Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan has been named the Gold winner in the Best Promotion Campaign category at the 10th edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. The Silver Winners of the category were: Rapid Adventures Sri Lanka & One Step Holidays.

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 Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan 

Located in the heart of Dhaka’s upscale Gulshan commercial district, Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan is a premier 5-star upscale business hotel situated just minutes from corporate offices, foreign embassies, and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Positioned as a modern sanctuary for discerning corporate executives and leisure travelers, the property blends contemporary luxury with high-efficiency hospitality. Key offerings include 149 stylish guest rooms and suites, multi-cuisine dining options such as The Beast, The Flair, and The Deli Cafe, a rooftop heated swimming pool, a 24-hour health club, and state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces equipped with advanced AV tech. It stands out as an elite venue for business meetings, conferences, and upscale urban stays in the region.  

About Rapid Adventures Sri Lanka 

Rapid Adventures (Pvt) Ltd is a premier adventure tour operator based in Sri Lanka, operating primarily out of Kitulgala and Meemure. The company specializes in thrill-seeking experiences, offering tailored activities like white-water rafting, waterfall abseiling, canyoning, mountain biking, and eco-camping. Grounded in safety and sustainable eco-tourism, Rapid Adventures delivers immersive adventures designed to connect travelers directly with Sri Lanka’s wild outdoors.

About One Step Holidays 

One Step Holidays is a premier inbound travel agency and tour operator based in Malé City, Maldives, operating as a subsidiary of Gulf Marine Tech. Positioned as a dedicated travel partner for personalized island escapes, the company specializes in crafting tailor-made holiday packages spanning budget stays, luxury resort packages, airport and city hotels, honeymoons, and specialized dive and surf expeditions. Focused on hassle-free logistics and exceptional customer service.

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