Ace Aviation and Ace Travels Maldives were among the winners at the 10th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. Ace Aviation was recognised as a Leading GSA, while Ace Travels Maldives took the Silver honours in the Leading Travel Agent – Outbound category. Classic Travel Sri Lanka was named the Gold Winner in the same category, with Edwings Global India also taking the Silver.
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.
Classic Travel was named the Gold Winner in the Leading Travel Agent – Outbound category. The Silver Winners were Ace Travels Maldives and Edwings Global. While Travel Classic Bangladesh also secured Silver in the prestigious Leading Travel Agency (Outbound) category.
Reacting to the wins, Mr. Mohamed Firaq, Managing Director of Ace Aviation and Ace Travels Maldives, said: “Success is never achieved alone. It is built through vision, leadership, trust, and the dedication of a great team. We are proud to celebrate Ace Aviation’s achievement as a Leading GSA and Ace Travels’ recognition as a Leading Outbound Travel Agent. These milestones reflect our commitment to excellence, strong industry partnerships, and our continuous drive to raise the standards of aviation and travel.”
He added: “My sincere appreciation goes to our team and valued partners who have been part of this journey. This achievement is not just a recognition of what we have accomplished, but a motivation to reach even greater heights. The journey continues. The vision remains strong. The best is yet to come.”
Classic Travel Sri Lanka is a travel and tourism company based in Cololbo dedicated to providing seamless and personalised travel experiences. The company offers a range of services, including holiday packages, flight arrangements, accommodation and customised travel solutions. With a focus on quality service and customer satisfaction, it caters to both leisure and business travellers. Its experienced team works closely with clients to create convenient and memorable journeys, and through reliable service and attention to detail, Classic Travel continues to connect travellers with destinations across the region and beyond.
Among the Silver Winners, Ace Travels Maldives (ATM) is a leading Travel Management and Destination Management Company in the Maldives, established in 2005 to support the country’s growing tourism industry. The company has expanded into aviation, serving as GSA for major airlines including Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. Its Destination Management division handles more than 35,000 tourists annually and represents several leading international tourism companies. ATM also provides flight supervision services for a range of international airlines and private jet operators.
The other Silver Winner, Edwings Global, is a Mumbai-based travel company specialising in leisure, MICE, adventure, luxury and group travel experiences. Established in 2010, the company offers customised domestic and international holidays, along with flights, hotels, transfers and activities. Its MICE division provides end-to-end solutions for corporate travel, conferences, incentive trips and events. With destinations spanning the globe, Edwings Global focuses on personalised itineraries and seamless travel arrangements for its clients.
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