Over 600 delegates from over 38 countries over 3 days online and 150 physical attendees. 

Africa Tourism Leadership Awards

This is the only pan African industry awards of its kind in Africa. It recognizes and celebrates change-makers and innovation pioneered by Africans, in Africa, for African travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation industries.

Particular attention and recognition is given to nominees who can prove their commitment to leadership through sustainability in tourism practices and policy-making.

Nominees and winners include individuals, small enterprises, countries, heads of states, destinations, cities, hotel groups, organizations, ministers, policy-makers and entrepreneurs. Nominees must be a stakeholder in Africa’s travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation industries – including public, private, third sector stakeholders, individuals or group of individuals, destinations, communities and other stakeholders operating in Africa.

Both self-nominations and nominations by other people are acceptable. Categories for the awards nominations include Leading in Progressive Policies Award, Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award, Outstanding Africa Tourism Media & Marketing Award, Women in Leadership Award, Championing Sustainability Award, Most Innovative Business Tourism Destination Award, Outstanding Accommodation Facility/Group Award, Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award and Destination Africa – Lifetime Award.

Winners of the awards will be announced at the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum to be hosted by Botswana Tourism Organization.