SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL AWARDS 2023 CONCLUDED SUCCESSFULLY

SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL AWARDS 2023 CONCLUDED SUCCESSFULLY

The 7th edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023 held at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, India on October 09 – 10th has been successfully concluded.

 

SATA is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the travel and tourism industry across South Asia. This year, the evaluation sessions were conducted in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, with a panel of international jury members.

 

Honorable Minister of Tourism, Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom along with other travel, tourism and hospitality stakeholders and entrepreneurs from Maldives and South Asia participated in the event.

 

Speaking at the event, President of SATA, Mr. Ismail Hameed stated that “South Asian countries represented in SATA have the best to offer in the world. Each of you have made South Asian countries into desire destinations in travel industry and acknowledge particularly Mr. Janah of HRIM from Maldives who has contributed for the development and bringing up luxury properties to Maldives and the region. Contributions from industry pioneers from respective nations has made a huge difference for the lives of people in our countries and tourism today is a big revenue source for the people”.

 

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)

Supported By: 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

Best Promotion Campaign

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