Winners

2023 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

Diaspora Affairs Office Of The President Of Ghana, Ghana

2

1st Runner-Up

Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda

3

2nd Runner-Up

South African Department of Tourism, South Africa

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

Lizanne Du Plessis: Eco Africa Digital, South Africa

2

1st Runner-Up

Gaylord Kasayi - Yebo DRC, Democratic Republic Of Congo

3

2nd Runner-Up

Bakang Keimetswe - Afrigetaway, Botswana

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

Lizanne Du Plessis: Eco Africa Digital, South Africa

2

1st Runner-Up

Alisa Osei-Asamoah - Rail Consult, Ghana

3

2nd Runner-Up

Judy Kepher - Gona (STTA), Kenya

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, South Africa

2

1st Runner-Up

Rwanda Convention Bureau, Rwanda

3

2nd Runner-Up

South African Tourism, South Africa

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

Four Seasons Resort, Seychelles

2

1st Runner-Up

Sun City - South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

Shalati Train Hotel - Kruger National Park, South Africa

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

Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia

2

1st Runner-Up

Airlink, South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

Fly SAFair, South Africa

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

CNBC Africa, South Africa

2

1st Runner-Up

Tourism Update, South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

African Travel & Tourism Association, South Africa

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 Wildlife Foundation, Kenya

2

1st Runner-Up

School Of Wildlife Conservation - Africa Leadership University, Rwanda

3

2nd Runner-Up

TSWALU - THE MOTSE, South Africa

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 Philda Nani Kereng (Minister Of Environment And Tourism) Botswana