Ace Aviation Services Maldives has been named the Gold Winner in the Leading General Sales Agent (GSA) category at the 10th edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. The Silver Winner of the category are: Advantis Aviation Services.

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 Ace Aviation Services Maldives 

Ace Aviation Services Maldives is a premier aviation and travel management entity located in Malé, Maldives, operating out of the H. Thuniya Building on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. Established as a joint venture between Inner Maldives Holidays and Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Travels, the company serves as the official General Sales Agent (GSA) for SriLankan Airlines in the country. Its core offerings include comprehensive passenger ticketing and reservations, ground handling, flight supervision, and cargo sales management services. Positioning itself as a reliable bridge between international carriers and the Maldivian market, it delivers high-standard operational efficiency, regional connectivity, and customer-centric travel solutions.  

About Advantis Aviation Services 

Advantis Aviation Services is a prominent aviation and travel management provider operating in Malé, Maldives, as part of Sri Lanka’s Advantis Group. Serving as a regional General Sales Agent (GSA), the company offers end-to-end solutions, including passenger ticketing, air cargo management, and charter flight operations. It acts as a key operational bridge between international airlines and South Asian travel markets, delivering high-efficiency support and reliable regional connectivity.

SATA 2026 Partners include: 

Destination Partner: Visit Maldives Corporation

Host Hotel: Barcelo’ Nasandhura

Platinum Partner: Gulf Craft Maldives

Gold Partners: The Hawks Pvt Ltd, Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives

Beverage Partner: Nescafé

Silver Partners: Velana International Airport, Marine Vibe, Pro AC

Digital Ad Partner - Infinity Pro

Print Partner - Printlab Creative

Photography and Videography Partner - STUDI07

PR Partner - PR Network

Broadcasting Partner: SSTV

Hospitality Partners: Cinnamon Grand Colombo (Sri Lanka), Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway (India), Aarya Hotel & Spa (Nepal), Zhiwaling Heritage (Bhutan), Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan (Bangladesh) and Hulhule Island Hotel (Maldives).

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