Classic Travel and Classic Destinations have secured a double victory at the World Travel Awards 2026, winning two prestigious Sri Lankan tourism industry titles.
Classic Travel was named Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency 2026, while Classic Destinations was recognised as Sri Lanka’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026.
The awards were presented during the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, where travel leaders from across the region gathered in the Maldives. The prestigious event, powered by Bank of Maldives, is being held at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day.
The awards were received by Sabry Bahaudeen, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Director of the Expolanka Leisure Cluster, on behalf of Classic Travel and Classic Destinations.
Speaking after the achievement, Bahaudeen said the double recognition was a proud moment for the organisation and reflected the dedication of its teams, partners and customers.
“We are truly honoured to receive these two awards at the World Travel Awards 2026. This recognition is a proud moment for our entire team and reflects the passion, commitment and dedication that our people bring to everything we do. We are grateful to our partners and customers for their continued trust and support. These awards inspire us to continue raising the bar and delivering exceptional travel experiences while promoting Sri Lanka as a destination.”
Often described as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” the World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to recognise brands and organisations that demonstrate excellence and help raise standards of service and innovation across the global travel and tourism industry.
The double victory places Classic Travel and Classic Destinations among the Sri Lankan tourism brands receiving international recognition at this year’s World Travel Awards, highlighting their contribution to the country’s travel and destination management sector.
