Top Finalists – 2025 – Africa Tourism Leadership Forum

Top 5 Finalists

2025 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.

5

Please note that the Top 3 are listed in no particular order.

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.

3

5

Please note that the Top 4 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.

4

5

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.

5

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.

5

Please note that the Top 3 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.

3

5

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.

5

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.

5

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.