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NOMINATION KIT 2019
NOMINATION KIT 2019 SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL AWARDS
SOUTH ASIAN TRAVEL AWARDS

Welcome to South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2019, the official event Celebrating
the finest of South Asian hospitality. The South Asian Travel Awards is a regional
Travel Award endorsed by Multi National Associations providing the Tourism
sector of the South Asian Region with recognition towards their facilities and
service excellence. The South Asian Travel Awards aims to encourage and raise
service standards within the regions of the Tourism industry.
The brand is one of its kind with affiliations from regional associations ensuring
the process within a smooth and transparent procedure. The judging panel
consists of high profile senior representatives selected from destinations with
vast knowledge and background of the industry to assure an accurate and fair
process.
Hospitality Industry enthusiasts from all around Sri lanka, India, Nepal, Bhutan
Bangladesh and Maldives will visit the event to witness and network business
ideas with brands, and be informed about the latest hospitality industry services
in the region through SATA.
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ENDORSEMENTS
•   Association of Professionals in Tourism (APT),
•   Association of Travel Agents (ATA),
•   Association of Tourism Trade Organizations (ATTOI),
•   Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators (India),
•   Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB)
•   Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA)
•   Kerala Hotel General Managers Club (KHGMC),
•   Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM),
•   Travel Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB)
•   Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO)
•   Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators Association
•   The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL)
•   Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation(MMPRC),
•   Bangladesh Tourism Board
•   Nepal Tourism Board (NTB),
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CATEGORIES
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CATEGORIES
1 - Leading Beach Resort                          18 - Most Romantic Resort                            35 - Leading Travel Technology

2 - Leading Surf Hotel/Resort                     19 - Leading Theme Resort                            36 - Leading Adventure Service Provider

3 - Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort                 20 - Leading Designer Hotel/Resort                   37 - Leading GSA

4 - Leading Airport Hotel                         21 - Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort                   38 - Leading PSA

5 - Leading All-inclusive Resort                  22 - Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort                     39 - Leading Convention Center

6 - Leading Ayurveda Resort                       23 - Leading Palace Hotel                            40 - Best CSR Programme

7 - Leading Wellness and Spa Resort               24 - Leading House Boat                              41 - Leading Supervision Agent (General Aviation Service)

8 - Leading Business Hotel                        25 - Leading Liveaboard

9 - Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort   26 - Leading Houseboat Brand

10 - Leading Dive Resort                          27 - Leading Liveaboard Brand

11 - Leading Eco-Friendly Resort                  28 - Leading Dive Center / Brand

12 - Leading F&B Hotel/Resort                     29 - Leading Wellness and Spa Brand

13 - Leading Family Resort                        30 - Leading Destination Promoter

14 - Leading Guest House / Tourist Inn            31 - Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Air)

15 - Leading Bungalow / Villa                     32 - Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Land/Sea)

16 - Leading Wildlife Lodge                       33 - Leading Travel Agent - Inbound

17 - Leading Wildlife Tented Camp                 34 - Leading Travel Agent - Outbound
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Leading Beach Resort
                  •   Location must be on the beach or near to the beach.
                  •   Guests must have access to the beach.
                  •   Resort must be marketed as a beach destination.
                  •   Accommodation or the property should be built to capitalize on its location.
                  •   Give details of your weekly entertainment programme
                  •   Availability of wellness and spa center and what other indoor and outdoor activities you offer. within
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                      and outside the property.
                  •   Clientele should be predominantly leisure client’s / holiday travelers
                  •   Segment mix and nationality mix
                  •   The resort should offer extensive food and beverage experiences both indoor and outdoor.
                  •   Give details of room categories with offerings
                  •   Positioning of the property should clearly define it as a beach resort.
                  •   State your contribution to sustainable tourism
                  •   International /local memberships, accolade and awards received
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Leading Surf Hotel/Resort
                  •   Properties who are based close or in the surfing zone / near the breaks and promoted and positioned
                      as surf products are entitled for this category.
                  •   The property shall also have professional surf guides and surfing programs with daily-specialized
                      scheduled surfing trips, which in-house guests can join.
                  •   Surf Board rentals
                  •   Surf Courses
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Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort
                  •    Positioning statement
                  •   The hotel / Resort USP’s (Unique Selling Proposition)
                  •   Segment mix must cater more for couples, FIT’s and families
                  •   The overall product design and concept should reflect privacy across all areas mainly in terms of
                      accommodation and layout in public areas.
                  •   Give details of personalized service levels extended to clients
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                  •   State the Segment and Nationality mix of the hotel
                  •   Give details of Food and Beverage concepts at the hotel.
                  •   What curated experiential packages / tours are on offer to your guests.
                  •   Staff training and commitment to environmental sustainability.
                  •   Global certification and accreditations, memberships
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Leading Airport Hotel
                  •   Location should be close proximity to the airport or based in the airport.
                  •   The product should cater to transit passengers, airline crew and business traffic.
                  •   A high percentage of the business should be from long term airline contracts.
                  •   Accommodation should cater to the airline crew stay overs providing standards what is required as per
                      international standards for crew stays.
                  •   The Hotel should offer special facilities such as Food and Beverage, entertainment, sports activities,
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                      transportation catering to airline crew.
                  •   Give details of other offerings unique to an Airport Hotel.
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Leading Ayurveda Resort
                  •   Resort offering authentic Ayurveda experiences with a range of treatments.
                  •   Average guest length of stay and nationality mix Type of treatments offered, product used for treatments,
                      special Ayurveda health food offered etc.
                  •   Specify all other facilities offered and key differentiators against your competition.
                  •   Contribution to sustainable tourism
                  •   Availability of single and couple treatment rooms.
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                  •   International accolades and certification received
Leading All-inclusive Resort
                  •   Location – outside a metro city
                  •   The product should be positioned as an “All Inclusive” resort
                  •   The property should be sold exclusively on All Inclusive
                  •   Give details of AI offerings
                  •   The inventory should exceeds 75 rooms
                  •   Give details of Nationality and Segment mix
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                  •   Give 5 reasons as to why your property should be considered for a holiday stay
Leading Wellness and Spa Resort
                  •   Resort that offer an outstanding experience to visitors and deliver an outstanding and innovative spa,
                      pampering or wellbeing experience in its offerings.
                  •   The theme of the property should be based on wellness with operations such as food and beverage based
                      on this concept.
                  •   Resort must offer a wide range of spa treatments which will include Ayurveda, Balinese, Thai treatments
                  •   A well designed spa center with treatment rooms
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                  •   Availability of qualified local or International spa therapists
                  •   Type of treatments offered, product used for treatments, special wellness or health food offered
                  •   Details of International and local accolades and certifications received if any
                  •   Give details of initiatives taken for environmental sustainability
Leading Business Hotel
                  •   Location should be city or near an airport or a vicinity of a business area.
                  •   Percentage contribution of the business segment should be higher than 55% to 60%.
                  •   The room rate and occupancy should be above average city occupancy rate.
                  •   State the Segment and Nationality mix of the hotel
                  •   The hotel should have a minimum of 3 room categories including a club / chamber / executive floor.
                  •   The design of the property including the rooms should be efficient and practical with facilities required by
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                      business travelers, including facilities to have small meetings.
                  •   Food and Beverage options catering to business segment, availability of bars, 24hrs IRD
                  •   Revenue management should play a key role.
                  •   RFP's and leading corporate accounts should form part of the business.
                  •   State your local star category or accepted level
Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort
                  •   Hotel to be preferably based in a metro city with access to business travelers, providing services of
                      organizing large scale conference / events for minimum of 500 - 1000 pax
                  •   Give details of facilities available for large scale conferences including meeting space and equipment.
                  •   Give options available for outdoor venues for theme events and entertainments.
                  •   Market share of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) business at the hotel.
                  •   Details of total inventory, accommodation types etc.
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                  •   Nationality break-up.
                  •   Percentage of International / local conference held
                  •   Do specify how you enhance the offering offer conference package vs other such properties
Leading Dive Hotel/Resort
                  •   Leading dive hotel / resort should be a product which is promoted as a dive property having certified PADI
                      / SSI instructors or master (minimum 2 dive masters for a group of 10pax) and having certified courses
                      available in the property for dive enthusiasts.
                  •   The property shall also have scheduled dive trips which the in-house guests can book while staying in the
                      property and can join instead of booking customized private dive charters.
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Leading Eco-Friendly Resort
                  •   Inventory to be less than 75 accommodation units
                  •   Resorts that are ecologically sustainable with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that foster environmental and
                      cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
                  •   Must describe how the resort demonstrates excellence in ecotourism and exceeding industry standards for sustainability
                      through the implementation of innovative practices and technologies.
                  •   local or international recognitions / certifications
REGIONAL AWARDS   •   Detailed information to be submitted on all local products and the community are engaged in the day to day operations
                      and services of the resort.
                  •   Commitment to environment, to benefit from the business to local community.
                  •   Partnerships with local or international organizations engaged with on sustainable tourism.
                  •   Third party referrals should be a key promoter of the property.
                  •   Position the product as an ecofriendly resort.
                  •   Facilities, experience offered should reflect environmental friendly.
                  •   Information on F&B facilities
                  •   Give details of design concept of staff uniforms including material used
                  •   Communication and other promotional material should convey the overall concept of the property
Leading F&B Hotel/Resort
                  •   Number of accommodation units and other facilities offered
                  •   Total number of restaurants, bars available – indoor and outdoor
                  •   Food to be an integral part of guest experience.
                  •   Hotel providing variety of cuisines combined with best services.
                  •   Hotel to have at least 3 specialty restaurants, bars, entertainment facility at the restaurant etc.
                  •    The USP’s (Unique Selling Proposition) in comparison to competition.
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                  •   Property should offer authentic local cuisine
                  •   Details of F&B promotions done online and offline
                  •   Details of food festivals held if any
                  •   Information on availability of kid’s menu, health food
                  •   Awards / certifications received on food and beverage locally and Internationally.
Leading Family Resort
                  •   Position statement should reflect product as a family resort.
                  •   Give details of the multiple facilities and services you have on offer catering to the needs of the family
                      segment.
                  •   Specify all indoor and outdoor activities available at the property
                  •   Experiences, excursions available for your guest to explore the location / destination.
                  •   Give details of Food and Beverage concept on offer.
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                  •   Availability of Wellness Center / Spa
                  •   Give full details of your kids center including its activities
                  •   Percentage contribution from family segment to overall business.
                  •   Room inventory must be more than 50 – 75 rooms.
                  •   Location - Preferably outside the city, depending on the country.
                  •   Specify 5 USP’s which will differentiate you from your competitors
Leading Guest House / Tourist Inn
                  •   Product with an inventory of less than 30 accommodation units, maintaining cleanliness and offering basic
                      meals with quality.
                  •   The guest house / tourist Inn should have acceptable health and safety standards
                  •   Give details of unique offerings you have for your guests during their stay in a Guest House / Tourist Inn
                  •   The property should have high involvement / contribution to local community.
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Leading Bungalow / Villa
                  •   Property with an inventory of less than 10 rooms.
                  •   The product and service design should be clearly mentioned.
                  •   Should cater to high end clientele
                  •   Should provide overview of the nature and history of the property.
                  •   Guest feedback
                  •   Accreditations, awards received if any.
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Leading Wildlife Lodge
                  •   Entrants must demonstrate proven commitment to best practice in protecting and enhancing country's
                      wildlife.
                  •   The property should be inside, bordering or in close proximity to the wildlife park.
                  •   The theme of the property should match the overall offerings, so should the operational concept and food
                      and beverage.
                  •   Local and international accolades and media publicity received.
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                  •   Submit all other relevant information to be nominated as a Leading Wildlife Lodge
Leading Wildlife Tented Camp
                  •   Camp operator / Service providers offering nature, eco / wildlife experiences to the guests.
                  •   Location to be close proximity to a wildlife area or inside a wildlife park.
                  •   Availability of service of a naturalist.
                  •   The entire concept should be in open areas.
                  •   The number of operational units of such type in the country of operation.
                  •   Local and international accolades and awards received if any
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Most Romantic Resort
                  •   Location should be outside city – describe -.
                  •   Sense of privacy must prevail from the point of arrival to the departure.
                  •   An aura of romance should reflect across all areas of the resort including amenities, F&B options and other
                      experiences - explain Resort designed should be more suitable for couples. The collaterals and other
                      communication materials, including tone of voice etc. should convey the concept.
                  •   International accolades and certification received if any
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                  •   Give details of how you market the product online and offline
                  •   Is there opportunities to have weddings, renewal of vows ceremonies
Leading Theme Resort
                  •   The property should be built, operated and promoted keeping in line with its original design theme.
                  •   Explain the entire design theme concept and how it reflects across all service areas
                  •   All marketing collaterals and other promotional material should reflect the design concept
                  •   List out the room inventory categories and the kind of Food and Beverage outlets offered at the resort
                  •   Give details of staff training on how the design concept is inculcated in to the employees to enhance their
                      service level
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Leading Designer Hotel/Resort
                  •   The design concept should be unique and clearly different to any other resort in the destination / region.
                  •   The design concept should be clearly defined with a brief of not less than 3 lines from the architect on the
                      concept. The architect should be a specialist in designer hotel.
                  •   State other facilities unique to your resort
                  •   Every feature of the product should bring about a uniqueness and should be contemporary in style.
                  •   State the Segment and Nationality mix of the hotel
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                  •   All collaterals, brochures, website etc. to be uniformed and should be reflective of its concept.
                  •   Marketing initiatives such as partnerships, alliances should be done with other products of similar
                      reputation.
                  •   Celebrity visits
                  •   Property USP’s (Unique Selling Proposition)
Leading Heritage Hotel/Resort
                  •   A clear justification of the property to be given to be included under this category, with a good storyline to
                      define same.
                  •   The ambience of the hotel and the service model should reflect the positioning.
                  •   International accolades and certification received.
                  •   Promotion of local arts and crafts by the hotel
                  •   All marketing collaterals should reflect the heritage look and feel including in the tone of voice.
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                  •   The property should be outstanding with a strong reputation for its heritage value.
                  •    Recent unique initiatives introduced keep in line with positioning International memberships /
                      partnerships to be listed.
Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort
                  •   The hotel should have a five-star rating
                  •   Should be located outside a metro city
                  •   The essence of luxury should reflect across all operational areas. Give details.
                  •   The property should have extensive range of facilities and offerings
                  •    Submit the personalized service aspects practiced at your property
                  •    Excellence in design quality and attention to detail to be defined.
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                  •   Details of food and beverage options including 24hr restaurants and IRD (In Room Dining) facilities and outdoor options.
                  •   Availability of Indoor and outdoor sports activities should be specified.
                  •   Resort should have different room categories including suites.
                  •   Specify room category offerings.
                  •   Facilities available for differently-abled guests.
                  •   Details of International / Local memberships / partnerships and accolades
                  •   What TQM (Total Quality Management) practices you adopt at the property.
                  •   Availability of foreign language speaking staff at all guests contact points
                  •   What special curated experiential packages do you offer your guests
                  •   Endorsements from companies, individuals, VIP’s etc.
                  •   Give maximum of 5 other key elements to consider to be selected as the Leading Luxury Resort
                  •   Specify learning and development programmes followed at unit level to enhance service standards
                  •   Contribution to sustainable tourism
Leading Palace Hotel
                  •   Properties operating as palace hotels with a clear understanding of its history
                  •   Give a brief detail with regard to how the product evolve
                  •   The entire service design including food and beverage offered should reflect its position.
                  •   Guests staying at the property should have a unique palace experience.
                  •   The ADR (Average Room Rate) and a clear break-down of the nationalities should reflect as a product
                      suitable for top end /affluent clientele
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                  •   Endorsements from VIP’s, Celebrities and International accolades received All collaterals, promotional
                      materials, representation internationally should reflect the product positioning.
                  •   International memberships / partnerships to be listed.
Leading House Boat
                  •   Leading house boat category applies to a house boat based in south asia region.
                  •   The vessels have to be equipped with accommodation, F&B outlet / service and should be able to cater
                      groups and individuals on scheduled and charter basis.

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Leading Liveaboard
                  •   Leading liveaboard category applies to liveaboard vessels in South Asia region, catering for various
                      operations including cruising, surfing, diving and sailing.
                  •   The vessels have to be equipped with accommodation, F&B outlets and should be able to cater groups
                      and individuals.

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Leading Houseboat Brand
                  •   Leading house boat brand category applies to a house boat brand in South Asia region consisting of
                      minimum 2 vessels operated under the brand, catering for various operations including cruising, surfing,
                      diving and sailing.
                  •   The vessels have to be equipped with accommodation, F&B outlet / service and should be able to cater
                      groups and individuals on scheduled and charter basis.
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Leading Liveaboard Brand
                  •   Leading liveaboard brand category applies to a liveaboard brand in South Asia region consisting of
                      minimum 2 vessels operated under the same brand, catering for various operations including cruising,
                      surfing, diving and sailing.
                  •   The USP’s should give a competitive advantage.
                  •   Staff training and commitment to environmental sustainability.
                  •   Global certification and accreditations, memberships
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                  •   The vessels have to be equipped with accommodation, F&B outlets and should be able to cater groups
                      and individuals
Leading Dive Center / Brand
                  •   Leading dive center category is applicable for dive center (not the property) which provides property
                      based dive centers and offering certified courses, training and recreational scuba diving servicing on
                      scheduled and ad-hoc basis.

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Leading Wellness and Spa Brand
                  •   Should be Internationally or locally recognized spa brand and marketed under one banner.
                  •   The brand should be outsourced as a spa operator by a minimum of 5 hotels / resorts in a country or
                      region.
                  •   Operational concept and model should be identical across all hotels
                  •   Brand should have standalone spa facility
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Leading Destination Promoter
                  •   This award recognizes an organization that is driving value through an outstanding visitor experience.
                      (Tourism NGO’s, Tourism Boards)
                  •   The organization will need to show how they are delivering consistent excellence in visitor experience
                      showcasing some unique features in relation to the destination.
                  •   The organization will be able to show what steps they have taken to improve the end-to-end visitor
                      experience and the outcome.
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                  •   Activities done during the last 1 Year
Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Air)
                  •   Service provider should project the safety aspects provided for guests such as insurance etc.
                  •   A separate lounge facility should be a point of recognition.
                  •   Category applies for service providers with sufficient number of facilities (helicopters, seaplanes, domestic
                      airplanes) providing an exceptional service on scheduled, private hire and on ad-hoc request basis

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Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Land/Sea)
                  •   Tourist transport provider category applies for service providers with sufficient number of facilities
                      (vehicles, speedboats, boats) providing an exceptional service on private hire and on ad-hoc request basis.
                      Specialized coaches, speedboats, boats, cars are entitled to this category.

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Leading Travel Agents – Inbound
                  •   Service providers for visitors travelling in to a country, offering a range of services for individual and group travel.
                  •   Give details of online services provided with an option of payment gateway
                  •   Details of source markets and structure of handling each market
                  •   Website analysis
                  •   Keeping with current trends the company should be active on social media – give details
                  •   Overall market mix
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                  •   The agent must indicate unique service offerings in comparison to its competitors. International and local accolades, received.
                  •   Signature services / packages offered from the company to potential travellers.
                  •   In a highly competitive environment give details of the new initiatives the company has under taken in 2018
                  •   Should function as a local principal partner for more than 10 globally accepted tour operators and travel agents.
                  •   Information on overall safety measures provided for your visitors
                  •   Number of employees in the company
                  •   Total number of pax / visitors handled in 2018
                  •   Give details of how you engaged the local community in different touristic locations to enhance the quality of life in that specific area
                  •   Give details of local flavours you give your visitors from arrival to departure to showcase authenticity of the destination
                  •   Contribution to the environment and sustainable tourism
Leading Travel Agents - Outbound
                  •   Service providers for visitors travelling out of country to another destination, offering a range of services and
                      packages for individual and group travel.
                  •   Total number of destinations you have packages on offer.
                  •   What marketing initiatives are undertaken to sell such packages
                  •   Give details of new development undertaken for year 2018
                  •   Packages / tours should cover all areas of interest such as cruises, adventure, beach, culture, nature, religious etc.
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                  •   Safety measures provided for the guests travelling outbound. (Insurance, Local Guides)
                  •   Give details of training and tour experiences with fams you provide your employees in order to deliver efficient
                      service to your customers.
Leading Travel Technology
                  •   This should be targeted at e-marketing companies specialized in providing services to tourism related companies. You may need to have
                      someone who is savy to assess such organizations.

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Leading Adventure Service Provider
                  •   This category recognizes service providers which provides outdoor adventure tourism experiences that involve
                      visitor participation and a personal challenge.
                  •   List out unique offerings by your company
                  •   Accommodation provided for guests should be in line with outdoor adventure experiences.
                  •   Accolades, certifications received.
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Leading GSA
                  •   Leading GSA service provider category applies for businesses who are authorized as GSA’s of airlines.
                  •   Handling agents for more than 2 years

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Leading PSA
                  •   Leading PSA service provider category applies for businesses that are licensed to sell airlines in
                      passenger sales and ticketing services.
                  •   Minimum of 2 Airlines

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Leading Convention Center
                  •   Standalone convention centers providing required facilities and services of international standards, with a
                      seating capacity of over 1000 pax, adequate exhibition space, indoor and outdoor meeting venues.
                  •   Give details of facilities offered for such events
                  •   Location to be in a leading metro city or close proximity.
                  •   Number of International / local events held annually
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Best CSR Programme
                  •   Hotels / Resorts or any service provider in the tourism sector which genuinely been committed to making a
                      difference to the community and the environment.
                  •   Should demonstrates the benefits felt by the community and evidence of projects together with partnerships,
                      support etc.

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Leading Supervision Agent (General Aviation Service)
                  •   Handling of Private Jets
                  •   Representing Jet Handling brands
                  •   Services accompanied with Handling
                  •   Additional Arrangements for Crew
                  •   Experience in the Field
                  •   Record of Operation
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                  •   Partners / Agents in other Destinations
HOW TO NOMINATE
NOMINATION
All Nominees are registered without a participation fee to enroll the brands and products to South Asian Travel Awards (SATA).

TO NOMINATE : Fill the online application form on www.southasiantravelawards.com
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE : 30th April 2019 (00.00 Hrs)
SATA Nomination Team under the Communication Department will coordinate with relevant authorities in the respective destinations in obtaining details of entitled
entities. The information will be circulated to the respective properties / travel industry bodies / NGO’s prior to the deadline for nominations. Once a property / service
is nominated, the SATA team will notify each product about the final confirmed nominations together with the final category/s nominations has been accepted by
SATA.
It is the responsibility of the nominee to ensure that the product / service is listed properly on the website www.satravelawards.com.
Any discrepancies should be notified before the online voting commences.
EVALUATION & JUDGING
JURY
              Mr. Abdul Latheef Co Founder and                  Mr Don Rufus Lal Leanage                        Mr. Jose Joseph from Holiday
              President of SME &                                being the Last General                          KERALA and among the
              Entrepreneurs Federation. He
              has worked on policy boards for                   Manager of IHG,                                 owners of Leia Cruise
              MATI, MATATO, MNCCI, labor                        Intercontinental Colombo                        Houseboat set on the jury
              advisory, Customs, Airport ,                      represented himself in the jury                 with his over 20 years of
              Destination Marketing. Received                   sharing his experience and                      experience based on multiple
              special award from the
              government for service rendered                   knowledge.                                      entries to the brand from
2016 - 2017                                       2016 - 2017                                     2016 - 2017   South India.
              to sustainable development of
              tourism with a history of work on
              Hotel Operations, Passenger
              Sales, Health and Wellness.

              Ms. Amal Goonetilleke. Over                       Ms Rinku Madan. She                             Ms Hinna Khalid, a
              3 decades of experience in the                    completed her studies in                        Professional consultant,
              field of Tourism and                              Global Journalism at the                        Researcher, Lecturer and writer
              hospitality specialized in Sales                  Harvard University, in the area                 who has contributed
              and Marketing for hotels and
              resorts. Presently a Marketing                    of Global Luxury. She had                       immensely in Educating and
              Consultant to hospitality                         earlier studied at the French                   empowering people. She did
              companies with local and                          Culinary Institute in New to                    her Masters in Arts in Applied
2018          International affiliations. She       2018        certify in the arena of Food      2018          Social Research, at University of
              is well versed with multiple                      Writing. She has also recently                  West of England- UK, Post
              disciplines of Sales and                          studied ‘Sparkling wine                         Graduate Diploma in Social
              Marketing across global                           making’ with one of India’s                     Science Research Methods in
              markets and segments such as                      leading Winery. She was the                     University of Bristol, Post
              Corporate, MICE, Leisure,
              Revenue Management etc.                           Editor of ‘Times Nightlife                      Graduate Diploma in PHC
              and creating sales and                            Guide’ and writes weekly                        Management at Mahidol
              marketing solutions for star                      columns at The Economic                         University
              class hotels to top end luxury                    Times andThe Sunday Times
              boutique resorts.                                 and BBC Good Food Guide.
Nominee Criteria or Prerequisites
•   Company / Hotel Service Provider is eligible to apply under a maximum of three categories
•   It is necessary to give a clear introduction of your company
•   Please identify if you are part of an International Brand, Local Brand or a standalone product
•   Please identify key USP’s (Unique Selling Propositions) for the nominated product keeping in mind your
    competitive set. If you are nominated for more than one category, it is important to give the USP’s to cover
    each of the nominated areas
•   Allocation of 20 minutes for two category and 30 minutes for three categories will be the maximum time
    you will receive. It is necessary that you prepare your presentation according to the timelines given.
•   The organizers have the right to accept / reject your nominations or nomination categories
PRESENTATION
VOTING AND JUDGING WILL BE CARRIED ON TWO DIFFERENT SYSTEMS :
45% through online voting on www.satravelawards.com
55% via professional presentation of the product.
(Each participant will be invited to come and present their brand products and services)
*Expert Panel will be selected by the SATA, consisting of total 4 members from destinations within the SATA entitled region, this will include one member from the
SATA committee.
The Expert Panel will Travel to Major Cities based on nominations to evaluate the presentations of respective nominated

TIMINGS FOR PRESENTATIONS :
1. Nominee (Single Category) : 3 mins visual and 7 minutes explanation or a total of 10 mins.
2. Nominee (Upto 3 Catogories) : 10 mins for PPT / Video, interact effectively by explaining in 20 mins, a total of 30 mins.
3. Nominee (Brands with several properties) : Description of each property in 10 Mins, a brand with 6 properties will be entitled for a time frame of 1 hour in total.

Presentation by the Nominee shall be presented to the panel on a visual / ppt with a person explaining the property / service within a time frame entitled as per
nomination. (Presentation Date will be notified minimum 30 days in advance)
Any Material collected or shared for the voting process shall be considered PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
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 Sri Lanka :                      Nepal :                                 Bangladesh
 105 Temple Road, Maradana        Ambience Lifestyle , New Baneswor       House # 25, Road # 04, Block - F
 Colombo 10 , Sri Lanka           Bijuli Bazar, Kathmandu, Nepal          Banani, Dhaka - 1213.
 Phone :                          Phone :                                 Mobile: +8801819312515 Mr H M Hakim
 +94 721681839 Mr. Nishan         +977 9802034384 Mr. Rajat Sarawagi

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 Maldives :                       India :                                 Hotel & Restaurant Association of Bhutan,
 High Rise Private Limited        No.16 , Taj Arcade ,                    Tel: +975 2 336262
 CHP #4 Building, 5th Floor,      Bakery Junction,                        Fax: +975 2 336263
 Male’, Maldives                  Trivandrum , Kerala 695001 , India      Mobile No. +975 17620803 Ms Sangeeta Rana
 Phone :                          Phone : +91 9846003301 Mr. Suraj Khan
 +960 9995575 Mr M Shamin
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