The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is pleased to announce the Jury Panel for its landmark 10th Edition, bringing together respected leaders from across the South Asian tourism, hospitality, culinary, and heritage sectors.
The SATA 2026 Jury Panel includes:
- Ms. Mariyam Noordeen – Founder, Chefs Guild of Maldives
- Dr. Mohamed Shareef – Managing Engineer, INSA Pvt Ltd / Former Vice Chancellor, Maldives National University
- Dr. Sachin Bansal – Chief Revivalist®, SOCH Foundation / Founder, India City Walks
- Mr. Akhtaruz Zaman Khan Kabir – Former CEO, Bangladesh Tourism Board
- Ms. Dinushka Chandrasena – Editor, Travel Talk Asia / Industry PR & Tourism Consultant
- Mr. Ishaan Koul – Head of Business Development, Align Hotels & Resorts / Director, Naaz Hotels
- Mr. Tek Bahadur Mahat – Chief Executive Officer, Hotel Association Nepal
- Mr. Kuenzang Thinley – Vice Chairman, Hotels & Restaurants Association of Bhutan
The panel brings together extensive regional expertise to ensure a fair, credible, and insightful evaluation process for SATA 2026, reinforcing the awards’ commitment to excellence across South Asia’s tourism and hospitality industry.