In a moment of regional pride, Indian tourism stalwart Jyoti Mayal was lauded as the “Face of South Asia Tourism” at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, hosted in Sri Lanka. Earning further acclaim, Mayal received the affectionate title “Mother of Sri Lanka,” underscoring decades of commitment to fostering unity, cultural exchange, and growth in South Asian tourism.
This prestigious SATA honor recognizes her dynamic contributions to elevating South Asia’s appeal on the world tourism stage, championing collaboration, and representing a vibrant family of tourism professionals. Accepting the honor, Mayal shared, “Truly honoured to be recognised as the Face of South Asia Tourism by SATA and lovingly called the Mother of Sri Lanka. Grateful for this recognition and proud to represent our vibrant tourism family!”
The SATA 2025 event brought leading achievers and organizations together, celebrating excellence across the region’s acclaimed destinations, and highlighting individuals who drive unity, innovation, and growth in tourism.
