WATO gets on Africa Travel Awards shortlists for ‘Best Tourism Non Profit’ and ‘Responsible Tourism Initiative’ organization

 

(Posted 19th October 2025)

 

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We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in two categories at the Africa Tourism Awards 2025 (The Balearica Awards)

1. Best Tourism Non-Profit Award
2. Best Responsible Tourism Initiative – through our West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN), a proud pillar of WATO.

These nominations are a reflection of our commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and responsible tourism across West Africa. It is rightful we extend our gratitude to our partners, members, and communities who continue to walk this journey with us.

Secure your ticket for the official event on Sunday, 2nd November 2025, at the Hilton London Canary Wharf.

Secure your seat today: https://bit.ly/3KmkMty

 

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Congratulations to WATO for making it to the shortlist!

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

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