Aviation Express receives prestigious TITA award
The fortnightly received the award for its continued contribution to highlighting Bangladesh’s aviation, tourism and expatriate sectors through industry-focused reporting
ATT Desk Report
Aviation Express has received the ‘TOAB International Tourism Award (TITA) 2026’ in recognition of its outstanding contribution to tourism promotion through media.
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat handed over the award at the ‘TOAB International Tourism Award (TITA) 2026’ ceremony held at Sheraton Dhaka on Sunday evening. The event was organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), according to local media outlets.
Aviation Express received the award in the ‘Best Tourism Promotion in Media’ category for its continued contribution to highlighting Bangladesh’s aviation, tourism and expatriate sectors through specialised journalism and industry-focused reporting.
Speaking at the event, the state minister said the government is working to transform tourism into a major driver of employment and economic growth, with a target of increasing the sector’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to 8–9 per cent in the coming years.
He said the government views tourism not only as an important economic sector but also as an effective tool for employment generation, regional development and cultural exchange.
Millat said an integrated tourism master plan has already been adopted to develop and promote 1,498 tourist attractions across the country, covering eco-tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism, and culture and heritage-based tourism.
He also invited policy recommendations from industry stakeholders to support reforms aimed at accelerating the development of the tourism sector and expressed optimism about expanding tourism infrastructure through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives.
Founded as a specialised media platform for the aviation, tourism and expatriate sectors, Aviation Express has established a strong presence through its fortnightly print and digital publications. The platform provides industry news, features, analysis and exclusive reports for a growing audience of aviation professionals, policymakers, corporate leaders and travel stakeholders.
Earlier, the state minister handed over honorary medals to 13 organisations in 13 categories in recognition of their contributions to the tourism sector at TITA 2026.
