One of Sri Lanka’s leading luxury boutique hotel, W15 Hanthana Estate, was welcomed into the Condé Nast Johansens family, and was awarded ‘Best New or Newly Renovated Hotel.’ Condé Nast Johansens com[1]prises a global collection of independent luxury hotels and this highly award nomination once again emphasizes W15 Hanthana’s commitment to excellence in Sri Lanka’s tour[1]ism sector. Despite being a new addition to the nation’s ever increasing boutique hotel col[1]lection, W15 Hanthana is the only hotel nominated in this category from Sri Lanka and has beaten the odds to become the winner against a property in the Maldives. The category covered all hotels in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania and the Indian Ocean. “We are thrilled that our commitment to style and qual[1]ity has been recognized by this leading brand, and our custom[1]ers – for whom we exist. This has encouraged the team to keep innovating and striving for excellence,” expressed Isabel Jamaldeen, Managing Director, W15 Sri Lanka. This type of international recognition by Condé Nast Johansens is also a nod towards Sri Lankan tour[1]ism, despite current challenges in global travel. W15 Hanthana continues to support and ac[1]tively promote Sri Lanka on the global tourism map, highlight[1]ing W15 Sri Lanka’s long-term commitment and belief in the nation’s tourist sector. Condé Nast Johansens hand[1]pick their enviable list of hotels through local experts in the field of travel and their recom[1]mendations come with the promise of an ‘exceptional experience.’ Recognized inter[1]nationally as a trusted travel reference firm, Condé Nast Johansens boasts 38 years of experience in inspecting hotels and adding to their collection of recommended luxury proper[1]ties. Their world-renowned Awards for Excellence are a trusted mark of quality recog[1]nized by consumers and travel professionals alike. W15 Hanthana is a newly renovated luxury estate bunga[1]low, nestled cozily in the foot hills of Hanthana, close to Kandy. With panoramic views and extensive gardens, this beautifully restored bungalow captures the warmth of colo[1]nial charm and Sri Lanka’s is[1]land spirit in its impeccable butler service and delectable culinary delights. The W15 Hanthana team focus on a special brand of nuanced travel with finely curated expe[1]riences for every guest