Aitken Spence Travels  has been named the Gold Winner in the Leading Travel Agent - Inbound category at the 10th edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. The Silver Winners of the category were: Bangladesh Tour Group - BTG and Sun Travels. 

Held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the milestone SATA 2026 Grand Gala brought together leading tourism and hospitality professionals from across South Asia and the region.

About Aitken Spence Travels 

Aitken Spence Travels is a leading destination management company in Sri Lanka, offering a wide range of travel and tourism services. The company specialises in personalised holidays, excursions, transportation, accommodation and experiences designed to showcase Sri Lanka’s diverse attractions. With local expertise and a strong focus on service, Aitken Spence Travels creates seamless travel experiences for visitors from around the world.

About Bangladesh Tour Group (BTG) 

Bangladesh Tour Group (BTG) is a travel and tourism company offering a range of services for travellers visiting Bangladesh and beyond. The company provides customised tour arrangements, travel planning and destination experiences tailored to different interests and needs. With a focus on personalised service and convenient travel solutions, BTG helps clients explore destinations with ease and comfort.

About Sun Travels 

Established in 1990, the company has grown from being a relatively small business to one of the top ranked inbound operators in the Maldives. Sun Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. was established as a travel agent and a tour operator in 1990. The primary business activity of the company was inbound tourism. Over the years, Sun Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. had grown from being a relatively small business to one of the top ranked tourism companies in the Maldives with strong ties established with tour operators worldwide.

SATA 2026 Partners include: 

1. Host Partner – Barceló Nasandhura Malé

2. Destination Partner – Visit Maldives Corporation 

3. Platinum Partner – Gulf Craft Maldives

4. Gold Partner – Hawks Pvt Ltd

5. Gold Partner – Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives 

6. Beverage Partner – Nescafe

7.Silver Partner – Velana International Airport

8. Silver Partner – Marine Vibe

9. Silver Partner – Pro AC

10. Digital Partner – Dhiraagu 

11. Printing Partner – Print Lab Creative

12. Hospitality Partner – Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan (Bangladesh)

13. Hospitality Partner – Hulhule Island Hotel (Maldives)

14. Hospitality Partner – Zhiwaling Heritage (Bhutan)

15. Hospitality Partner –  Aarya Hotel & Spa (Nepal)

16. Hospitality Partner – Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway (India)

17. Hospitality Partner – Cinnamon Grand Colombo (Sri Lanka)

About SATA

The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is an annual platform celebrating excellence across the travel, tourism and hospitality industries in South Asia. The awards recognise outstanding hotels, resorts, travel companies, tourism organisations and industry professionals for their achievements and contributions to the region's tourism sector.

For more information, please visit: www.southasiantravelawards.com