Winners

2020 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

Ms Jacinta Nzioka, Kenya Tourism Board

1st Runner-Up

Kenya Tourism Board

3

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

Flawless Events - Ethiopia

2

1st Runner-Up

Anthea Rossouw - South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

Lateranga BnB - South Africa

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

Anthea Rossouw - South Africa

2

Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo

1st Runner-Up

Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo - South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

Stella Fubara Obinwa - Dubai

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

Western Cape and Cape Town

Winner

Cape Town & Western Cape

2

3

Kigali City

2nd Runner-Up

Kigali City

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 - South Africa

2

1st Runner-Up

Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Félicité, Seychelles

3

2nd Runner-Up

Bisate Lodge, Rwanda

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 Airlines

2

3

2nd Runner-Up

Trans Magnific

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

Umurage Wacu Group

3

2nd Runner-Up

John Oluwatosin Akinribido

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

Anthea Rossouw

2

1st Runner-Up

Africa Sustainable Tourism Care Foundation

3

2nd Runner-Up

Local Female Guides - Uganda

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

H.E. Nana Akuffo Addo - Ghana Government and Republic of Ghana