Are you ready for the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Awards?

(Posted 19th August 2024)

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Event!
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is fast approaching, and we’re excited to announce an incredible lineup of keynote speakers. Join us as we welcome industry titans such as the CEO of MSC Cruises, the CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, the Deputy Ministers of Ghana and Zimbabwe, and the CEO of the Kenya Tourism Board, among others. These influential leaders will share their insights on the future of African tourism and inspire us to reach new heights.

Venue: Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, Gaborone, Botswana

Date: 3rd September – 6th September 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP 5 FINALISTS
We are thrilled to announce the top five finalists for each category of the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards (ATLA)! These outstanding individuals, businesses, and destinations have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable tourism.

The competition was fierce, and selecting the top five was no easy task. We commend all nominees for their remarkable contributions to the African tourism industry.

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

TOP 5 Leading in Progressive Policies’ Award Department of Tourism South Africa Rwanda Development Board Ministry of Tourism Mauritius Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia Ministry of Environment and Tourism Botswana

TOP 5 Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award Lizanne du Plessis (Eco Africa Digital) Leotine Keita (Chez Leotine) Kenneth Agyepong and Abdul Karim Abdullah (Afro Future) Vincent Mathebula (BHS Safari Company) Heinrich Hafeni Nghidipaya

TOP 5 Women in Leadership Award Lilly Ajarova (CEO – Uganda Tourism Board Uganda) Taubie Motlhabane (Cape Town International Convention Center) Isatou Foon (Gambia Tourism Board) Carmen Davids and Yasmine Kazadi (Inside the Diaspora) Nonnie Kubeka (Guateng Tourism)

TOP 5 Outstanding Africa Tourism Media & Marketing Award Go Places Digital (Kenya) Africa Tourism Association (USA) CNBC Africa (South Africa) Southern/Eastern Tourism Update (South Africa) Travel AfricaMagazine (United Kingdom)

TOP 5 Championing Sustainability Award Know your Wildlife and the Environment Zambia – KWEZ (Zambia) Namibia Tourism Board (Namibia) Qorokwe Camp (Botswana) Chobe Game Lodge (Botswana) Tuli Safari Lodge Mashatu (Botswana)

TOP 5 Most Innovative Business Tourism Destination Award City of Cape Town (South Africa) Cape Town International Convention Center (South Africa) Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) (Rwanda) Sandton Convention Center (South Africa) Durban International Convention Center (South Africa)

TOP 5 Outstanding Accommodation Facility / Group Award The Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch (South Africa) Singita Pamushana Lodge (Zimbabwe) Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (Ghana) andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp (Botswana) La Clé Lodge & Villas (South Africa)

TOP 5 Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award Kenya Airways Ethiopian Airlines Anna’s Car Rental Airlink South African Airways

TOP 5 Destination Africa – Lifetime Award To Be Announced At The Awards

The winners will be announced at the prestigious ATLA Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate their achievements and recognize their impact on the industry.

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in congratulating the finalists!