Winners

2021 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

Winner

Botswana

2

1st Runner-Up

Marrakesh - Morocco

3

2nd Runner-Up

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

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

Cassandra “Coach Cass” Nuamah

2

1st Runner-Up

Derrick Gakuu

3

2nd Runner-Up

Amaka Amatokwu-Ndekwu

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

Amaka Amatokwu-Ndekwu

2

1st Runner-Up

Malaika Mushandu - Africa's Connect

3

2nd Runner-Up

Jeanette Moloto

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

Ghana Tourism Authority

Winner

Ghana Tourism Authority

2

1st Runner-Up

City of Cape Town

3

2nd Runner-Up

Morocco National Tourism Office

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

Hotel Verde – Cape Town International Airport

2

1st Runner-Up

Chobe Game Lodge – Botswana

3

2nd Runner-Up

The Haven Eco River Lodge

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

Winner

SA Airlink

2

1st Runner-Up

Rovos Train

3

2nd Runner-Up

Blue Train

Outstanding Africa Tourism Media & Marketing Award

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

1

Winner

Northern Cape Tourism

2

1st Runner-Up

Dr George Manyumwa

3

2nd Runner-Up

Travel With Gizel

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

Chobe Game Lodge

2

1st Runner-Up

Mantis Group

3

2nd Runner-Up

Africa Wildlife Foundation

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

Rodger Foster