Classic Travel has once again secured top honours at the Malaysia Airlines Trade Elevation Summit 2026, winning the prestigious Golden WAU Award and continuing its consecutive run of recognition at the global industry event. The awards ceremony, took place on 14th May at Shangri-La in Kota Kinabalu, recognises outstanding global trade partners that continue to strengthen Malaysia Airlines’ international presence and performance.
The Malaysia Airlines Trade Elevation Summit (TES) has become one of the airline’s key global industry platforms, bringing together over 300 travel agents, and partners, from across multiple international markets. Organised in collaboration with the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MYCEB), the summit focuses on strengthening global partnerships, driving tourism growth, and positioning Malaysia as a strategic tourism and aviation hub.
Classic Travel’s latest recognition further reinforces its strong and long-standing partnership with Malaysia Airlines, while highlighting the company’s continued leadership and performance within the Sri Lankan travel industry. The award reflects consistent excellence in sales performance, customer engagement, and strategic collaboration with one of the world’s leading airlines.
Commenting on the achievement, Sabry Bahaudeen, Director – Expolanka Leisure Cluster, said: “To continue being recognised over consecutive years at a global platform such as this is incredibly meaningful for us. It reflects the relentless focus our teams place on quality, customer service, and consistently delivering value to both our customers and partners. We are deeply grateful to Malaysia Airlines for this continued recognition and to our teams and stakeholders whose dedication and trust continue to drive our success year after year.”
Classic Travel’s continued recognition at the Malaysia Airlines Trade Elevation Summit highlights not only its exceptional performance as a travel partner, but also Sri Lanka’s growing contribution to regional travel and tourism.
Photo caption: Sabry Bahaudeen, Director – Expolanka Leisure Cluster recieiving the award.
About Classic Travel
Classic Travel is a leading travel solutions provider and a trusted household name in the industry, with a strong presence in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the United Arab Emirates. Backed by the Expolanka Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerates, the company delivers seamless and personalised travel experiences across both leisure and corporate segments.
With a strong focus on customer service, innovation, and reliability, Classic Travel offers a comprehensive range of travel solutions, ensuring convenience and consistency at every stage of the journey. The company continues to set industry benchmarks through its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and long-standing partnerships.