Top 5 Finalists

2023 Finalists

Please note that the Top 5 are listed in no particular order.

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.

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Seychelles Tourism, Seychelles

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Botswana Tourism Organisation, Botswana

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South African Department of Tourism, South Africa

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Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda

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Diaspora Affairs Office Of The President Of Ghana, Ghana

Please note that the Top 5 are listed in no particular order.

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.

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Gaylord Kasayi - Yebo DRC, Democratic Republic Of Congo

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Lizanne Du Plessis: Eco Africa Digital, South Africa

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Humphrey Muchuma - INUA AI, Kenya

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Bakang Keimetswe - Afrigetaway, Botswana

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Bheki Dube - Curiocity, South Africa

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Outstanding Africa Tourism Media & Marketing Award

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

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Tourism Update, South Africa

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CNBC Africa, South Africa

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Eco Africa Digital, South Africa

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African Travel & Tourism Association, South Africa

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South African Tourism, South Africa

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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.

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Prof Nellie Swart (University Of South Africa), South Africa

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Winnie Muchanyuka (CEO - Zimbabwe Tourism Authority), Zimbabwe

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Alisa Osei-Asamoah - Rail Consult, Ghana

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Judy Kepher-Gona (STTA), Kenya

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Lizanne Du Plessis: Eco Africa Digital, South Africa

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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.

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School Of Wildlife Conservation - Africa Leadership University, Rwanda

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African Wildlife Foundation, Kenya

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Onalethuso Mambo Ntema - Cultural Entrepreneur, Botswana

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TSWALU - THE MOTSE, South Africa

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Wilderness, Botswana

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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.

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Rwanda Convention Bureau, Rwanda

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City of Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa

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South African Tourism, South Africa

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Egyptian Tourism Authority, Egypt

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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.

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Sun City - South Africa

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Four Seasons Resort, Seychelles

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Marriott International, Rwanda

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Shalati Train Hotel - Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Wilderness Mombo Camp - Botswana

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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.

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Rwanda Air, Rwanda

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South Africa Airways, South Africa

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SA Airlink, South Africa

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Fly SAFair, South Africa

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Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia

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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.

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Peter Fearnhead (CEO - African Parks Network, South Africa)

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Hon Philda Nani Kereng (Minister Of Environment And Tourism) Botswana

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Derek Hanekom (Chariperson - SAA), South Africa

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Roger Foster (CEO - Fly Airlink) South Africa

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Clare Akamamzi (CEO - Rwanda Development Board) Rwanda