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Awards & Press

Awards & Press

Recognized for Water Sports, Sustainability & Sri Lankan Hospitality

For over 15 years, De Silva Windresort has grown from a passionate Kalpitiya water sports base into one of Sri Lanka's most recognized lagoon-side resorts. Along the journey, we have been honoured for our commitment to professional water sports, sustainability, community, and authentic hospitality.

2018 & 2024

Sri Lanka Tourism Award Winner

Best Water Sports Centre in Sri Lanka — recognized for safe instruction, professional operations, and consistent quality.
2022

Sustainability Champions Award

Recognized for eco practices, community care, and responsible tourism rooted in Kalpitiya's lagoon environment.
15+ Years

Trusted Name in Kalpitiya

A proven reputation in lagoon-side stays, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling, and Sri Lankan hospitality.
Tourism Awards

Award-Winning Water Sports in Sri Lanka

De Silva Windresort has been recognized twice by Sri Lanka Tourism as the Best Water Sports Centre — first in 2018 and again in 2024. This recognition reflects our long-term dedication to safe instruction, professional water sports operations, quality equipment, experienced local and international teams, and the unique wind conditions of Kalpitiya Lagoon.
2018 Sri Lanka Tourism Award Winner, Best Water Sports Centre
2022 Sustainability Champions Award
2024 Sri Lanka Tourism Award Winner, Best Water Sports Centre
Tourism recognition and hospitality excellence

Tourism recognition and hospitality excellence

Award ceremony highlights

Award ceremony highlights

Water sports leadership in Kalpitiya

Water sports leadership in Kalpitiya

Sustainability Award

Recognized for Responsible Tourism

In 2022, De Silva was honoured with the Sustainability Champions Award. This recognition celebrates our ongoing work in eco-conscious hospitality, including garden-to-plate food, reusable glass bottles, local suppliers, mangrove planting, beach cleanups, and community support.
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Press & Media

Featured in Local & International Media

Over the years, De Silva Windresort has been featured and recognized by local and international media for our unique location, water sports culture, resort lifestyle, and role in making Kalpitiya one of Sri Lanka's most exciting destinations for wind, lagoon, and adventure travel.
International media coverage

International media coverage

Local press features

Local press features

Tourism recognition and lifestyle stories

Tourism recognition and lifestyle stories

Guest Trust

Why Recognition Matters to Our Guests

Awards are not only about trophies or certificates. For our guests, they represent trust. They show that De Silva Windresort has been consistently recognized for safety, professionalism, sustainability, and guest experience. Whether you are coming to learn kitesurfing, enjoy a family holiday, join a retreat, or experience Kalpitiya's lagoon lifestyle, you are choosing a place with a proven story.

Trusted Water Sports Centre

Recognized nationally for delivering safe, structured, and high-quality water sports experiences.

Experienced Team

Built over years of coaching, operations, and local knowledge of Kalpitiya's lagoon conditions.

Responsible Tourism

Sustainability recognition confirms our long-term commitment to people, place, and practical action.

Authentic Kalpitiya Hospitality

Guests enjoy a genuine Sri Lankan welcome grounded in community, warmth, and consistency.

Be Part of the De Silva Story

Our journey continues with every guest, every rider, every local partnership, and every step we take to protect Kalpitiya. We are proud of the recognition we have received, but even more proud of the people and community behind it.
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