Expolanka Leisure Group has strengthened its position in South Asia’s travel and tourism industry following a notable achievement at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, where two of its travel companies secured leading honours in the same award category.
Classic Travel Sri Lanka received the Gold Award in the Leading Travel Agency (Outbound) category for the third time, while Travel Classic Bangladesh earned the Silver Award for the second consecutive year.
The dual recognition represents an important milestone for Expolanka Leisure Group, highlighting the performance of its travel businesses across two major South Asian markets.
Having both the Gold and Silver awards presented to companies operating under the same corporate group is a distinctive accomplishment, reflecting the strength of Expolanka Leisure’s regional operations and its continued emphasis on service quality.
The South Asian Travel Awards recognise achievements across the region’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, providing a platform to acknowledge organisations contributing to industry development and service excellence.
For Expolanka Leisure, the latest recognition reinforces the reputation established by its travel brands through their commitment to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and the continuous improvement of travel services.
Classic Travel Sri Lanka’s third Gold Award demonstrates its sustained recognition within the outbound travel sector, while Travel Classic Bangladesh’s second consecutive Silver Award reflects its continued presence among the recognised travel agencies in the region.
The achievements also illustrate the value of maintaining consistent service standards while adapting business operations to the expectations of customers in different markets.
As travel preferences continue to evolve, agencies are increasingly expected to provide personalised services, reliable travel arrangements and convenient solutions that respond to changing customer requirements.
Expolanka Leisure Group has identified innovation and customer-focused service delivery as important elements of its business strategy, with its travel brands seeking to provide dependable experiences for individuals and organisations.
The recognition received by both companies also highlights the contribution of their employees, business partners and wider stakeholder networks.
Commenting on the awards, Expolanka Leisure Group Chief Commercial Officer Sabry Bahaudeen expressed appreciation for the collective efforts that contributed to the achievement.
He noted that the recognition was especially meaningful because both award-winning companies operate within the same group, demonstrating the dedication of their respective teams and the confidence customers continue to place in the brands.
Bahaudeen also acknowledged the ongoing support of customers, business partners, suppliers and stakeholders, describing their relationships with the Group as an important factor behind its success.
He emphasised that the awards would provide further motivation for Expolanka Leisure to pursue innovation, enhance service standards and deliver high-quality travel experiences across its operating markets.
Beyond the individual achievements of Classic Travel Sri Lanka and Travel Classic Bangladesh, the awards reflect the Group’s wider ambitions within South Asia’s competitive travel industry.
Operating in multiple markets provides opportunities to develop regional expertise, strengthen commercial partnerships and introduce service improvements informed by different customer needs.
At the same time, maintaining successful travel brands across national boundaries requires attention to local market conditions, changing travel trends and the expectations of increasingly informed travellers.
The success of both companies at SATA 2026 suggests that Expolanka Leisure’s emphasis on brand development and customer service continues to receive recognition at a regional level.
For the Group, the latest awards represent not only an acknowledgement of previous achievements but also an opportunity to reinforce its commitment to long-term business development.
Looking ahead, Expolanka Leisure intends to strengthen its presence across South Asia while continuing to explore opportunities to improve its travel services and customer experiences.
The Group remains focused on maintaining high operational standards, encouraging innovation and building stronger relationships with its customers and industry partners.
The recognition of Classic Travel Sri Lanka and Travel Classic Bangladesh at SATA 2026 marks another chapter in Expolanka Leisure Group’s regional journey, demonstrating the ability of its travel brands to achieve success across different markets.
With three Gold Award wins for Classic Travel Sri Lanka and two consecutive Silver Awards for Travel Classic Bangladesh, the Group’s latest achievement adds to its record of recognition within the South Asian outbound travel industry.
As the regional travel sector continues to develop, Expolanka Leisure Group aims to build on this momentum by strengthening its brands, enhancing customer satisfaction and pursuing further opportunities for sustainable growth.
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