South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has announced an extension of the voting period for its 2024 edition, giving travelers and stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry more time to vote for their best entries. Voting will now end on July 31, 2024.

SATA is a prestigious annual event that recognizes and rewards the best tourism products and services in the South Asian region. It covers a wide range of categories, including hotels and resorts, airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, and destinations. The awards aim to promote excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the travel industry and to raise the profile of South Asia as a tourist destination.

This year SATA has received over 1000 nominations for over 40 categories from the region. Hotels and Hospitality service providers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka compete in the annual South Asian Travel Awards, the most prestigious hospitality service recognition award in the region. 

To cast your vote, visit:  https://www.southasiantravelawards.com/vote

SATA has been endorsed by over 15 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),

Now in its 8th year, the South Asian Travel Awards continues to establish the benchmark for excellence in the region's tourism sector. These awards not only celebrate the achievements of nominees but also encourage the industry to pursue higher standards of service and sustainability.