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SriLankan Airlines Wins Prestigious International Airline Award at SATA 2026 in the Maldives.
SriLankan Airlines has further strengthened its standing in South Asia’s aviation and tourism sector after securing the Visitors’ Choice Award for Leading International Airline at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. Having earned the distinction on previous occasions, the national carrier once again received recognition for its presence in the regional travel industry. Notably, SriLankan Airlines was the sole international airline to receive this particular honour during the 2026 awards. The presentation formed part of SATA’s milestone 10th anniversary celebrations, hosted earlier this month at Hotel Barcelo Nasandhura in Malé, Maldives.Marking a decade of recognising achievements across South Asia’s travel and hospitality sectors, the 2026 edition of SATA attracted an influential gathering of tourism and aviation professionals. The anniversary ceremony brought together government ministers, senior officials, diplomatic representatives and executives from major airlines, alongside other prominent industry stakeholders. As an established occasion on the Maldives’ tourism calendar, the event provided a platform to celebrate regional industry achievements, recognise leading travel brands and strengthen connections among organisations contributing to South Asia’s tourism development.
Source: Travel and Tour World
