Maldives TV Signs as a Media Partner of SATA 2018


Maldives
PUBLISHED September 08, 2018

Maldives TV, managed by Public Service Media (PSM), has signed as the media partner of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2018.

The agreement was signed by Deputy Managing Director of PSM Mohamed Mr.Ikram Abdul Latheef and Director, Communications of SATA Mr. Mohamed Shamin Ali at a signing ceremony held at PSM TV Building.

Speaking at the press conference which was held after the signing ceremony with the SATA team and their Maldives Partners, Mr. Ikram highlighted Maldives TV was a brand created by PSM to advertise the Maldives as a tourist destination, especially in the international market. Mr. Ikram pledged to make SATA a popular event by utilising all the resources available from Maldives TV and other channels and brands managed by PSM. 

Mr. Shamin noted SATA is the most prestigious event held for the hospitality sector in the region. He further said the annual nominations increasing from 250 to 500, within a period of 5 years show the popularity of the event in the region. 

The event was concluded with SATA Team thanking all the sponsors, partners and the media colleagues for their continued support.



UAG Marketing of Sri Lanka and Asian Geographic has signed up with SATA earlier as Silver Partners.

Mookai Hotel from the Maldives, Ramada Colombo from Sri Lanka, The Chancery Pavilion and Udman Hotels & Resorts by Ferns N Petals from India, Hotel Mulberry from Nepal, and Zhiwa Ling Heritage from Bhutan serve as Hospitality Partners of SATA 2018.

Travel World Online, Tourism Mail, Yambhu times, Maldives Insider, The Island Chief, MV Hotels Online, Floating Asia and Maldives TV have been appointed as Media Partners.

The prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA 2018) will take place in the iconic property, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai from 14th - 15th September 2018.

The Taj Mahal Palace opened in Mumbai, then Bombay, in 1903, giving birth to the countrys first harbour landmark. The flagship hotel of Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces overlooks the majestic Gateway of India. This legendary luxury hotel has played host to kings, dignitaries and eminent personalities from across the globe, and is acknowledged as a world leader in hospitality. Each of the rooms 550 rooms & suites between the palace and tower wing is a striking blend of nostalgic elegance, rich history and modern facilities.

Launched in 2016 by Maldives based event management company Highrise, SATA has been the most prestigious award for travel and tourism stakeholders in the South Asia region. The brand is the first of its kind with affiliations from regional associations ensuring the process to be done within a smooth and having a transparent procedure. 

The regional recognition brand , SATA is currently endorsed by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry in Sri Lanka (FCCISL), Colombo Chamber of Commerce (CCC), Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC), Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators (India), Association of Travel Agents (ATA) Maldives, Association of Travel & Tour Operators India ( ATTOI), Association of Professionals in Tourism (APT, India), Kerala Hotel General Managers Club (KHGMC), Nepal Tourism Board ( NTB), Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM), India Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and Hotel & Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB)

Highrise was formed in 2007 as a graphic design and event management company and quickly expanded into a full-fledged marketing firm operating from Male', Maldives & Colombo, Sri Lanka. Highrise offers comprehensive solutions and holistic approaches to challenges, which have made a significant difference to many well-established organisations.
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