2023 South Asian Travel Awards Celebrating Excellence in Bangalore, India

The 7th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023, held at the Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel in Brigade Gateway, India on October 9th and 10th, concluded successfully.

SATA is an annual event that pays tribute to excellence within the travel and tourism industry throughout South Asia. This year, the assessment sessions were conducted in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, featuring an international panel of judges.

Distinguished figures in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors from the Maldives and South Asia, including the esteemed Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, participated in the event.

During the event, Mr. Ismail Hameed, President of SATA, emphasized that the South Asian countries represented at SATA offer some of the world’s finest travel destinations. He expressed his gratitude to those who have contributed to the development and enhancement of luxury properties in the Maldives and the broader region, particularly recognizing the efforts of Mr. Janah from HRIM. The contributions made by industry pioneers from their respective nations have had a significant impact on the lives of people in their countries, with tourism now serving as a major source of revenue.

SATA has been endorsed by over 18 International and government agencies for its work to elevate tourism and hospitality in the region.

 

• Association of Professionals in Tourism (APT),

• Association of Tourism Trade Organizations, India (ATTOI),

• Association of Travel Agents (ATA),

• Colombo Chamber of Commerce (CCC),

• Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators (CATO),

• Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL),

• Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB),

• Kerala Hotel General Manager Club (KHGMC),

• National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM),

• Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO),

• Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC),

• Nepal Tourism Board (NTB),

• Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO),

• The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL),

• Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN)

• Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA),

• The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)

• Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI)

• Incredible India

 

The partners for SATA 2023 showcased their commitment to support the travel and tourism industry in South Asia. Gulf Craft, as the Platinum Partner. The Hawks Pvt Ltd and Velana International Airport were unveiled as the Gold Partners. Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives was the Insurance Partner. Assotech Realty and Bizspoke was the Silver Partners and Crowe Maldives was the Auditing Partner.

SATA Opportunity and Conversation event was supported by Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC), as a Destination Partner. Hospitality Partners from South Asia were; Maagiri Hotel, Maldives, Mandarina Colombo, Sri lanka, Hyatt Place Kathmandu, Nepal, The Westin Dhaka, Bangladesh and Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, India.

The SATA is one of the most prestigious awards in the travel and tourism industry in South Asia, with winners being selected by a panel of experts and industry professionals. The awards are given in variety of categories, including Best Domestic Destination, Best International Destination, Best Adventure Destination, and Best Emerging Destination.

SATA not only recognizes the achievements of the winners but also serves as a platform to showcase the latest trends and developments in the travel and tourism industry in South Asia. The event included networking opportunities that provide a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to share ideas and insights.

Overall, the South Asian Travel Awards play a crucial role in promoting the travel and tourism industry in South Asia and recognizing the contributions of the organizations that drive its success.

Winners of SATA 2023 are;

PROPERTY CATOGORY REGION GOLD / SILVER
Best Dives Private Limited Leading Adventure / Sports Tour Operator Maldives SILVER
Ceylon Extreme Adventure Pvt. Ltd. Leading Adventure / Sports Tour Operator Sri Lanka GOLD
Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden Leading Airport Hotel Bangladesh SILVER
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Leading Airport Hotel Nepal SILVER
Vivanta Colombo Airport Garden, Sri Lanka. Leading Airport Hotel Sri Lanka SILVER
Kochi Marriott Hotel Leading Airport Hotel India (South) GOLD
SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI Leading All-inclusive Resort Maldives GOLD
SAYEMAN BEACH RESORT Leading Beach Resort Bangladesh SILVER
ROCKHOLM AT THE LIGHTHOUSE BEACH, KOVALAM Leading Beach Resort India (South) SILVER
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa Leading Beach Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Amilla Maldives Resort & Residences Leading Beach Resort Maldives GOLD
HANSA – A Premium Residence Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort Bangladesh SILVER
Hotel The Kabo Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort India (North) SILVER
Isola Di Cocco By Citrine Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort India (South) SILVER
Reveries Maldives Leading Boutique Hotel Maldives SILVER
Cocogiri Island Resort Leading Boutique Resort Maldives SILVER
Hotel Heritage Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort Nepal SILVER
Taru Villas: The Long House Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka GOLD
Ramada encore by wyndham statue of unity Leading Budget Hotel India (North) SILVER
Mount Princess Hotel Leading Budget Hotel Nepal SILVER
ACCORD CHROME Leading Budget Hotel India (South) GOLD
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Leading Business Hotel Bangladesh SILVER
Hyatt Regency Delhi Leading Business Hotel India (North) SILVER
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Leading Business Hotel India (South) SILVER
Maagiri Hotel Leading Business Hotel Maldives SILVER
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Leading Business Hotel Nepal SILVER
Shangri-La Colombo Leading Business Hotel Sri Lanka GOLD
Kuku Grand Leading City Hotel Bhutan SILVER
Uday Suites Garden Hotel Leading City Hotel India (South) SILVER
Hotel Himalaya Leading City Hotel Nepal SILVER
Mandarina Colombo Leading City Hotel Sri Lanka GOLD
InterContinental Dhaka Leading Convention Center Bangladesh SILVER
Uday Palace Convention Centre Leading Convention Center India (South) GOLD
Maldives Holiday Collections Pvt Ltd Leading Cruising Travel agent Maldives SILVER
Aitken Spence Travels Leading Cruising Travel agent Sri Lanka GOLD
The Pema by Realm Leading Designer Hotel/Resort Bhutan SILVER
MOUNTAIN CLUB RESORT Leading Designer Hotel/Resort India (South) SILVER
Heritance Tea Factory Leading Designer Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Cocoon Maldives Leading Designer Hotel/Resort Maldives GOLD
Bizcon Holidays Leading Destination Promoter Bangladesh SILVER
KERALA ARTS AND CRAFTS VILLAGE Leading Destination Promoter India (South) SILVER
Rapid Adventures Leading Destination Promoter Sri Lanka GOLD
Dive Point Maldives Leading Dive Center / Brand Maldives GOLD
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Leading Dive Resort Maldives GOLD
Golden Tulip The Grand Mark-Dhaka Leading Eco-Friendly Resort Bangladesh SILVER
RKPO Green Resort (Gangtey) Leading Eco-Friendly Resort Bhutan SILVER
Harvest Fresh Farms Leading Eco-Friendly Resort India (South) SILVER
Summer Island Maldives Leading Eco-Friendly Resort Maldives SILVER
Heritance Kandalama Leading Eco-Friendly Resort Sri Lanka GOLD
The Westin Dhaka Leading F&B Hotel/Resort Bangladesh SILVER
Taj Palace, New Delhi Leading F&B Hotel/Resort India (North) SILVER
Hilton Chennai Leading F&B Hotel/Resort India (South) SILVER
LUX* South Ari Atoll Leading F&B Hotel/Resort Maldives SILVER
Hyatt Place Kathmandu Leading F&B Hotel/Resort Nepal SILVER
Cinnamon Grand Colombo Leading F&B Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka GOLD
Ocean Paradise Hotel & Resort Leading Family Resort Bangladesh SILVER
Rema resort Leading Family Resort Bhutan SILVER
Devi Ratn IHCL SeleQtions Leading Family Resort India (North) SILVER
MOUNTAIN CLUB RESORT Leading Family Resort India (South) SILVER
Dahlia Boutique Hotel Leading Family Resort Nepal SILVER
Shangri-La Hambantota Leading Family Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives Leading Family Resort Maldives GOLD
Accord Metropolitan Leading Fine Dining Outlet in Hotel/Resort India (South) SILVER
You & Me Maldives Leading Fine Dining Outlet in Hotel/Resort Maldives SILVER
Sea Pleasure Leading Floating Luxury Cruise/Safari Maldives GOLD
Ace Aviation Services Maldives Pvt Ltd Leading GSA Maldives GOLD
Hotel Agrabad Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort Bangladesh SILVER
Equator Village Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort Maldives SILVER
Hotel Heritage Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort Nepal SILVER
Fox Resorts Jaffna Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort India (North) GOLD
Adventure Resorts & Cruises Leading House Boat India (South) SILVER
Voyages Maldives Leading Liveaboard Brand Maldives GOLD
InterContinental Dhaka Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort Bangladesh SILVER
Taj Palace, New Delhi Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort India (North) SILVER
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort Maldives SILVER
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort Nepal SILVER
Heritance Negombo Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort India (South) GOLD
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort Bangladesh SILVER
Turyaa Chennai Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort India (South) SILVER
CROSSROADS Maldives Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort Maldives SILVER
View Hotel Siddhartha Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort Nepal SILVER
Taj Samudra Colombo Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Taj Palace, New Delhi Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort India (North) GOLD
The Palace Luxury Resort Leading Palace Hotel Bangladesh SILVER
RAMBAGH PALACE Leading Palace Hotel India (North) GOLD
Voyages Maldives Leading PSA Maldives GOLD
Aitken Spence Hotels Leading Resort / Hotel Brand Maldives GOLD
Momo Inn Park & Resort Leading Riverfront Hotel/Resort Bangladesh SILVER
The World Backwaters Leading Riverfront Hotel/Resort India (South) SILVER
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy Leading Riverfront Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Meghauli Serai, A TAJ Safari Leading Riverfront Hotel/Resort Nepal GOLD
AVIA MALDIVES PVT LTD Leading Supervision Agent (General Aviation Service) Maldives SILVER
CONTINUUM AVIATION Leading Supervision Agent (General Aviation Service) India (North) GOLD
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Leading Surf Hotel/Resort Maldives GOLD
Trans Maldivian Airways Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Air) Maldives GOLD
CASONS RENT A CAR Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Land/Sea) Sri Lanka SILVER
Bangladesh Tour Group – BTG Leading Travel Agent – Inbound Bangladesh SILVER
Far Horizon Tours Leading Travel Agent – Inbound India (North) SILVER
Capital Travel Maldives Leading Travel Agent – Inbound Maldives SILVER
Aitken Spence Travels Leading Travel Agent – Inbound Sri Lanka GOLD
INNOGLOBE TRAVEL & TOURS LTD. Leading Travel Agent – Outbound Bangladesh SILVER
Smitten Holidays & Travels Leading Travel Agent – Outbound India (South) SILVER
DT Travels Leading Travel Agent – Outbound Sri Lanka SILVER
Ace Travels Maldives Pvt Ltd Leading Travel Agent – Outbound Maldives GOLD
Taj Lakefront, Bhopal Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort India (North) SILVER
CROSSROADS Maldives Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort Maldives SILVER
Hotel Mechi Crown Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort Nepal SILVER
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort India (South) GOLD
Rema resort Leading Wellness and Spa Resort Bhutan SILVER
THE NATTIKA BEACH AYURVEDA RESORT Leading Wellness and Spa Resort India (South) SILVER
The Terraces Resort and Spa Leading Wellness and Spa Resort Nepal SILVER
Heritance Ayurveda Leading Wellness and Spa Resort Sri Lanka GOLD
Vanya Holiday Resort, By Citrine Leading Wildlife Lodge, Tented camp India (South) SILVER
Cinnamon Wild Yala Leading Wildlife Lodge, Tented camp Sri Lanka GOLD
CROSSROADS Maldives Leading Yacht Marina Hotel / Resort Maldives GOLD
Kumarakom Lake Resort Most Romantic Resort India (South) SILVER
You & Me Maldives Most Romantic Resort Maldives SILVER
Himalaya Drishya Resort Most Romantic Resort Nepal SILVER
The Theva Residency Most Romantic Resort Sri Lanka SILVER
Taj Lake Palace , Udaipur Most Romantic Resort India (North) GOLD
Platinum Grand By SHELTECH Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme Bangladesh SILVER
Dusit Thani Maldives Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme Maldives SILVER
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme Nepal SILVER
Royal Palms Beach Hotel, Kalutara Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme Sri Lanka GOLD
MR. ASHWANI NAYAR South Asia’s Best GM Bangladesh GOLD
MR. SHIBIL MALIK South Asia’s Best GM India (South) GOLD
MR.BINNYSEBASTIAN South Asia’s Best GM Nepal GOLD
MR. REFHAN RAZEEN South Asia’s Best GM Sri Lanka GOLD
Grand Sylhet Hotel & Resort South Asia’s Best New Hotel / Resort Bangladesh SILVER
Taj Amer South Asia’s Best New Hotel / Resort India (North) SILVER
Indimasi Healing Village by Citrine South Asia’s Best New Hotel / Resort India (South) SILVER
Taru Villas: Maia South Asia’s Best New Hotel / Resort Sri Lanka GOLD

 

VISITORS CHOICE
Sri Lankan Airlines Leading Airline Class – Business Class GOLD
Sri Lankan Airlines Leading International Airline – South Asia GOLD
Leeli Lounge Leading Airport Lounge GOLD
MALDIVES LEADING BEACH DESTINATION GOLD
INDIA LEADING HERITAGE DESTINATION GOLD
NEPAL LEADING ADVENTURE DESTINATION GOLD

 

FACE OF SOUTH ASIA
Tourism Faces of South Asia HAKIM ALI BANGLADESH COIN
Tourism Faces of South Asia MOHAMED ALI JANAH MALDIVES COIN
Tourism Faces of South Asia RAJEEV KOHLI INDIA COIN
Tourism Faces of South Asia M U UMAR MANIK MALDIVES COIN

(Total Awards: 92 SATA 2023 – REGIONAL AWARDS – SILVER WINNERS, 43 SATA 2023 – GOLD AWARDS – SOUTH ASIA’S LEADING WINNERS, 6 VISITORS CHOICE AWARDS, TOTAL 142 AWARDS & 4 GOLD COINS)

 

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