South Asia’s most anticipated tourism and hospitality recognition
award has opened nomination for the year 2023.
The awards which were launched in 2016 recognize the best of South
Asia’s hospitality and travel industry. The prestigious annual event honors
stellar organizations and individuals in a wide array of categories.
SATA opened the nominations with revamped categories for properties
and brands to compete, in addition to Visitors Choice Awards and Special
Recognition Awards.
SATA has been endorsed by over 15 International and government
agencies for its work to elevate tourism and hospitality in the region.
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Association
of Professionals in Tourism (APT),
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Association
of Tourism Trade Organizations, India (ATTOI),
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Association
of Travel Agents (ATA),
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Colombo
Chamber of Commerce (CCC),
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Confederation
of Accredited Tour Operators (CATO),
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Federation
of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL),
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Hotel and
Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB),
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Kerala
Hotel General Manager Club (KHGMC),
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National
Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM),
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Maldives
Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO),
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Maldives
Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC),
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Nepal
Tourism Board (NTB),
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Sri Lanka
Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO),
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The Hotels
Association of Sri Lanka (THASL),
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Bangladesh
International Hotel Association (BIHA),
This year SATA celebrates its 7th year in recognizing the region’s
Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Industries. The previous editions being held
at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, Maldives (2022), SATA Virtual (2020), Amari
Galle, Sri Lanka (2019), Taj Mahal Palace, India (2018), Equator Village,
Maldives (2017) and Mount Lavinia Hotel, Sri Lanka (2016).
The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is an annual event that recognizes
and celebrates the best in the travel and tourism industry in South Asia. The
awards ceremony recognizes the achievements of hotels, airlines, destinations,
and other organizations that contribute to the growth and success of the travel
and tourism industry in the region.
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 a variety of
categories, including Best Domestic Destination, Best International
Destination, Best Adventure Destination, and Best Emerging Destination.
In recent years, the SATA has become increasingly competitive, with
more and more organizations vying for coveted awards. The ceremony is attended
by top industry professionals and travel enthusiasts, making it a major event
in the South Asian travel and tourism calendar.
The 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 includes a series of
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.
Properties can now nominate online via
www.southasiantravelawards.com until 10th April 2023.