RIU Hotels & Resorts Named Gold Winner at the SATA Awards 2025

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Spanish hotel group recognised as South Asia’s Leading Resort and Hotel Brand

RIU Hotels & Resorts has been named “Gold Winner” in the category Leading Resort/Hotel Brand in South Asia at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, the region’s most prestigious recognition for excellence in hospitality and tourism.

The award was accepted by Sisitha Weerasekara, Cluster Sales Manager for the Maldives and Sri Lanka, during the official gala held on September 20 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. The distinction was presented by the Chairperson of Visit Maldives Corporation.

Commitment to quality and service in South Asia

RIU’s success in South Asia reflects its growing footprint in the region. The group currently operates three properties: Hotel Riu Sri Lanka, the company’s first hotel on the continent (opened in 2016), and two Maldivian resorts – Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas and Hotel Riu Atoll.

The SATA recognition, based on professional evaluations and public voting, underscores RIU’s dedication to high-quality hospitality, strong service standards, and innovation in one of the world’s fastest-evolving tourism markets.

About RIU Hotels & Resorts

Founded in Mallorca in 1953 by the Riu family, RIU Hotels & Resorts remains a family-owned company now managed by its third generation. The group operates 98 hotels across 21 countries, employing more than 38,000 people and welcoming 6.7 million guests in 2024.

Renowned for its All Inclusive by RIU concept – offered in over 74% of its properties – the chain also manages an expanding portfolio of Riu Plaza city hotels. RIU ranks among the world’s top 40 hotel chains, one of the Caribbean’s leading brands, and the fourth largest in Spain by room count.

For more information, visit www.riu.com