Winners

2018 Winners

Leading in Progressive Policies’ Award

about this award
A country, head of state, minister or government organization/team who has shown progressive and excellence in policy-making for sustainable tourism growth and development in their destination.

1

Rwanda Development Board

Winner

Rwanda Development Board

2

Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibia

1st Runner-Up

Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibia

3

Seychelles Tourism Board /Tourism Ministry

2nd Runner-Up

Seychelles Tourism Board /Tourism Ministry

Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award

about this award
An entrepreneur (or a small group of entrepreneurs) who has shown excellence in entrepreneurship in Africa’s travel, tourism, hospitality and/or aviation industry.

1

Lekan – Kehinde, Michael Oluwadamilare - Discoveria

Winner

Lekan – Kehinde, Michael Oluwadamilare - Discoveria

2

1st Runner-Up

Lipian Bongani Mtandabari - Phezulu Safaris (PRIVATE) Limited

3

Ikechi Uko

2nd Runner-Up

Ikechi Uko

Women in Leadership Award

about this award
The most inspiring and influential leading woman who has and continue to make and outstanding contribution to changing the course of tourism development in Africa.

1

Winner

Carmen Nibigira

2

1st Runner-Up

Rosette Chantal Rugamba | Managing Director

3

Ms Jacinta Nzioka, Kenya Tourism Board

2nd Runner-Up

Ms Jacinta Nzioka, Kenya Tourism Board

Most Innovative Business Tourism Destination Award

about this award
Most Innovative and Sustainable Business Tourism and MICE Destination in Africa based on destination rating, number of classified hotels, value for money, value chain development, number of visitors vs socio-economic benefits to the destination and/or green credentials.

1

South Africa

Winner

South Africa

2

Kigali City

1st Runner-Up

Kigali City

3

Western Cape and Cape Town

2nd Runner-Up

Western Cape and Cape Town

Outstanding Accommodation Facility / Group Award

about this award
Accommodation facility with best world class facilities, quality standards, service excellence provided to guests and sustainable practices (i.e. green credentials, decent employment practices, staff development opportunities) in Africa. Small operations are highly encouraged to participate.

1

SABI Private Game Reserve

Winner

SABI Private Game Reserve

2

and Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – Tanzania

1st Runner-Up

and Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – Tanzania

3

Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award

about this award
Tourism transport organization providing the highest quality standard of service to travelers and has sustainability environmental credentials. This includes the most reliable and efficient transportation companies serving all destination in Africa including remote tourism destinations in Africa.

1

Ethiopian Airways

Winner

Ethiopian Airways

2

South Africa Airways

1st Runner-Up

South Africa Airways

3

2nd Runner-Up

FlySafair

Outstanding Africa Tourism Media & Marketing Award

about this award
The most influential media and/or marketing contribution to changing the image of Africa.

1

VoyagesAfriq Media Limited

Winner

VoyagesAfriq Media Limited

2

1st Runner-Up

Katchie Nzama

3

Lekan – Kehinde, Michael Oluwadamilare - Discoveria

2nd Runner-Up

Lekan – Kehinde, Michael Oluwadamilare – Discoveria

Championing Sustainability Award

about this award
Destination, business, third sector organization or policy that has made an outstanding contribution to conservation/ environmental protection and community development.

1

Wilderness Safaris

Winner

Wilderness Safaris

2

Seychelles Tourism Board /Tourism Ministry

1st Runner-Up

Seychelles Tourism Board

3

Botswana Tourism Board

2nd Runner-Up

Botswana Tourism Board

Destination Africa - Lifetime Award

about this award
This will be offered to an individual who has made exceptional lifetime contribution in creating positive change in relation to “Destination Africa” beyond the African continent.

1

Winner

Professor Wangari Muta Maathai (1940-2011)

2

Nelson Mandela and Nelson Mandela Foundation

1st Runner-Up

Nelson Mandela and Nelson Mandela Foundation

3

2nd Runner-Up

Russel Friedman (late) Wilderness Safaris