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South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) hosts special gala to award the regional winners

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Maldives.net.mv – South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) concludes for the year 2016 and announced winners at a Special Gala event held on 16th November at Mount Lavinia Hotel , Sri Lanka.

Hon. Minister of Tourism , Sri Lanka HE. John Amarathunga stated during his speech that , SATA will benefit the Tourism Industry of the region and he wishes the best for the initiative while being pleased to have the first event hosted in Sri Lanka.

The South Asian Travel Awards is the first ever regional Travel Awards endorsed by Multi National Associations providing the Tourism sector of the South Asian Region with recognition towards their facilities and service excellence. The South Asian Travel Awards aims to encourage and raise service standards within the regions of the Tourism industry.

WINNERS OF SATA 2016 :  

  • Leading Guest House /  Tourist Inn – Sri Lanka: Aqua Inn , Trincomalee
  • Leading Guest House /  Tourist Inn – South India: Harvest Fresh Farm Stay
  • Leading Guest House /  Tourist Inn – Maldives: Kaani Beach Hotel , Maafushi
  • Leading Beach Resort – South India: Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel, Kovalam
  • Leading Beach Resort – Sri Lanka: Centara Ceysand Resort & Spa
  • Leading Beach Resort – Maldives: Amari Havvoda Maldives
  • Most Romantic Hotel / Resort – South India: Hills & Hues
  • Most Romantic Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: Hunas Falls by Amaya
  • Most Romantic Hotel / Resort – Maldives: Coco Bodu Hithi
  • Leading All Inclusive Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa
  • Leading All Inclusive Hotel / Resort – Maldives: Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
  • Leading Designer Hotel / Resort – South India: Hills & Hues
  • Leading Designer Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: Heritance Negombo
  • Leading Designer Hotel / Resort – Maldives: Amilla Fushi
  • Leading F&B Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: The Kingsbury
  • Leading F&B Hotel / Resort – South India: Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
  • Leading F&B Hotel / Resort – Maldives: Conrad Maldives
  • Leading Luxury Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: The Kingsbury
  • Leading Luxury Hotel / Resort – Maldives: W Maldives
  • Leading Family Hotel / Resort – Maldives: Sun Island Resort & Spa
  • Leading Family Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: Turyaa Kalutara
  • Leading Eco Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: Heritance Kandalama
  • Leading Eco Hotel / Resort – Maldives: Park Hyatt Hadahaa Maldives
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Hotel / Resort – Maldives: The Sun Siyam Iru fushi
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Hotel / Resort – Sri Lanka: Amaya Lake Dhambulla
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Hotel / Resort – South India: Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Brand – South India: Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Brand -Sri Lanka: Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Brand – Maldives: Araamu Spa
  • Leading CSR Programme – South India: Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
  • Leading CSR Programme – Sri Lanka: Royal Palms Beach , Kalutara
  • Leading CSR Programme – Maldives: Coco Palm Dhunikolhu
  • Leading Tour Operator – South India: Marvel Tours
  • Leading Tour Operator – Sri Lanka: Classic Travel
  • Leading Tour Operator – Maldives: Moodhu Holidays

Overall winners – South Asia

  • Leading Guest House /  Tourist Inn – South Asia: Aqua Inn , Trincomalee , Sri Lanka
  • Leading Liveaboard – South Asia: Scuba Spa Yang, Maldives
  • Leading Liveaboard Brand – South Asia: Voyages Maldives
  • Leading Beach Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Amari Havodda Maldives
  • Leading Meeting & Conference Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Paradise Island Resort & Spa , Maldives
  • Most Romantic Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Coco Bodu Hithi , Maldives
  • Leading All Inclusive Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa , Maldives
  • Leading Designer Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Amilla Fushi , Maldives
  • Leading F&B Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Conrad Maldives
  • Leading Luxury Hotel / Resort – South Asia: W Maldives
  • Leading Family Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Sun Island Resort & Spa , Maldives
  • Leading Eco Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Resort – South Asia: The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives
  • Leading Wellness & Spa Brand – South Asia:Araamu Spa, Maldives
  • Leading Dive Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, Maldives
  • Leading CSR Programme – South Asia: Royal Palms Beach Hotel, Sri Lanka
  • Leading Dive Center – South Asia: Dive Oceanus, Maldives
  • Leading Activity / Water Sports Center- South Asia: Water Sports Point , Adaaran Club Rannaalhi, Maldives
  • Leading Business Hotel – South Asia: The Kingsbury, Sri Lanka
  • Leading House Boat – South Asia: Cinnamon, Spice Routes Luxury Cruises, India
  • Leading House Boat Brand – South Asia: Marvel Cruise, India
  • Leading Tour Operator – South Asia: Classic Travel, Sri Lanka
  • Leading Travel Agent – South Asia: Voyages Maldives
  • Leading PSA / GSA Partner – South Asia: Cyprea Pvt Ltd, Maldives
  • Leading Surf Hotel / Resort – South Asia: Cinnamon Dhonveli , Maldives
  • Leading City Hotel – South Asia: Casa Colombo Collection , Colombo Sri Lanka
  • Leading Meeting & Convention Center – South Asia: BMICH , Sri Lanka
  • Leading Airport Hotel – South Asia: Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives
  • Leading Transport Provider – South Asia: Princy Travel , India
  • Leading Travel Technology – South Asia: Findmyfare.com

Visitor’s Choice Awards

  • Visitors Choice – Leading International Airline: Singapore Airlines
  • Visitors Choice South Asia’s – Leading International Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka
  • Visitors Choice South Asia’s – Leading Honeymoon Destination: Maldives
  • Visitors Choice South Asia’s – Leading Diving Destination: Maldives
  • Visitors Choice South Asia’s – Leading Beach Destination: Maldives
  • Visitors Choice South Asia’s – Leading Cruising Destination: Maldives

 

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Romance in nature: Valentine’s week at Eri Maldives

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Newly-launched Eri Maldives introduces its first Valentine’s programme A Love Set in Nature (10–16 February 2026), offering a nature-rooted, pared-back celebration of love designed for couples seeking presence, simplicity and meaningful time together.

Love, Shared at the Table

At the heart of Valentine’s at Eri is an intimate dining experience centred on an exquisite six-course Aphrodisiac Menu, paired with a chilled glass of Rosé Champagne at Soul Kitchen’s beach area or The Jetty, with live music and ocean sounds. Couples can also sample a Jumbo Valentine Cocktail designed for two at Sip & Dip, or opt for private dining at a secluded corner on the beach or in-villa with the Under the Canopy of Stars experience.

Adventures for Two

For couples who connect through discovery, Eri’s Valentine’s programme invites love to unfold through shared adventure, where guests can cement their love and Dive into Forever with a private Discover Scuba Diving session, welcoming learners of all levels. For a more elaborate adventure between sky and ocean, travellers can also sign up for the Tides & Togetherness combo excursion, which combines a 30-minute jet ski ride with a 45-minute guided snorkelling among Eri’s world-class house reef.

Slowing Down Time

As day gives way to dusk, the Golden Hour Serenades offers a gentle sunset cruise across the lagoon, with sparkling wine in hand and live guitar drifting as a prelude to the evening. Slipping into wellness, Between Sea & Stars offers another balanced alternative for guests to treat loved ones to a calming 60-minute aromatherapy massage and a private dinner at sunset with Champagne, giving travellers a reason to linger.

Curated for those wanting stillness to stay, Maldivian Ocean Dream offers an extended moment of rest, with a couples’ ritual lasting for an hour and half, using flowing palm stroke techniques inspired by the sea with aromatherapy to release tension.

A Love Story – Extended

Catering to couples who want it all, Eri’s full-day An Eternal Love Story itinerary offers a complete romantic journey that removes the need for choice. Thoughtfully curated, the experience flows from a Champagne breakfast and an afternoon of spa serenity into an evening of sunset cruising and dinner accompanied by Dom Pérignon Champagne, with a private photographer on hand to quietly capture the moments.

To top it all off, guests booking a minimum of two body massages during Valentine’s Week are invited to enjoy a complimentary 30-minute Foot Massage.

Sky Studios start from £313 per night on a Full Board basis, with 40% off applied when booking directly with Eri Maldives.

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Bestbuy Maldives supports health, wellness as Main Sponsor of MNU Marathon 2026

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Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), one of the Maldives’ leading and most trusted distribution partners to the hospitality and retail sectors, served as the Main Sponsor of the MNU Marathon 2026, organised by Maldives National University (MNU) and held in Hulhumalé on 13 February. The event drew over 1,500 runners and focused on promoting fitness, health and wellness, active lifestyles, and community unity, as part of a long-term sponsorship arrangement.

As Main Sponsor, BBM maintained a strong on-ground presence throughout the marathon, with high brand visibility and activations designed to engage participants and spectators.

A key highlight was BBM’s collaboration with Unilever – Vaseline, with free product samples distributed to all marathon participants, reinforcing messages around skincare. Additional brand activations included a dedicated Cornitos stall offering free nacho samples, and a Godrej Aer booth focused on product sampling and brand awareness. BBM also distributed Cavin’s milkshake samples to runners at the finish line.

BBM’s participation extended beyond sponsorship, with more than 50 BBM employees taking part in the marathon as runners. Representatives from Unilever International also joined the run, underscoring a shared commitment to wellbeing and community engagement.

“Supporting the MNU Marathon aligns closely with BBM’s commitment to healthier communities and meaningful national partnerships,” said Ali Afrah Hassan, Head – Human Resources, Administration & Corporate Affairs at Bestbuy Maldives. “It was especially rewarding to see our colleagues participate as runners alongside the wider public, demonstrating that wellbeing is part of our culture, not just our sponsorship. We are proud to work with MNU to create a positive platform that brings people together around health, wellness and unity.”

Through its portfolio of internationally recognised FMCG and consumer lifestyle brands—spanning food and beverage, personal care, and home care—BBM continues to support initiatives that create shared value for communities, partners and customers across the Maldives. The company’s involvement in events such as the MNU Marathon reflects BBM’s broader commitment to championing positive lifestyles, strengthening local partnerships, and backing platforms that bring people together with purpose.

BBM noted that the event strengthened its partnership with Maldives National University and provided an opportunity to connect directly with the Maldivian community in an uplifting setting, reinforcing BBM’s role as a responsible corporate partner supporting national initiatives.

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Maagiri Hotel invites guests to celebrate Ramadan with daily Iftar

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Maagiri Hotel has announced the availability of a daily Iftar experience throughout the holy month of Ramadan, inviting families, friends and corporate groups to gather and break their fast in a welcoming setting.

The Iftar buffet will be available every day during Ramadan and will feature a selection of traditional Ramadan dishes alongside international cuisine. Prepared by the hotel’s culinary team, the buffet will include local specialities, Middle Eastern favourites and a range of global offerings designed to cater to diverse preferences.

In addition to its daily Iftar service, Maagiri Hotel has introduced early booking benefits for corporate groups. Groups of 1 to 49 guests will be eligible for a 10 per cent discount, while groups of 50 guests and above will receive a 15 per cent discount. These corporate rates are available for bookings confirmed on or before 18 February.

The Ramadan Iftar programme reflects Maagiri Hotel’s focus on providing shared dining experiences centred on tradition, hospitality and togetherness during the holy month.

Guests and corporate organisers may make reservations or seek further information by calling 331 8484 or 722 8484, contacting the hotel via Viber on 722 8484, or emailing events@maagirihotel.com.

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