The South Asian Travel Awards, recognised as the region’s premier platform celebrating excellence in tourism and hospitality, brought together industry leaders, tourism authorities, and partners from across South Asia.
This year’s gala honoured 53 Gold and 113 Silver Award winners for excellence, innovation, and resilience.
Hayleys Travels was selected as the winner among numerous regional travel agencies for its expertise in curating seamless outbound travel experiences for travellers.
The award recognises the company’s outstanding service standards, innovative offerings, and contribution to strengthening outbound tourism.
Winners were chosen through a rigorous evaluation process by an expert panel of industry professionals, who assessed service quality, sustainability, and overall contribution to the travel and hospitality sector.
Ruwan Waidyaratne, Managing Director of Advantis Group, said,
"This recognition highlights Hayleys Travels’ leadership in outbound tourism and reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, service excellence, and strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence in the global travel landscape.
We will continue to build on this success, exploring new opportunities to delight travellers and expand our reach across the region."
Gerard Victoria, CEO/Director of Hayleys Travels and Member of the Group Management Committee of Advantis Group, added,
“Being named the ‘Leading Travel Agency - Outbound’ is a proud moment for our team. We are deeply grateful to our loyal customers, our dedicated staff, and our supportive airline and hospitality partners, whose trust and collaboration have been vital to our success.
This award inspires us to keep raising the bar in delivering extraordinary travel experiences."
Combining decades of industry expertise with a commitment to innovation, Hayleys Travels crafts tailored experiences for every type of traveller, from young explorers seeking adventure, families looking for seamless vacations, or seniors aiming to enjoy life’s pleasures.
Guided by a customer-first approach and strong partnerships with airlines and hospitality providers, Hayleys Travels transforms travel dreams into memorable journeys, making every trip effortless, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
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About Hayleys Travels
Hayleys Travels, a fully owned subsidiary of the Hayleys Advantis Group, is one of Sri Lanka’s leading IATA-accredited outbound and inbound travel solutions providers with over four decades of expertise.
Its comprehensive portfolio of services includes air ticketing, curated outbound holiday packages, inbound destination management, visa and immigration support, travel insurance, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) solutions.
Through strong partnerships with global airlines, hospitality providers, and tour operators, Hayleys Travels delivers reliable, end-to-end travel solutions for leisure, business, and corporate travellers.
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1. From left to right - Belinda De Silva - Manager - Outbound, Chamil Udawatte -Director, Gerard Victoria - Director/CEO, Shareek Ahmed - Director, Manisha Siriwardena - Key Account Manager.
2. Hayleys Travels Director/CEO Gerard Victoria receiving the award.