Winners

2025 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

Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya

2

1st Runner-Up

Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda

3

2nd Runner-Up

Ministry of Tourism & Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe

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

Nairobi, Kenya

2

1st Runner-Up

Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda

3

2nd Runner-Up

Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana

Outstanding Entrepreneurship 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

VistaVoyage Travel Group, Kenya

2

1st Runner-Up

Bushwise / FamilyQuest, South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

FL Events and Tours, Cameroon

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

Channel Africa, South Africa

2

1st Runner-Up

Weniglam Travel Magazin, Botswana

3

2nd Runner-Up

Ubora Media, Tanzania

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 Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara, Zambia

2

1st Runner-Up

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Seychelles

3

2nd Runner-Up

The Silo Hotel, South Africa

Women in Tourism 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

Hon. Barbara Rwodzi, Zimbabwe

2

1st Runner-Up

Soweto Travel Shop, South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

Fairground Holdings, Botswana

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

Kenya Airways, Kenya

3

2nd Runner-Up

Fastjet, South Africa / Zimbabwe

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

Hafeni Afrika Tourism Group, Namibia

2

1st Runner-Up

Glamping Expo, South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge

about this award
The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge is an exclusive platform designed to empower innovative African youth in the travel and tourism sector

1

Winner

Octavius Maketo — Ubuntu Aquatics CC, Namibia

2

1st Runner-Up

Brenda Kakungulu Asasira — Bris Agro Safaris (U) Ltd, Uganda

3

2nd Runner-Up

Leon Chaperuka — Eastville Chemakuti Sustainable Ecotourism Travels, Zimbabwe

Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge – Limpopo Edition

about this award
The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge is an exclusive platform designed to empower innovative African youth in the travel and tourism sector

1

Winner

Pfano Nefale — Ahipfunaneni South African Campaign (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

2

1st Runner-Up

Ntokoto Leon Hobyani — Pfukaloop, South Africa

3

2nd Runner-Up

Vele Funanani Ayanda, 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

Minister Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya