Winners

2022 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

Prof Dème Mohamed Faouzou

2

1st Runner-Up

Namibia

3

2nd Runner-Up

Chobe Enclave Conservation Trust

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

Dr Patrick Bitature

2

1st Runner-Up

Global Passport Education (GPE)/AfriYoung Hoteliers Hospitality and Tourism

3

2nd Runner-Up

Epaphrate Minuifuong

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

Dr Memunatu Pratt

2

1st Runner-Up

Souzane Murekatete

3

2nd Runner-Up

Sherin Francis

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

City of Cape Town

2

1st Runner-Up

Rwanda

3

2nd Runner-Up

Durban International Convention Center

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

The Oyster Box

2

1st Runner-Up

One&Only Resorts

3

2nd Runner-Up

Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel

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

Air Côte d'Ivoire Officiel

3

2nd Runner-Up

Helicopter Horizons

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

Ghana Tourism Authority

2

1st Runner-Up

Northern Cape Tourism Authority

3

2nd Runner-Up

Vixen Excursions

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

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

2

1st Runner-Up

Rwanda

3

2nd Runner-Up

Justice Tourism 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

Hon. Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Ghana