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 |
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Best Dives Private
Limited |
Leading Adventure /
Sports Tour Operator |
Maldives |
SILVER |
|
Ceylon Extreme Adventure
Pvt. Ltd. |
Leading Adventure /
Sports Tour Operator |
Sri Lanka |
GOLD |
|
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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 |
|
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SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI |
Leading All-inclusive
Resort |
Maldives |
GOLD |
|
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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 |
|
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|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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InterContinental Dhaka |
Leading Convention
Center |
Bangladesh |
SILVER |
|
Uday Palace Convention
Centre |
Leading Convention
Center |
India (South) |
GOLD |
|
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|
Maldives Holiday
Collections Pvt Ltd |
Leading Cruising Travel
agent |
Maldives |
SILVER |
|
Aitken Spence Travels |
Leading Cruising Travel
agent |
Sri Lanka |
GOLD |
|
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|
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|
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 |
|
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|
Dive Point Maldives |
Leading Dive Center /
Brand |
Maldives |
GOLD |
|
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Adaaran Select Meedhupparu |
Leading Dive Resort |
Maldives |
GOLD |
|
|
|
|
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|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
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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 |
|
|
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|
|
|
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 |
|
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|
|
|
|
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 |
|
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|
CROSSROADS Maldives |
Leading Yacht Marina
Hotel / Resort |
Maldives |
GOLD |
|
|
|
|
|
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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 |
|
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|
|
|
|
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 |
|
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|
|
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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 |
|
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Sri Lankan Airlines |
Leading Airline Class -
Business Class |
GOLD |
|
Sri Lankan Airlines |
Leading International
Airline - South Asia |
GOLD |
|
Leeli Lounge |
Leading Airport Lounge |
GOLD |
|
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MALDIVES |
LEADING BEACH
DESTINATION |
GOLD |
|
INDIA |
LEADING HERITAGE
DESTINATION |
GOLD |
|
NEPAL |
LEADING ADVENTURE
DESTINATION |
GOLD |
|
FACE OF SOUTH ASIA |
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|
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 |