Media Release
Vienna, Aug 28: Aldovia Resort & Convention, Swiss Town, Bengaluru, has received prestigious international recognition from the World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB), Houston, Texas, in the United States of America, at The Bizz Awards 2026, held at the InterContinental Wien, Vienna, Austria, on August 25.
The international event brought together leading business establishments and industrial houses from several countries, with 33 awards presented across various categories. Aldovia Resort & Convention was selected following the recommendation of WORLDCOB's evaluation committee, recognising its standards of business excellence, leadership, and hospitality based on OTA and review aggregators’ statistics.
Among the principal honours, Aldovia Resort & Convention was conferred the "World Business Leader" award, recognising the organisation for consistently demonstrating business excellence. It was also conferred the "Recognition of Inspirational Company", upon the recommendation of WORLDCOB's evaluation committee.
The Vienna recognition also extended to members of Aldovia's leadership team. Nigel Rufus Colaco was honoured as a "World Leader Businessperson" for consistently demonstrating business excellence, while Randal Shawn Colaco received the "Excellence in Business Leadership" recognition. Balaji Mukunda received the "Excellence in Business Management" award for his consistently demonstrated business excellence management.
The honours assume special significance as the Aldovia brand enters a new chapter in its hospitality journey. Formerly known for two decades as Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa, the landmark property has evolved into Aldovia Resort & Convention, carrying forward the vision of its property owner and founder, Dr Ronald Colaco. The change of brand was opted following the acquisition of the Clarks Exotica brand in Delhi, Jaipur, and other states by the Tata Group, as Dr Ronald Colaco wanted to retain the property and hotel ownership under the new brand Aldovia Resort & Convention.
A pioneer in integrated township development and hospitality, Dr Colaco has played a leading role in developing landmark international standard projects including Hollywood Town, Swiss Town, Oval Reef, Serene Gardens, and Parkland View. His vision for Aldovia is founded on the belief that true luxury extends beyond physical excellence to grace, warmth, emotion, and meaningful human experiences.
Spread across 70 acres near Kempegowda International Airport, within a self-developed township in an approximately 300-acre property offering three swimming pools and various indoor and outdoor sports facilities, Aldovia combines luxury hospitality, large-scale conventions, weddings, corporate gatherings, leisure, wellness, and recreation. Aldovia Resort & Convention offers a total of 11 indoor banquet halls, of which the flagship Ocean Convention Centre happens to be the largest indoor convention centre attached to a five-star hotel in South India. It also offers multiple event venues, one Oasis-formal bar, three separate restaurants—multi-cuisine Ambrosia, pan-Asian Shogun, and Mediterranean grills Ember—and one café, Mirage. Besides a health and wellness spa offering Ayurvedic therapies, aromatherapy, and modern wellness practices, its extensive landscaped grounds and recreational facilities have established the destination as a significant hospitality and convention venue in Bengaluru.
The 2026 recognition adds to the property's longstanding association with WORLDCOB honours. The organisation had earlier received recognition at The Bizz Awards in Muscat, Oman, in 2015, and at The Bizz 2017 Peak of Success Awards in Dubai, UAE, including recognition as an inspirational company.
For Dr Ronald Colaco, the recognition represents more than business achievement. Over more than three and a half decades, his professional journey has been accompanied by extensive philanthropic and social initiatives across numerous sectors, including contributions towards education, healthcare, public infrastructure, and community welfare.
The latest international honours reinforce Aldovia's new identity and its commitment to building an Indian hospitality brand distinguished by excellence, purpose, and gracious service.
"This international recognition is not merely an award for business success; it is a recognition of the people, values, and purpose behind Aldovia. Our endeavour is to create a destination where excellence is expected, hospitality comes from the heart, and every guest carries back an experience of genuine warmth and grace," the management stated reiterating, "Aldovia is where grace finds you."