Resplendent Ceylon properties earn 2025 Michelin Keys
Daily FT: The 2025 Michelin Key distinctions, recognising the world’s leading hotels for exceptional hospitality, have been announced, with all three properties under Sri Lanka’s Resplendent Ceylon earning recognition in the South Asia region.
Ceylon Tea Trails received the highest distinction with three Michelin Keys, Wild Coast Tented Lodge was awarded two Keys, and Cape Weligama secured one Key, underscoring the group’s consistent performance in luxury hospitality.
Ceylon Tea Trails stands out as the only property in Sri Lanka to be awarded the prestigious three Michelin Keys.
Resplendent Ceylon Chairman Malik J. Fernando said: “We are honoured to see all three of our resorts recognised by the Michelin Key distinctions. To have Ceylon Tea Trails as the only Sri Lankan property with three Keys is a proud moment, underscoring our belief in offering extraordinary, authentic experiences that showcase the very best of Sri Lanka.”
“These accolades are a testament to the passion and dedication of our teams, and to our ongoing mission of elevating the island’s standing as a world-class luxury destination,” he added.
The Michelin Key distinctions were unveiled in Paris recently at the inaugural global awards ceremony. It was introduced in 2023 as the hotel world’s equivalent of the Michelin Star and highlights the very best stays worldwide.
Keys are awarded to hotels excelling across five universal criteria: architecture and interior design; service quality; personality and character; value for money; and contribution to the local environment.
The recognition spans all types of lodging, from boutique city hotels and heritage castles to ryokans, luxury tents, and remote retreats. While some Key properties may also host Michelin-Starred restaurants, the awards are determined independently, ensuring each Key reflects the highest standards of lodging excellence.
The rare Three Michelin Keys signify an extraordinary stay, the highest benchmark in global hospitality where design, comfort, and service converge to create an experience that lingers in memory long after departure.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s leisure and hospitality sector has gained much international recognition as the country’s tourism industry is on a steady growth path. The steadily increasing foreign travelers to the country including business travelers as well as tourists have resulted in the expansion of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and thereby resulted in an expansion of business/investment opportunities in the industry and related sectors. With Sri Lanka being identified as a must visit tourist destination and the local tourism authorities introducing more tourism concepts to attract more foreign tourists to the country, the opportunities presented by the tourism industry and related sectors present many lucrative ventures. Most of the expanding business/investment opportunities in the tourism industry are seen in the leisure and hospitality sector. The increasing business potential in the sector is evident by the interest shown by international leisure and hospitality brands to enter Sri Lanka. Given all these factors, foreign businesses/investors could confidently explore the many business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and related sectors.
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