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

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9 years ago

November 18, 2016

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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This Easter, Meyyafushi Maldives takes guests on a journey filled with sunshine, togetherness and memorable moments. With a fun-filled Easter Programme, from easter egg painting to bowling tournaments, Meyyafushi encourages families and couples to connect within and beyond.

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Families travelling during Easter can also enjoy a special programme thoughtfully curated for younger guests and families alike. Creative workshops such as bunny mask making and Easter egg painting, island games including Kids Olympics and scavenger hunts, and special celebratory moments like Easter happy hour and a festive Easter dinner bring a playful spirit to the island throughout the holiday period.

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Amilla Maldives presents ‘Eid in Harmony’ island celebration

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Amilla Maldives is inviting guests to mark Eid al-Fitr with a series of island celebrations under the theme Eid in Harmony, bringing together cultural experiences, family activities and festive dining.

Eid, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is widely celebrated across the Maldives as a time of gathering and shared moments. At Amilla Maldives, the occasion will be observed through a programme of relaxed events designed to reflect the atmosphere of island life and community.

During the celebrations, guests will be able to take part in cultural performances, family-friendly activities and island gatherings highlighting Maldivian traditions. These will include performances of Bodu Beru, interactive island games and creative workshops that offer visitors insight into local culture.

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Set within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the celebrations are designed to offer guests an opportunity to experience the traditions and atmosphere of Eid in a natural island setting.

Guests interested in the full programme of celebrations can access the resort’s Eid 2026 brochure online.

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SO/ Maldives unveils three-day Easter celebration

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SO/ Maldives has announced a three-day Easter programme taking place from 3 to 5 April 2026, featuring dining experiences, sunset gatherings, beach cinema and family activities across the island.

Set against the backdrop of the Maldives’ lagoon waters, the programme is designed to combine culinary events, music and leisure activities, offering guests a variety of experiences over the Easter long weekend.

The celebrations begin on Good Friday, 3 April, with the Ocean Harvest & Wine Soirée at Citronelle Club. The event features a five-course seafood dinner inspired by South African cuisine, accompanied by a curated wine pairing hosted by a master sommelier. The experience will be limited to 20 guests.

Later in the evening, entertainment will continue at Lazuli Beach Club, where the Vintage Nights at Lazuli event will feature curated wines and DJ music in a beachfront setting.

On Saturday, 4 April, guests will be invited to a Golden Hour Sundowner at the Pavilion Bar, where cocktails will be served during sunset overlooking the lagoon.

The evening will continue with the Starlit Holy Saturday Feast at Lazuli Beach Club, featuring a three-course dinner served outdoors. The programme will conclude with an open-air beach cinema experience, where guests can watch a film on the beach accompanied by popcorn and refreshments.

The programme concludes on Easter Sunday, 5 April, with a series of events along the island’s shoreline. The evening begins with Easter Bloom Cocktail Hours, offering floral-inspired drinks prepared with fruit and botanical ingredients.

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