FARS Hotel & Resorts has been named the Gold Winner in the Leading Budget Hotel category at the 10th edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. The Silver Winners of the category were: Ginger Mumbai Airport, Reveries Maldives, Marine Bay Colombo, Mithila Yatri Niwas.

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 FARS Hotel & Resorts 

FARS Hotel & Resorts is a prominent 4-star property centrally located near Dhaka’s Motijheel business district in Bangladesh. It features 114 well-appointed rooms, a rooftop infinity pool, a full-service spa, meeting venues, and multiple dining options including a rooftop restaurant. Positioning itself as a versatile urban retreat, the hotel offers refined amenities tailored for both corporate travelers and leisure guests seeking central convenience. Furthermore, its award-winning service and seamless accessibility to key historical and transportation landmarks make it a top choice in the city. .

About Ginger Mumbai Airport 

Ginger Mumbai Airport, situated adjacent to Domestic Terminal 1 in Vile Parle East, features 371 contemporary rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, flexible meeting venues, and a fitness center. Operating under its distinguished "Lean Luxe" positioning, the mid-scale hotel provides business executives and transit passengers with an efficient, high-comfort stay near the city's primary aviation hub.

About Reveries Maldives 

Reveries Maldives, located on the island of Laamu Gan near Kadhdhoo Airport, features beachfront rooms, a private villa, an indoor pool, a spa, and a PADI-certified dive center. Operating as an eco-conscious boutique retreat, it offers travelers an authentic Maldivian island experience centered on accessible luxury, world-class diving, and local cultural excursions. 

About Marine Bay Colombo 

Marine Bay Colombo, located along Marine Drive overlooking the Indian Ocean, offers modern rooms with scenic sea views, an on-site restaurant, and personalized guest services. Positioned as a stylish and value-driven coastal stay, it provides business and leisure travelers with a comfortable seafront retreat near Colombo's central urban attractions. 

About Mithila Yatri Niwas 

Mithila Yatri Niwas, located in Janakpur, Nepal, near the iconic Janaki Temple, offers 30 eco-friendly rooms decorated with regional Mithila art, along with multi-cuisine dining and banquet facilities. Positioned as a cultural and spiritual retreat, the hotel provides pilgrims and leisure travelers with modern amenities rooted in traditional Nepalese hospitality. 

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