Winners

2024 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

Rwanda Development Board

2

1st Runner-Up

Ministry Of Environment And Tourism Botswana

3

2nd Runner-Up

Ministry Of Tourism Mauritius

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

Kenneth Agyepong and Abdul Karim Abdullah (Afro Future)

2

1st Runner-Up

Lizanne du Plessis (Eco Africa Digital)

3

2nd Runner-Up

Leotine Keita (Chez Leotine)

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

Taubie Motlhabane (Cape Town International Convention Center)

2

1st Runner-Up

Nonnie Kubeka (Guateng Tourism)

3

2nd Runner-Up

Lilly Ajarova (CEO - Uganda Tourism Board Uganda)

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 International Convention Center (South Africa)

2

1st Runner-Up

City of Cape Town (South Africa)

3

2nd Runner-Up

Durban International Convention Center (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

Singita Pamushana Lodge (Zimbabwe)

2

1st Runner-Up

andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp (Botswana)

3

2nd Runner-Up

La Clé Lodge & Villas (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

South African Airways, 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

Travel Africa Magazine (United Kingdom)

3

2nd Runner-Up

Southern/Eastern Tourism Update (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

Qorokwe Camp (Botswana)

2

1st Runner-Up

Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu (Botswana)

3

2nd Runner-Up

Chobe Game Lodge (Botswana)

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 (CEO and MD at Airlink) (South Africa)