Nomination Deadline for South Asian Travel Awards 2025 Extended to April 15th

The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, the region’s most prestigious travel and hospitality awards, has extended its nomination deadline to April 15, 2025. This extension provides more time for hospitality and travel industry leaders across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and India to submit their nominations. Since its inception in 2016, SATA has been dedicated to honoring outstanding organizations and individuals in South Asia’s travel and tourism sector. With endorsements from 15 esteemed international and government agencies, SATA has established itself as a benchmark for excellence 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 edition in 2025, the awards ceremony is set to take place in Sri Lanka, bringing together top industry professionals, executives, and stakeholders. 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) With the nomination deadline now extended, properties and businesses still have the opportunity to be part of this prestigious recognition. Submissions can be made online via SATA’s official website. For more details, visit www.southasiantravelawards.com. SATA has been a platform recognizing excellence in South Asia’s travel and hospitality industry, awarding the best in categories ranging from Leading Beach Resort to Best New Hotel. The awards serve as a key networking hub for the region’s tourism stakeholders, fostering innovation and growth in the industry.