The prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, one of the most significant recognitions in the hospitality sector of the region, was held in a grand ceremony at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 20, 2025. Leading hotels, resorts, and travel agencies from Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh participated in the event.
A total of 53 Gold Awards and 113 Silver Awards were handed over to representatives of the winning organizations across different categories.
From Bangladesh, several hotels, resorts, and tour operators received awards in multiple categories, bringing pride to the nation and further establishing the country’s hospitality industry on the international stage.
Award Winners from Bangladesh
- Baywatch: South Asia’s Best New Hotel and South Asia’s Leading Beach Resort
- HANSA – A Premium Residence: Leading Designer Hotel/Resort
- Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre: Leading City Hotel
- Intercontinental Dhaka: Leading Luxury Hotel
- Momo Inn: Leading Family Hotel & Resort and Leading Convention Center Award
- Platinum Grand: Leading Boutique Hotel
- Platinum Residence: Leading City Hotel and Leading Budget Hotel
- Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View: Best Eco-Friendly Hotel
- Radisson Blu Dhaka: Leading Airport Hotel and Leading Meeting & Events
- Sayeman Beach Resort: Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort
- Sayeman Heritage: Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort
- The Palace Luxury Resort: Leading Palace Hotel
- The Peninsula Chittagong: Best CSR Program, Leading F&B Hotel, and Leading Business Hotel
- The Westin Dhaka: Leading Wellness and Spa Hotel/Resort
- Bangladesh Tour Group (BTG): South Asia’s Leading Inbound Travel Agent and Best Promotion Campaign in South Asia
- Travel Classic (Pvt.) Limited: Leading Travel Agent – Outbound
In this context, Md. Mohsin Hoq Himel, Secretary of the Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA), said:
“BIHA has been working with the South Asian Travel Awards in Bangladesh. Under the overall guidance of Mr. Hakim Ali, the iconic personality of Bangladesh’s hospitality sector and founder of BIHA, we have been participating in this prestigious event every year. Mr. Hakim Ali said that through this platform, we aim to highlight the service standards of our local hotels and resorts, showcasing our uniqueness and distinctiveness alongside other regional hotels. This year, every Bangladeshi hotel and resort has achieved remarkable positions. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners.”
According to representatives of Bangladesh’s hospitality sector, this international recognition will further advance the country’s tourism and hotel industry in the global market and strengthen Bangladesh’s brand image worldwide.