The prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, has officially opened nominations. Since its inception in 2016, SATA has been dedicated to celebrating excellence across the region’s travel and hospitality sector, honoring outstanding organizations and individuals in a diverse range of categories from Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and India.
SATA has consistently raised the benchmark for travel and tourism accolades in South Asia. Over the years, it has garnered endorsements from 15 esteemed international and government agencies, further solidifying its credibility and impact in the industry. These endorsing organizations include:
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)
Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA)
Marking its 9th year this 2025, SATA has been announced to be held at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Previous editions of the awards have been hosted at distinguished venues, including:
Aloft Kathmandu Thamel / The Malla Hotel, Kathmandu (2024)
Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway (2023)
Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, Maldives (2022)
SATA Virtual (2020)
Amari Galle, Sri Lanka (2019)
Taj Palace, India (2018)
Equator Village, Maldives (2017)
Mount Lavinia Hotel, Sri Lanka (2016)
Each year, a panel of expert judges and industry professionals select winners in a variety of categories, including South Asia’s Best New Hotel, Leading Riverfront Hotel, Leading Palace Hotel, Leading Designer Hotel, etc.
The grand awards ceremony is a highlight on the South Asian travel and tourism calendar, attended by top executives, industry professionals, and travel enthusiasts from across the region.
Beyond awarding excellence, SATA serves as a networking hub, offering invaluable opportunities for industry stakeholders to connect, share insights, and explore emerging trends in travel and tourism.
Nominations for SATA 2025 are now open, and interested properties can submit their entries online via https://www.southasiantravelawards.com/nominationCreate
The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2025.