World Travel Awards: Africa Winners 2024

The prestigious World Travel Awards has once again recognized the outstanding contributions of the African travel and hospitality sector, honoring exceptional airlines, hotels, and destinations that showcase the continent’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. The 2024 awards highlight the best of Africa, from its leading airlines to exquisite resorts and everything in between.

Graham Cooke, Founder of WTA, said: “It has been a privilege to welcome our winners from every corner of Africa to celebrate with us in Kenya’s beautiful Diani Beach. The incredible evening will live long in everyone’s memory. Our winners represent stellar examples of tourism excellence, and I congratulate each and every one for helping raise the collective benchmark of Africa’s thriving tourism economy to even greater heights.”

Andrew Cook, General Manager, Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, reiterated that hosting the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024 was a landmark moment not just for the resort, but for Kenya’s hospitality industry. He said: “This global event not only underscores Kenya’s dedication to excellence in hospitality but also cements Diani as a premier destination for luxury travel, attracting both local and international tourists.” He added: “At Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners tonight for their outstanding achievements. Hosting this prestigious ceremony at our resort is a testament to the remarkable standards of the African tourism industry, and we are honoured to have played a role in celebrating those who have reached the pinnacle of success. We look forward to continuing to provide world-class experiences to all our guests.”

1. Africa’s Leading Airline: Kenya Airways
2. Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class: Kenya Airways
3. Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class: Ethiopian Airlines
4. Africa’s Leading Airline Brand: Kenya Airways
5. Africa’s Leading Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya
6. Africa’s Leading Airport Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, Kenya
7. Africa’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort: Diamonds Dream of Africa, Kenya
8. Africa’s Leading Beach Destination: Diani Beach, Kenya
9. Africa’s Leading Beach Resort: Swahili Beach, Kenya
10. Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel: Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa
11. Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand: Mantis Collection
12. Africa’s Leading Boutique Resort: Billionaire Resort & Retreat, Kenya
13. Africa’s Leading Business Car Rental Company: Budget
14. Africa’s Leading Business Hotel: Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria
15. Africa’s Leading Business Travel Destination: Nairobi, Kenya
16. Africa’s Leading Car Rental Company: Avis
17. Africa’s Leading Casino Resort: Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco
18. Africa’s Leading City Destination: Cape Town, South Africa
19. Africa’s Leading City Hotel: Fairmont The Norfolk, Kenya
20. Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
21. Africa’s Leading Conservation Company: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
22. Africa’s Leading Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises
23. Africa’s Leading Cruise Port: Port of Cape Town, South Africa
24. Africa’s Leading Design Hotel: Tribe Hotel, Kenya
25. Africa’s Leading Destination: Tanzania
26. Africa’s Leading Destination Management Company: Ker & Downey® Africa
27. Africa’s Leading Distillery Tour: Inverroche Distillery, South Africa
28. Africa’s Leading Family Resort: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya
29. Africa’s Leading Festival & Event Destination: Zanzibar, Tanzania
30. Africa’s Leading Green Hotel: Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
31. Africa’s Leading Hotel: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
32. Africa’s Leading Hotel Brand: Radisson Blu
33. Africa’s Leading Hotel Residences: The Residences at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya
34. Africa’s Leading Hotel Suite: Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa
35. Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine: Msafiri (Kenya Airways)
36. Africa’s Leading Leisure Travel Agency: Satguru Travel
37. Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline: Jambojet
38. Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel: Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, South Africa
39. Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa: The Cliff Villa @ Alfajiri Villas, Kenya
40. Africa’s Leading Luxury Island: Thanda Island, Tanzania
41. Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge: Silvan Safari, South Africa
42. Africa’s Leading Luxury Private Villa: Sirai House, Kenya
43. Africa’s Leading Luxury Resort: One&Only Cape Town, South Africa
44. Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Company: &Beyond
45. Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Lodge: &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, Tanzania
46. Africa’s Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp: Siringit Serengeti Camp, Tanzania
47. Africa’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator: Go2Africa
48. Africa’s Leading Luxury Train: The Blue Train
49. Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre: Durban ICC, South Africa
50. Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination: Durban, South Africa
51. Africa’s Leading National Park: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
52. Africa’s Leading New Hotel: Angama Amboseli, Kenya
53. Africa’s Leading New Resort: The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, Morocco
54. Africa’s Leading Online Travel Agency: TravelYalla
55. Africa’s Leading Private Game Reserve: Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
56. Africa’s Leading Private Island Resort: Chale Island, Kenya
57. Africa’s Leading Private Jet Charter: ExecuJet
58. Africa’s Leading Resort: Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Kenya
59. Africa’s Leading River Cruise Company: Zambezi Queen Collection
60. Africa’s Leading Safari Company: Safari.com
61. Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge: Earth Lodge @ Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
62. Africa’s Leading Serviced Apartments: Somerset Westview Nairobi, Kenya
63. Africa’s Leading Sports Resort: Ocean Sports Resort, Watamu, Kenya
64. Africa’s Leading Tented Safari Camp: Finch Hattons, Kenya
65. Africa’s Leading Tour Operator: Gosheni Safaris
66. Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction: Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
67. Africa’s Leading Tourist Board: Tanzania Tourist Board
68. Africa’s Leading Travel Agency: Blueberry Travel
69. Africa’s Leading Travel Management Company: Rennies BCD Travel, South Africa
70. Africa’s Most Romantic Resort: Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Mozambique
71. Africa’s Responsible Tourism Award: Twiga Tours

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