Rapid Adventures honoured at South Asian Travel Awards 2026 in the Maldives
Sri Lankan adventure tourism company Rapid Adventures has won the award for Leading Promotional Campaign at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, held at Barceló Nasandhura in Malé, Maldives. This year’s ceremony marked the 10th edition of SATA, the regional awards programme that recognises excellence in travel, tourism and hospitality across Sri Lanka, India, […]
The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, held in the Maldives, celebrated Rapid Adventures, a Sri Lankan adventure tourism company, with the prestigious award for Leading Promotional Campaign. This marks the 10th annual edition of SATA, a regional program recognizing excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality across six South Asian nations. With nearly a thousand nominations, the competition was fierce, featuring hotels, airlines, travel agents, and tourism brands from these countries.
Rapid Adventures' Founder and CEO, Chathuranga Madurawala, traveled to Malé to accept the award on behalf of the company. He emphasized that the award highlights Sri Lanka's broader appeal beyond its beaches and cultural landmarks, showcasing experiences like white water rafting in Kitulgala and hiking in the Knuckles Range. To Madurawala, the recognition is a testament to the efforts of his team in showcasing these lesser-known aspects of the island.
He also thanked the company's local guides and partners, noting that many of his guides are locals from the regions they operate in. Each booking supports a village, making this award a collective accomplishment for the entire team and the communities they serve.
This is not Rapid Adventures' first SATA honor. The company previously won Leading Adventure Service Provider in 2022 and Leading Destination Promoter in 2023 and 2024. It has also been named Sri Lanka's Most Popular Travel and Tourism Website at the BestWeb.lk awards for three consecutive years. Sri Lanka shone brightly at SATA 2026, being named Leading Wellness Destination in the Visitors' Choice category and several Sri Lankan hotels and travel companies receiving awards.
Rapid Adventures, based in Negombo, offers a range of adventure experiences, corporate training programs, stays, and rentals throughout Sri Lanka, collaborating with over 20 partners and employing more than 20 certified guides and instructors. Since its inception, the company has catered to more than 25,000 adventurous travelers.
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