Winners

2019 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 Tourism Development

Winner

Rwanda Tourism Development

2

Ghana Tourism Authority

1st Runner-Up

Ghana Tourism Authority

3

Botswana Tourism Board

2nd Runner-Up

Botswana

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

Winner

CAM Consulting Group

2

1st Runner-Up

We Move Technologoes Lts

3

2nd Runner-Up

Wojo Ghana

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

Francine Zana

2

Elcia Grandcourt

1st Runner-Up

Elcia Grandcourt

3

2nd Runner-Up

Belise Kariza

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

Winner

Cape Town

2

Kigali City

1st Runner-Up

Kigali

3

Ghana Tourism Authority

2nd Runner-Up

Ghana Tourism Authority

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

Winner

Azalia

2

1st Runner-Up

Mantis Collection

3

Wilderness Safaris

2nd Runner-Up

Wilderness

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

1st Runner-Up

AVIS

3

2nd Runner-Up

Fly Mango

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

Voyages Afriq

2

1st Runner-Up

Rainmaker Digital

3

2nd Runner-Up

Pen It Multi Media Limited

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

Winner

African Parks

2

1st Runner-Up

Africa Wildlife Foundation

3

2nd Runner-Up

Mantis

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

President Paul Kagame

2

1st Runner-Up

Paul Gardiner