(Posted 22nd October 2024)
Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognize and celebrate excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. A global hallmark of industry distinction, the awards shine a spotlight on outstanding achievements within the industry. Each year, the World Travel Awards host a Grand Tour, a series of regional gala ceremonies that honor excellence across continents, culminating in a Grand Final where winners compete for the ultimate title at the end of the year.
In Africa, the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024 took place at the stunning Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. This event not only celebrates the broader travel and hospitality industry but also highlights remarkable achievements in the African aviation sector.
Highlights from the African Aviation Awards:
Kenya Dominates the Stage
Kenya emerged as the most recognized country in African aviation this year. Kenya Airways clinched the title of Africa’s Leading Airline 2024, while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, operated by the Kenya Airports Authority, was celebrated as Africa’s Leading Airport 2024—a notable achievement for the second consecutive year. Kenya Airways edged out Ethiopian Airlines, which held the title in 2023, marking a significant comeback.
In addition to these accolades, Kenya Airways secured three more awards, including the prestigious title of Africa’s Leading Airline Brand 2024 and Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2024, surpassing Ethiopian Airlines, the previous winner. The airline’s inflight magazine, Msafiri, also took home the award for Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine 2024, achieving this honor for an impressive fourth time since 2022.
The Four Points by Sheraton, Nairobi Airport was recognized as Africa’s Leading Airport Hotel 2024, achieving this distinction for the fourth time and remaining the only hotel to have received this honor since the award’s inception in 2021. The hotel also won in the national category as Kenya’s Leading Airport Hotel 2024 for the fourth consecutive year.
Ethiopian Airlines was awarded Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2024, reclaiming the title from Kenya Airways.
Additionally, Jambojet, Kenya’s low-cost carrier, was named Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2024, marking its fourth consecutive recognition since the award was first presented in 2022. ExecuJet Aviation Group, with operations in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Seychelles, celebrated its third consecutive win as Africa’s Leading Private Jet Charter 2024.
Lastly, Safarilink Aviation, a premier safari carrier operating from Nairobi Wilson Airport, was honored as Kenya’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier 2024, edging out AirKenya Express Limited, the previous winner.
For the complete list of Africa winners from the 2024 World Travel Awards, click here.
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