South Asian Travel Awards

Best Promotion Campaign

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Achieved measurable results supported by data or metrics
Campaign executed within the eligibility period (July 2025 - July 2026)
Demonstrated creativity, originality, and innovation in concept, design, or execution
Used well-planned multichannel or integrated marketing approach

Leading Adventure/Sports Tour Operator

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Hiking
Kayaking
Qualified guides and high-quality equipment
Rafting
Safaris
Scubadiving
Skydiving
Support environmental conservation and local community engagement

Leading Airport Hotel

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Guest amenities and business facilities designed to meet the needs of air travelers.
Located within close proximity to an airport.
Offers meet and greet service at the airport.
Provides convenient transfer options such as dedicated shuttle services.

Leading All-inclusive Hotel/Resort

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All-inclusive packages covering accommodation, dining, activities, and entertainment.
Promotes sustainable operations, and well-trained staff.
Provides diverse experiences, including wellness, family-friendly, and cultural activities.

Leading Beach Hotel/Resort

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Ensuring easy guest access to beach and high standards of cleanliness.
Located directly on or adjacent to a well-maintained beach.
Offers diverse beachfront experiences - water activities, dining, and entertainment.
Safety and quality measures are set in place.
Supported by sustainable beach management and community engagement initiatives.

Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort

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Establishment with a room inventory of 20 rooms or fewer.
Personalized guest services
Showcases a distinctive design
Unique experiences that reflect its boutique identity.

Leading Budget Hotel

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Affordable accommodation - with comfort, cleanliness, and essential guest services.
Affordable dining options
Strategic location near transport/attractions
Value-for-money offerings, safety standards, and accessibility.

Leading Business Hotel

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Caters specifically to business travelers.
Conference rooms
Convenient location with tailored amenities, and professional services.
Meeting spaces
Reliable high-speed connectivity

Leading City Hotel (40 Rooms above)

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Easy access to business districts
Easy access to major city attractions
Easy access to transport hubs
Hotel must have 40 or above rooms
Offers a range of dining options
Offers concierge service

Leading City Hotel (40 Rooms below)

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Access to business districts
Access to major city attractions
Access to transport hubs
Business facilities suited to urban travelers
Concierge service
Dining options

Leading Convention Center

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Capacity and technological infrastructure
Convention center offers versatile spaces and facilities
Customization options to meet organizers’ needs.
Host a wide range of events (weddings/corporate events)
Provides event support in planning

Leading Cruise Travel Agent

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Efficient booking processes
Exclusive offers or perks
Knowledgeable staff
Offering tailored itineraries across various cruise types and destinations

Leading Designer Hotel/Resort

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Applies sustainable and eco-friendly materials and practices
Integrates local culture, heritage, and art into its design
Reflects creativity, functionality, and artistic influence
Showcases innovative architectural and interior design

Leading Dive Center/Brand

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Adheres to strict safety protocols
Engages in environmental conservation and community initiatives
High-quality and well-maintained equipment
Offers a diverse range of dive sites and packages
Provides training and certification programs for divers of all levels
Qualified instructors

Leading Dive Hotel/Resort

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Comprehensive dive packages
Easy access to diverse dive sites
Implements strict safety protocols for all diving activities
Maintains high-quality accommodations
Qualified guides and instructors

Leading Eco-Friendly Hotel/Resort

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Biodiversity conservation
Energy and water conservation
Engages employees and the local community in sustainability programs
Green certifications
Sustainable sourcing
Waste management initiatives to minimize environmental impact.

Leading F&B Hotel/Resort

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Culinary excellence through creative, diverse, and high-quality culinary experiences
Led by a highly skilled culinary team
Locally sourced, sustainable ingredients
Maintains strict food safety and hygiene standards
Offers multi-cuisine dining options (outlets)

Leading Family Hotel/Resort

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Babysitting services
Ensures safety ަand convenience
Entertainment, and educational programs suitable for all ages
Range of family-friendly activities
Spacious rooms

Leading Fine Dining Outlet in Hotel/Resort

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Beverage pairings
Culinary creativity and excellence, led by a skilled and experienced culinary team
Curated culinary events
Exceptional ambiance
High-quality ingredients
Offers variety for diverse dietary preferences
Quality service

Leading General Sales Agent (GSA)

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Comprehensive product/service expertise.
Effective distribution networks
Innovative marketing strategies and partnerships
Strong market knowledge

Leading Guest House/Tourist Inn

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High standards of cleanliness
Safety, and security with trained staff
Thoughtful facilities, amenities, and thematic or culturally inspired design
Well-maintained accommodations

Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort

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Engages with the community and promotes cultural preservation
Restoration and Conservation
Showcases historical and architectural heritage
Unique cultural experiences, events, and workshops that highlight local traditions, arts, and cuisine

Leading Hill Resort/Hotel

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Cultural experiences that leverage the hill environment.
Diverse outdoor activities
Offers panoramic views and a serene natural ambiance
Situated in a scenic hillside location
Wellness programs

Leading Hospitality Development Company

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Economic impact
Innovation in design and development
Integrating local culture, architecture, and sustainable building practices
Partnerships with global hospitality brands
Projects: Hotels, Resorts and Branded residences
Social responsibility programs

Leading Liveaboard

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Comfortable accommodations and culinary services
Customized packages
Offers access to diverse and high-quality dive sites
Strict safety protocols for all diving activities
Supported by experienced dive guides
Well-maintained diving equipment

Leading Liveaboard Brand

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Access to diverse dive destinations
Engages in sustainability
Expertise in operating liveaboards
High-quality accommodations, dining, and services
Professional dive guides and well-maintained equipment

Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort

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Attentive staff, 24/7 concierge, and dedicated butlers
In-room dining and gourmet restaurants
Pools and Fitness Centers
Spacious, stylishly designed rooms with premium furnishings
Superior Bathrooms with exclusive amenities
World-class wellness and spa facilities

Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort

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Comfortable accommodations and quality catering
Cutting-edge technology
Ensures accessibility, innovative technology integration, and operational excellence
Integrated event support services
Networking opportunities tailored for event attendees
Offers state-of-the-art meeting, versatile spaces and event facilities

Leading Palace Hotel

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Grand event spaces
Initiatives for heritage preservation
Landscaped gardens
Offers luxurious accommodations and elegant furnishings
Preserves and showcases historical and architectural heritage
Provides royal-inspired personalized services, fine dining, cultural immersion, and wellness experiences

Leading Passenger Sales Agent (PSA)

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Adherence to safety protocols for a smooth travel experience
Efficient passenger handling
Flight coordination
Lounges options
Support for travelers with special needs

Leading Resort/Hotel Brand

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A clear and unique identity
Community initiatives and strategic partnerships
Consistent quality across all properties
Employee training programs
Engages in social responsibility
High standards in accommodations, service, and dining
Sustainability initiatives
Technology integration

Leading Riverfront Hotel/Resort

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A serene natural ambiance
Cultural immersion programs
Located at a scenic riverfront location
Provides a range of river-related activities
Riverfront conservation initiatives
Riverfront dining
Riverfront spa and wellness experiences
Waterfront accommodations and river views

Leading Supervision Agent (General Aviation Service)

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Advanced technology integration
Aircraft supervision
Crew assistance to guarantee smooth and safe aviation operations
Flight planning support
Ground handling services
Maintenance oversight

Leading Surf Hotel/Resort

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Diverse wave options
Expert guides to ensure a high-quality surfing experience for all skill levels
Organizes surf events or competitions to promote surfing culture
Surf packages
Surfing facilities
Surfing lessons
Well-maintained surfboards

Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Air)

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Accessibility for all passengers
High-quality and well-maintained fleet
Reliable in-flight services
Reliable punctuality across its route network
Strict safety standards

Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Land/Sea)

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Enhances tourist mobility by improving access to key attractions, resorts, or transport hubs
Maintains clear safety procedures, trained staff, and consistent service standards.
Operates licensed, well-maintained land or sea transport services

Leading Travel Agent - Inbound

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Delivers customized itineraries tailored to diverse traveler interests.
Ensures seamless travel experiences with high-quality services
Maintains strong local partnerships
Multilingual support

Leading Travel Agent - Outbound

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Delivers tailored outbound travel packages catering to diverse traveler interests and budgets
Ensures smooth logistics and seamless travel experiences for clients
Maintains exclusive international partnerships
Offers travel insurance
Provides multilingual support

Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort

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Customizable packages
Décor options
Entertainment arrangements
Exceptional catering
Expert planning services
Gourmet menus
Offers elegant and versatile wedding venues
Seamless event coordination
Themed setups

Leading Wellness and Spa Brand

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Expertly trained therapists integrating physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
Personalized programs
Serene environment with facility design and tranquil ambience
Signature treatments
Use of natural products

Leading Wellness and Spa Hotel/Resort

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Combines traditional healing techniques
Expert-led retreats promoting holistic well-being
Personalized consultations
Signature spa treatments
Wellness programs for guests
Wellness-focused cuisine
World-class spa and fitness amenities

Leading Wildlife Lodge, Tented Camp

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Accommodations combine rustic charm and modern comfort
Guided safaris
Habitat preservation
Local partnerships
Offers immersive wildlife experiences
Photography tours
Strong commitment to conservation and community engagement
Tented or lodge-style settings designed to blend seamlessly with the environment

Most Romantic Resort

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Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme

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Climate resilience efforts
Community empowerment initiatives
Impactful initiatives in education
Implements effective environmental and sustainability programs
Livelihood improvement and healthcare
Strong commitment to community development
Waste management

Outstanding Chef

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Adapt to meet guest expectations and preferences.
Ensures smooth operations in high-pressure enviroments
Keeps menu fresh with innovative dishes
Strong foundation in culinary
Strong leadership skills and management
Wide range of cooking techniques and methods

Outstanding Young Hotelier (Under 40 Years)

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Clear positive impact on the team or guest experience
Dedicated to learning, growth, and contributing to the hospitality industry.
Strong leadership and innovation in hotel operations

South Asia’s Best GM

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Currently holds GM position
Exceptional leadership and vision with overall experience surpassing 15 - 20 years
Improvements in revenue, efficiency, and overall performance during tenure
Inspiring teams and driving operational excellence across all areas of hotel management
Not a previous winner: Winner of this category from the previous year is not eligible to compete in the same category this year.
Staff development
Strong business results

South Asia’s Best New Hotel/Resort

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Convenience and prime location
Exceptional service culture
Hotel/resort must have opened within the last 1–2 years
Seamless technology andcommunication
Unique and appealing design

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