Colombo Hosts South Asian Travel Awards 2025

Celebrating innovation and excellence in South Asian tourism

Colombo successfully hosted the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 on September 19–20, bringing together leaders from the region’s tourism, hospitality, and travel sectors. The ceremony recognised excellence across categories, including luxury resorts, eco-tourism, cultural experiences, and sustainable travel initiatives.

The event highlighted South Asia’s growing prominence in global tourism and offered a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas, network, and explore innovations that strengthen the region’s travel offerings.

Colombo’s vibrant hospitality scene was also showcased, with notable properties such as Mandarina Hotel Colombo and other well-known Colombo beach side hotels representing the city’s appeal to international visitors.

SATA 2025 reinforced South Asia’s role in shaping the global travel landscape, celebrating achievements in service, infrastructure, and sustainable practices, while providing a platform for collaboration that may shape the future of tourism across the region.