Villa Travels & Tours has been named the Gold Winner in the Leading Passenger Sales Agent (PSA) category at the 10th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. IFOS Aviation Group India and Advantis Aviation Services took the Silver honours in the same category.
The milestone SATA 2026 Grand Gala was held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé and brought together leading tourism and hospitality professionals from across South Asia and the wider region. The awards recognise excellence across the region’s travel and hospitality sector, and this year’s edition marked a decade of the programme.
The award was received by Mr. Sofwaan Mahamood, General Manager, and Mr. Assad Riza, Manager Business Development, on behalf of Villa Travels & Tours during the gala ceremony.
Commenting on the win, Mr. Ali Ibrahim, Managing Director of Villa Travels & Tours, said: “We accept this honour with great pride, and this award is the result of more than four decades of our existence. It will make us more responsible to continue our service quality and guest-centric approach, which is the result of the teamwork of our dedicated staff members.”
Villa Travels & Tours is a travel company offering a range of services designed to make travel planning convenient and seamless. From holiday arrangements and accommodation to transportation and customised travel experiences, the company caters to both leisure and business travellers. With a focus on personalised service and reliable travel solutions, it helps travellers explore destinations with ease.
Among the Silver Winners, IFOS Aviation Group India has transformed business aviation services in the Indian Subcontinent by delivering world-class flight handling and personalised aviation solutions. Started in 2009 in New Delhi, the group ensures seamless Fixed-Base Operations (FBO) and General Aviation Terminal (GAT) facilitation for private, corporate and VIP flights, along with comprehensive flight handling services across the Indian Subcontinent. The company focuses on operational efficiency, security and luxury, offering services including ground handling, private jet facilitation and aviation concierge support. With a customer-focused approach, IFOS aims to provide seamless and efficient experiences for discerning travellers and aviation clients. The award was received by Mr. Shiraz Sayed, Managing Director and CEO of IFOS Aviation Group.
The other Silver Winner, Advantis Aviation Services, provides comprehensive aviation supply services in the Maldives, helping airlines and related industries obtain everything they need seamlessly. From sourcing aircraft components to managing ground equipment, Advantis ensures the smooth functioning of every aspect of aviation operations.
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