Cinnamon Wild Yala Assistant Housekeeper Dilani Hewage has bagged the prestigious title of Best Assistant Housekeeper of Asia at the 2024 Asian Housekeeper Awards. 
The award ceremony took place as part of the sixth International Housekeepers Summit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Under the theme ‘Good to Great: Housekeeping Reimagined’, the event focused on enhancing cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation standards in the post-pandemic era. 
The award winners were chosen through a thorough evaluation process by a panel of industry experts. Nominees were assessed on their contributions to cleanliness, hygiene and operational efficiency, with a focus on innovation and excellence. The selection involved detailed submissions and interviews to ensure that the most deserving individuals and teams were honoured.

Hewage’s win highlights her exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, guest satisfaction and operational efficiency at Cinnamon Wild Yala. Her attention to detail, combined with her leadership skills and unwavering dedication, has earned her this well-deserved recognition on an international stage, Cinnamon Sri Lanka Resorts said in a statement announcing her win.

Commenting on her achievement, Cinnamon Wild Yala Resort Manager Lashanthan Gopalan stated, “Her dedication to maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness and her commitment to our guests have always set her apart. The recognition she has received at the Asian Housekeeper Awards is a true testament to her hard work and passion. This achievement not only honours Dilani but also reflects the exceptional quality of service that Cinnamon Wild Yala strives to provide.”
Sri Lanka Resorts Area Vice President Johan Aschan noted that Hewage’s recognition at the Asian Housekeeping Awards is a testament to the outstanding service and hospitality that Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is renowned for.