SATA 2026 Evaluations Kick Off in Sri Lanka for Landmark 10th Edition

The prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has officially commenced its evaluation process for 2026. Jury members have arrived in Colombo to begin assessing the outstanding hospitality and travel nominees representing Sri Lanka.


As SATA celebrates its landmark 10th anniversary, the competition is fiercer than ever, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and excellence of South Asia's tourism sector.


Evaluation Schedule & Roadmap

The panel of industry experts will be rigorously reviewing nominees across various categories, following a strict regional roadmap:

* June 5th – 10th, 2026: Sri Lanka Evaluations (Colombo)

* Next Stop: Bengaluru, India, for the next round of regional assessments.

* The Grand Finale: The highly anticipated 10th Edition Gala will take place in the Maldives in early October 2026.