Top 5 Finalists
2024
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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Department of Tourism South Africa
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Rwanda Development Board
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Ministry of Tourism Mauritius
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Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia
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Ministry of Environment and Tourism Botswana
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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Lizanne du Plessis (Eco Africa Digital)
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Leotine Keita (Chez Leotine)
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Kenneth Agyepong and Abdul Karim Abdullah (Afro Future)
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Vincent Mathebula (BHS Safari Company)
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Heinrich Hafeni Nghidipaya
Please note that the Top 5 are listed in no particular order.
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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Go Places Digital (Kenya)
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Africa Tourism Association (USA)
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CNBC Africa (South Africa)
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Southern/Eastern Tourism Update (South Africa)
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Travel AfricaMagazine (United Kingdom)
Please note that the Top 5 are listed in no particular order.
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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Lilly Ajarova (CEO – Uganda Tourism Board Uganda)
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Taubie Motlhabane (Cape Town International Convention Center)
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Isatou Foon (Gambia Tourism Board)
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Carmen Davids and Yasmine Kazadi (Inside the Diaspora)
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Nonnie Kubeka (Guateng Tourism)
Please note that the Top 5 are listed in no particular order.
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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Know your Wildlife and the Environment Zambia – KWEZ (Zambia)
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Namibia Tourism Board (Namibia)
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Qorokwe Camp (Botswana)
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Chobe Game Lodge (Botswana)
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Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu (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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City of Cape Town (South Africa)
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Cape Town International Convention Center (South Africa)
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Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) (Rwanda)
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Sandton Convention Center (South Africa)
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Durban International Convention Center (South Africa)
Please note that the Top 5 are listed in no particular order.
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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The Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch (South Africa)
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Singita Pamushana Lodge (Zimbabwe)
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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Ghana)
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andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp (Botswana)
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La Clé Lodge & Villas (South Africa)
Please note that the Top 5 are listed in no particular order.
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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Kenya Airways, Kenya
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South Africa Airways, South Africa
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Anna’s Car Rental, Malawi
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Airlink, 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.
Winner
To Be Announced
At The Awards