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GRAHAM COOKE WELCOME On behalf of World Travel Awards, I warmly welcome you to our Africa Gala Ceremony 2017, this year being hosted by the fabulous Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre here in Kigali, capital of Rwanda. We are joined here this evening by our partners Bench Events and I offer a warm welcome to delegates who are visiting us from Africa Hotel Investment Forum and AviaDev Africa.

Peacefully nestled along picturesque hilltops, Kigali is a thriving African city notable for its cleanliness, orderliness, and hospitality. The capital is a great place to begin or

end any Rwanda journey as it is conveniently located in the geographic centre of the country. Travellers here enjoy exploring the great cultural activities - including several award-winning museums, burgeoning music scene, and some of east Africa’s most memorable dining experiences. So do make sure to get out and about during your time in the city.

exceptional event is the latest stage in our Grand Tour 2017, which this year begun in Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, China.

After a successful launch, we moved to Sun Aqua Vilu Reef on the South Nilandhe Atoll in the Maldives, where we welcomed hundreds of guests from across the region to our Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony.

This is the first time World Travel Awards has visited Rwanda in our 24-year history and it’s an honour to finally arrive here at one of the most sought-after MICE destinations in Africa. This

In September Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Mexico, played host to the well-received Latin America Gala Ceremony, while most recently Russian capital of culture St. Petersburg welcomed the elite of regional tourism to our Europe Gala Ceremony 2017.

The final regional event of the year, the Middle East Gala Ceremony, will take place at Armani Hotel Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where we will honour the best of the best in this exciting hospitality market.

Winners from each of these regional events will proceed to the Grand Final 2017, this year taking place at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa. The event will take place on December 10th and I hope to see many of you in Vietnam for the show.

Each year our locations, categories, nominees and, most importantly, the number of voting travel professionals increases exponentially, revealing the tremendous public demand for the recommendation a World Travel Award signifies. The recognition we offer is one of a kind, as no other organisation has the experience, the gravitas, or the loyal following of more than half of a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals we possess.

I wish to thank our hosts this evening, the Rwanda Convention Bureau, Rwanda Development Board, Kenya Airways, Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, TV5 Monde, Rwanda Events, and Satguru Travel.

Finally, thank you to all of you for joining us on this special evening and congratulations to all our nominees on your endeavours and achievements

World Travel Awards President & Founder Graham Cooke

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CLARE AKAMANZI WELCOME

It gives us great pleasure to welcome all of you here in Kigali to mark a very special occasion for very special winners of the 24th Annual World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony.

On behalf of the Rwanda Development Board, it is an honour to be hosting tonight’s awards ceremony as well as celebrating some of the finest in the tourism & hospitality industry on the continent.

Today, we celebrate Africa tourism, and its impact and growth. We also continue to see an exciting growth in our tourism industry, and in fact, the private sector is a major contributor to our tourism and hospitality industry,

and I hereby wish to take this opportunity to invite you to explore the numerous opportunities our country has to offer.

As you will witness, the Government of Rwanda remains committed to continue promoting a conducive environment for private sector investment in tourism.

We also remain committed to the African Union 2030 Agenda of transforming tourism.

Thank You All. Clare Akamanzi Chief Executive Officer Rwanda Development Board

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Guest Editorial Kenya Airways commercial director Vincent Coste said the airline is working with both the Kenyan ministry of transport and US authorities to ensure all requirements are met.

Kenya Airways has received the final go ahead from the United States department of transportation giving the airline permission to launch passenger services to the country. The order is part of the process to commence flights to the US which is still on-going with more approval stages that are expected to be concluded soon.

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“This approval by the DOT has been achieved thanks to the hard work of great individuals within all the departments of KQ. I am confident that our team will complete the next milestones with the same success and allow us to operate non-stop flights to the US in 2018,” he said.

The carrier – considered Africa’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards - now awaits other crucial licenses to see it fly to the US by March 2018. The national carrier was granted air traffic rights to the

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport attained ‘category one’ status in February this year, having met the mandatory status required by US authorities.

The United States is also the number one source market for Kenya’s tourists and the move will greatly increase the number of tourists coming to the Kenyan market.

&BEYOND With the second phase of refurbishments completed at &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, the camp has reopened boasting a completely brand new

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Guests can freshen up on arrival with a steaming hot coffee served by expertly trained baristas from the camp’s interactive food and coffee bar. The beautiful new interiors feature earthy tones that echo the magnificent natural setting, while a sophisticated safari style offers a contemporary spin on the traditional tented camp. Dining areas decorated in neutral colours feature the clever use of mirrors to bring the outside in and enhance the sense of space and light.

The open air boma encircled by a rugged wooden fence on the very edge of the Delta and set in the mottled shade of the camps massive ebony trees allows for starlight night time dinning. A meticulously stocked new Safari Shop creates

the ideal place for guests to browse for souvenirs of their stay. The camp’s pool area has also been completely renewed, with the addition of salas for shade and comfortable loungers positioned to make the most of the beautiful Okavango Delta views. A dedicated massage sala allows guests to enjoy a decadent treatment in a private setting that plays on the tranquil environment. &beyond is considered Africa’s Leading Conservation Company by the World Travel Awards.

S A X O N H OT E L , V I L L A S & S PA Finally, Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel, the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, has announced the launch of a newly redesigned website. The new site offers users an improved and innovative design concept in conjunction with an easy-to-use booking process, and seamless integration of emerging and established technologies.

The website was created and designed in partnership with the award-winning London based content creation and marketing agency, Studio at Black Tomato. The new website has a strong lifestyle focus, highlighting the unique position of the Saxon as a purveyor of fine luxury, cultural tastemaker and champion of nature.

Another feature is the simplified online booking process for both accommodation as well as the Saxon’s award-winning restaurants. The layout is clean, uncluttered and simple to navigate; using imagery and video to showcase the elegance and luxury that the Saxon is known for.

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As World Travel Awards visits Rwandan capital Kigali for the first time, we here take a look at this African tourism hotspot to find out what holidaymakers can expect to discover.

Rwanda has recently grown to become an ideal tourism option, with its high level of safety, excellent travel infrastructure, friendly local hosts and a variety of attractions to keep visitors entertained for days.

The country is a proud member of the 125 million person strong East African Community. The residents of Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi include a blend of both nationals as well

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as a vibrant expatriate resident population. Many of these neighbours are curious and in search of short getaways they can access with ease for weekends and holidays.

For visitors from further afield the majestic mountain gorilla is the top tourist attraction drawing people to Rwanda.

The famous Kwita Izina, or gorilla naming ceremony, is based on a centuries old Rwandan tradition for giving a name

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to a new-born. The national festival was officially launched as an annual program in 2005 and has so far seen 173 baby gorillas named.

Special guests invited to name a baby gorilla include Rwandan president Paul Kagame, first lady Jeanette Kagame, various Hollywood stars, global and local celebrities, renowned journalists, tourism personalities and conservationists among others.

However once in the country, guests discover there are many more days’ worth of exploring to be had. Rwanda is becoming known as having the best-hidden adventures in Africa, great for multi-sporting trips. Few people know of the country’s diverse geography, from the thousand hills and volcanoes, rain forests and savannahs, to lakes and rivers.

BIODIVERSITY Rwanda’s lush, biodiversity makes for the perfect backdrop for a green getaway.

Environmental protection is a top priority for the country; in fact plastic bags are banned and will be confiscated at the borders. Litter is virtually non-existent and pathways are kept green and pristine for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

Some of the most popular green experiences include bird watching, where guests can catch a glimpse of rare and beautiful species on Rwanda’s bird checklist. The nation boasts one of the highest concentrations of birds per square kilometre in Africa.

Nyungwe National Park is home to over 160 species of orchids, eight of which are endemic to Rwanda, offering a chance to

see and smell one of the world’s greatest concentrations of these exotic flowers.

There are also numerous rustic to luxury eco-friendly lodges and tour operators in Rwanda. Ecotourism goes beyond being responsible to the environment, it also showcases cultural heritage and ensures local residents benefit from visits to their region through community based tourism products such as visits to a rural village to partake in food tasting, basket weaving and traditional dance.

ENDURING SPIRIT Visitors are often surprised at the incredibly positive outlook and warm hospitality of Rwandans. The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre is included on every city tour and is a must-see to understand Rwanda’s painful past, which has labelled the country for years; however, their impressive turnaround story has turned them in an inspiration among African countries.

Music and dance plays an important role in the traditions of Rwandan people. Performances range from demonstrations of bravery and excellence, to humorous dance styles and lyrics, to artistry and traditional agricultural roots. Traditional songs are often accompanied by a solitary lulunga - a harp-like instrument with eight strings.

More celebratory dances are backed by a drum orchestra, which typically comprises seven to nine members who collectively produce a hypnotic and exciting explosion set of intertwining rhythms.

Besides finding handcrafted treasures while on countrywide travels, an extensive selection of painted and handcrafted artefacts can be viewed in craft villages, shops and numerous art galleries in Kigali. An excellent place in Kigali to peruse and purchase includes CAPLAKI Craft Village for traditional handicrafts while contemporary art is available from Ivuka

Arts, Inema Art Centre and Uburanga Art Studio to name a few. A distinctively Rwandan craft is the Imigongo or cow dung paintings that are produced by a local co-operative in the village of Nyakarambi.

KIGALI Rwanda’s capital city has recently unveiled the new US$ 300 million Kigali Convention Centre. Positioned on a hilltop in the heart of Kigali near Parliament, the development is set to be one of the most recognised modern structures in Africa. Encompassing a translucent Dome, a multi-functional hall with a maximum capacity of 2,600, the KCC will help position Rwanda as the leading MICE destination in East Africa.

The MICE tourism sector has been identified by the Rwanda Development Board as providing a clear and long-term opportunity to diversify and grow Rwanda’s export strategy. In tandem with the KCC a number of international 5-star hotels are being developed (for example Radisson Blu, Marriott, Park Inn) with over 600 rooms coming onto the market.

M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N Find out more about visiting Rwanda at www.rwandatourism.com.

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AFRICA'S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 Destination Kenya Dragonfly Africa Emeco Travel Egypt Tourvest Destination Management, South Africa Unitours Maroc

AFRICA'S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL 2017 Babylonstoren’s Farm Hotel, South Africa Birkenhead House, South Africa Hotel Les Deux Tours, Morocco MannaBay, South Africa The Olive Exclusive All Suite Hotel, Namibia The Peech Boutique Hotel The Robertson Small Hotel, South Africa Tribe Hotel, Kenya

AFRICA'S LEADING FAMILY RESORT 2017 Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort, Egypt Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort, Egypt Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya One&Only Cape Town, South Africa Sultan Gardens Resort, Egypt Sun City Resort, South Africa Wild Coast Sun, South Africa

AFRICA'S LEADING CONSERVATION COMPANY 2017 &Beyond African Conservation Experience African Impact Amakhala Game Reserve Edge Of Africa MalaMala Game Reserve Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Singita

AFRICA'S LEADING DESTINATION 2017 Botswana Egypt Kenya Malawi Tourism Morocco Mozambique Namibia Nigeria Rwanda South Africa Tanzania Uganda Zambia

AFRICA'S LEADING GAME RESERVE BRAND 2017 &Beyond Legend Hospitality Group Shamwari Group Singita Game Reserves

AFRICA'S LEADING CRUISE LINE 2017 Discover Egypt, Nile Cruises Oceania Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Royal Caribbean International Silversea Cruises Sonesta Nile Cruises

AFRICA'S LEADING GREEN HOTEL 2017 Hilton Hurghada Plaza, Egypt Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge, Kenya Nkwichi Lodge, Mozambique The Aberdare Country Club, Kenya The Phantom Forest Ecoreserve, South Africa

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AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Arabella Hotel & Spa, South Africa Cape Grace, South Africa Es Saadi Gardens & Resort, Marrakech Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel, Kenya Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, Morocco Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences, Egypt Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco Palais Namaskar, Marrakech, Morocco Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco Sahara Palace Marrakech, Morocco Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa Selman Marrakech, Morocco The Palace of the Lost City, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL BRAND 2017 African Pride Hotels Conrad Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Mantis Collection ONOMO Hotels Protea Hotels Radisson Blu Sarova Hotels, Resorts and Game Lodges Serena Hotels Sofitel E&OE

Sun International Tsogo Sun

Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa

AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2017 Cape Grace, South Africa Cape Royale Luxury Hotel, South Africa Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences, Egypt Michelangelo Towers, South Africa Palacina The Residence & The Suites, Kenya Pepperclub Hotel & Spa, South Africa The Residences at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

AFRICA'S LEADING INFLIGHT MAGAZINE 2017 Horus (EgyptAir) khuluma (Kulula) La Gazelle (Tunisair) Msafiri (Kenya Airways) RAM Magazine (Royal Air Maroc) Sawubona (South African Airways) Selamta Magazine (Ethiopian Airlines)

AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Churchill Suite @ Mena House Hotel, Cairo, Egypt Livia's Presidential Suite @ Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace, South Africa Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa Pool Suite @ Palais Namaskar, Morocco Presidential Suite @ Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Presidential Suite @ Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Royal Suite @ Sahara Palace Marrakech, Morocco The Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, Morocco The Royal Suite @ Four

AFRICA'S LEADING LOW-COST AIRLINE 2017 Air Arabia fastjet Fly540 Kulula Mango AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2017 Chongwe Safaris, Chongwe River House, Zambia Grand Riad @ Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco Presidential Ocean Front Villa @ Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa Queen Cleopatra Villa @ Royal Savoy Villas, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Riad Deux Chambres @ Selman Marrakech Royal Villa @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco The Cliff Villa @ Alfajiri Villas, Kenya Villa Namaskar @ Palais Namaskar, Morocco Villa Two @ Ellerman House, South Africa

AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY ISLAND 2017 &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique Azura Quilalea Private Island, Mozambique Thanda Island, Tanzania AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY LODGE 2017 &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia Chinzombo, Norman Carr Safaris, Zambia Mwiba Lodge, Tanzania Palala Boutique Game Lodge & Spa, South Africa Royal Malewane, South Africa Sanctuary Chief 's Camp, Botswana Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge Singita Pamushana Lodge, Zimbabwe Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Tanzania Sirikoi, Kenya Thanda Safari Lodge at Thanda Safari, South Africa Virunga Lodge, Rwanda AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA 2017 Cottar's Bush Villa, Maasai Mara, Kenya Molori Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa Tarkuni @ Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa Villa Ezzahra, Marrakech, Morocco Villa iZulu @ Thanda Safari, South Africa Villa Santorini, Mozambique

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AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2017 Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, Morocco Fairmont Zimbali Resort, South Africa Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, Morocco AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 2017 Abercrombie & Kent Cox & Kings Elegant Resorts Fish Eagle Safaris Giltedge Africa Kobo Safaris Micato Safaris Pollman's Tours & Safaris Pulse Africa Rhino Africa Yampu Tours AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN 2017 Rovos Rail The Blue Train AFRICA'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE 2017 Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Egypt Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa Palais des Congrès Marrakech

by Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi, Morocco Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda E&OE

Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa The Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Kenya AFRICA'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE DESTINATION 2017 Cape Town, South Africa Durban, South Africa Kigali, Rwanda Nairobi, Kenya AFRICA'S LEADING MICE HOTEL 2017 Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco InterContinental Citystars Cairo, Egypt Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi & Palais des Congrès Marrakech, Morroco Palais Namaskar, Morocco Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Kenya Sandton Sun, South Africa Sun City Resort, South Africa The Palazzo Montecasino, South Africa The Westin Cape Town, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING NATIONAL PARK 2017 Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana Etosha National Park, Namibia Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda Kruger National Park, South Africa Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa

AFRICA'S LEADING NEW HOTEL 2017 Almaha Marrakech, Morocco Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay Kigali Marriott Hotel, Rwanda Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel, Nigeria Sheraton Annaba Hotel, Algeria The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, South Africa The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes, Egypt

AFRICA'S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT 2017 &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa, Mozambique Azura Quilalea Private Island, Mozambique Chapwani Private Island, Zanzibar Manda Bay, Kenya Rusinga Island Lodge, Kenya The Funzi Keys, Kenya Vamizi Island

AFRICA'S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 AAHolidays.co.za Africa Point Flightsite.co.za Flyin.com Travel.co.za Travelstart.co.za AFRICA'S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2017 &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa Ongava Game Lodge and Reserve, Namibia Sabi Sands Game Reserve Shambala Private Reserve, South Africa Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve, Zimbabwe

AFRICA'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Breezes Beach Club, Tanzania Conrad Pezula, South Africa Dream of Zanzibar, Tanzania Fancourt Hotel, South Africa Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, Tanzania Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, Morocco Meliá Zanzibar, Tanzania One&Only Cape Town, South Africa Palmeraie Resort, Morocco Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Sultan Gardens Resort, Egypt Sun City Resort, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY 2017 Avalon Waterways Discover Egypt, Nile Cruises Oberoi Cruises Pangolin Voyager Sonesta Nile Cruises Viking River Cruises

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AFRICA'S LEADING SAFARI COMPANY 2017 Africa Uncovered African Welcome Safaris Eyes on Africa Giltedge Africa Go2Africa Mauly Tours & Safaris Private Safaris Rhino Africa Sun Safaris Twiga Tours Wayo Africa AFRICA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 Borana Lodge, Kenya Eagles Crag Lodge @ Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Earth Lodge @ Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania Kicheche Bush Camp, Kenya Kingfisher Lodge @ Entabeni Safari Conservancy, South Africa Loisaba, Kenya Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Ngerende Island Lodge, Kenya Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Rwanda ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, Botswana Singita Ebony Lodge, South Africa Sirikoi, Kenya Thanda Safari Lodge at Thanda Safari, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 2017 129 On Kloof Nek, South Africa Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, Kenya E&OE

Ebb Tide Apartments, South Africa Lawhill Luxury Apartments, South Africa Marriott Executive Apartments Addis Ababa, Ethiopia AFRICA'S LEADING SPORTS RESORT 2017 Champagne Sports Resort, South Africa Conrad Pezula, South Africa Fairmont Zimbali Resort, South Africa Fancourt Hotel, South Africa Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco Palmeraie Resort, Morocco Royal Palm Marrakech, Morocco Sun City Resort, South Africa The Steigenberger Golf Resort, Egypt AFRICA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 Dwyka Tented Lodge at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, South Africa Elephant Pepper Camp Masai Mara, Kenya Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Kenya Finch Hattons, Kenya Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Kenya Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, Namibia Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp Khoka Moya, South Africa Jongomero Camp, Tanzania Mahali Mzuri, Kenya Mumbo Island Singita Sabora Camp, Tanzania The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Wolwedans Private Camp, Namibia AFRICA'S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION 2017 Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Robben Island, South Africa Table Mountain, South Africa V&A Waterfront, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING TOURIST BOARD 2017 Egyptian Tourist Authority Gambia Tourism Board Ghana Tourism Authority Kenya Tourism Board Moroccan National Tourism Organisation Namibia Tourism Board Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Rwanda Development Board South Africa Tourism Tanzania Tourist Board Zanzibar Commission for Tourism AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 Bonfire Adventures Club Travel, South Africa Flight Centre, South Africa Flightsite.co.za, South Africa Satguru Travel Sure Travel, South Africa Travel Choice Egypt AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL CLUB 2017 Club Travel DreamTrips Global Travel Alliance On The Go The Travel Club

AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 American Express Global Business Travel, South Africa Carlson Wagonlit Travel Club Travel Corporate, South Africa FCM Travel Solutions Giltedge International Hemingways Expeditions HRG Kenya - Elite Travel Services HRG Rennies Travel, South Africa Travel with Flair South Africa UNIGLOBE Skylink Travel & Tours Limited AFRICA'S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT 2017 Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Mozambique Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique Conrad Pezula, South Africa Diamonds Dream of Africa, Kenya Meliรก Zanzibar, Tanzania AFRICA'S RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD 2017 &Beyond Azura Benguerra Island, Mozambique Fair Trade Tourism Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Kenya Mara Naboisho Conservancy Monkey Valley Resort, South Africa Nkwichi Lodge Private Safaris Twiga Tours

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AFRICA NOMINEES 2017 ALGERIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Four Points by Sheraton Oran Le Méridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre Sheraton Oran Hotel Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden ANGOLA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Angola Car Rental Avis Europcar Hertz ANGOLA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel Hotel Baia Luanda Hotel Continental Victoria Garden Hotel BENIN'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Benin Marina Hotel ibis Cotonou Hotel Novotel Cotonou Orisha BOTSWANA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Bidvest Car Rental Europcar Hertz Rhino Car Hire BOTSWANA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 AVANI Gaborone Hotel & Casino Peermont Mondior, Gaborone Peermont Walmont at The Grand Palm Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort

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BOTSWANA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Belmond Khwai River Lodge Chobe Marina Lodge Elephant Valley Lodge Ghoha Hills Lodge, Savuti Mashatu Lodge Mogotlho Safari Lodge Muchenje Safari Lodge Sanctuary Chief 's Camp BOTSWANA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Duba Plains Camp Jack's Camp Little Tubu Camp Machaba Camp Mashatu Tent Camp Mombo Camp Zarafa Camp Zarafa Dhow Suites BURKINA FASO'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Laico Ouaga 2000 Royal Beach Hotel Sopatel Silmande Luxury Hotel & Resort BURUNDI'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hotel Dolce Vita Burundi Le Panoramique Hotel by Celexon Roca Golf Hotel CAMEROON'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hilton Yaounde Hotel Akwa Palace Pullman Douala Rabingha CAPE VERDE'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 ClubHotel Riu Karamboa Dunas de Sal Hotel Meliá Tortuga Beach

Morabeza Hotel Oásis Praiamar Oásis Salinas Sea Pestana Tropico CAPE VERDE'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Hotel Riu Palace Cape Verde Hotel Riu Touareg IBEROSTAR Club Boa Vista Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa Meliá Llana Beach Resort & Spa COTE D'IVOIRE'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Hertz COTE D'IVOIRE'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hotel Pullman Abidjan Hotel Tiama Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire Villa Anakao DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2017 Hotel Memling Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hôtel Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hotel Memling Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hôtel Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia

EGYPT'S LEADING ALLINCLUSIVE RESORT 2017 Hilton Sharks Bay Resort, Sharm El Sheikh Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna Sheraton Soma Bay Resort, Hurghada Sierra Sharm El Sheikh Sultan Gardens Resort EGYPT'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2017 Conrad Cairo Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis InterContinental Citystars Cairo JW Marriott Hotel Cairo Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo EGYPT'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Four Wheels Sixt EGYPT'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2017 Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El Sheikh Mövenpick Resort Sharm el Sheikh

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AFRICA NOMINEES 2017 EGYPT'S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 Discovery Tours Egypt Emeco Travel Egypt Escapade Travel Excel Travel Egypt Travco Travel Company of Egypt EGYPT'S LEADING FAMILY RESORT 2017 Coral Sea Sensatori - Sharm El Sheikh Jaz Mirabel Beach Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El Sheikh Palm Royale Soma Bay Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort – Hurghada Sultan Gardens Resort EGYPT'S LEADING GREEN HOTEL 2017 Adrère Amellal Eco Lodge Hilton Hurghada Plaza Iberotel Dahabeya Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna EGYPT'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, Egypt Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences JW Marriott Hotel Cairo Mena House Hotel Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

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EGYPT'S LEADING HOTEL GROUP 2017 AccorHotels Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Hilton Worldwide InterContinental Hotels Group Savoy Group Starwood Hotels & Resorts EGYPT'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Presidential Suite @ Fairmont Nile City Presidential Suite @ Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Royal Suite @ Conrad Cairo Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence EGYPT'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2017 5 Bedroom Royal Villa @ Grand Rotana Resort & Spa – Sharm El Sheikh Deluxe Villa @ Mövenpick Resort Sharm el Sheikh Queen Cleopatra Villa @ Royal Savoy Villas, Sharm El Sheikh Royal Villa @ Mövenpick Resort Aswan EGYPT'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort Hilton Pyramids Golf Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Monte Carlo Sharm Resort & Spa Palm Royale Soma Bay

Resort Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna Hurghada Sultan Gardens Resort The Westin Soma Bay Golf Resort & Spa EGYPT'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 Excel Travel Egypt Golden Tours Kimidar Tours Travel Choice Egypt ETHIOPIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Addis Regency Hotel Harmony Hotel Hilton Addis Ababa Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel The Lion's Den Hotel GABON'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Gabon Spriint Auto Hertz GABON'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hôtel Le Cristal Le Méridien Mandji Le Méridien Re-Ndama Onomo Hotel Libreville Radisson Blu Okoume Palace Hotel, Libreville

GHANA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2017 Fiesta Residences La Villa Boutique Hotel The Aknac Hotel Villa Monticello GHANA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Ghana Car Rentals Yoks Ghana GHANA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra Labadi Beach Hotel Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra The Royal Senchi Hotel & Resort Villa Monticello GHANA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Kwame Nkrumah Suite @ Villa Monticello Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Presidential Suite @ Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra Royal Suite @ La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

GAMBIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Coco Ocean Resort & Spa Mandina Lodge at Makasutu Forest Ngala Lodge The Gambia Coral Beach Hotel & Spa

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PrimatE SafariS Primate Safaris, just as the name suggests, evokes dreams of mysterious jungles filled with rare flora and fauna and the world of free-living primates. The reality will not disappoint the traveller bored with mass tourism, seeking an exclusive, highly enlightening and enjoyable ecotourism experience.

We select only the finest hotels and lodges in the cities and out in the bush. Each is carefully chosen to reflect not only our own high standards but also the spirit of the itinerary in which it is used.

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AFRICA NOMINEES 2017 KENYA'S LEADING BEACH RESORT 2017 Alfajiri Villas Diamonds Dream of Africa Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Hemingways Watamu Resort Kinondo Kwetu Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Msambweni Beach House & Private Villas Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Severin Sea Lodge Swahili Beach The Majlis The Red Pepper House KENYA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2017 Crowne Plaza Nairobi Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel InterContinental Nairobi Radisson Blu Hotel, Upperhill, Nairobi Sarova Panafric Sarova Stanley Tribe Hotel KENYA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avenue Car Hire Avis Central Rent A Car Europcar Glory Car Hire Sixt KENYA'S LEADING DOMESTIC SAFARI CARRIER 2017 AirKenya Fly540 Mombasa Air Safari Safarilink Aviation Tropic Air

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KENYA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel InterContinental Nairobi Radisson Blu Hotel, Upperhill, Nairobi Safari Park Hotel & Casino Sankara Nairobi Sarova Stanley Tribe Hotel Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club KENYA'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2017 Eden Beach Resort & Spa Palacina The Residence & The Suites Safari Park Hotel & Casino Woburn Residence Club KENYA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Presidential Suite @ Tribe Hotel Presidential Suite @ Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi The Lamu Suite @ Sarova Stanley KENYA'S LEADING INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR 2017 Gamewatchers Safaris Hemingways Expeditions Pollman's Tours & Safaris Private Safaris Somak Holidays Twiga Tours KENYA'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Alfajiri Villas Diamonds Dream of Africa Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Hemingways Watamu Resort Kinondo Kwetu Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

KENYA'S LEADING SAFARI CAMP BRAND 2017 Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Kenya Governors' Camp Collection Heritage Hotels KENYA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Elsa's Kopje Governors Camp Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara ol Donyo Lodge Ol Tukai Lodge Sanctuary Olonana Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Saruni Samburu Serena Mountain Lodge KENYA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp Angama Mara Ashnil Mara Camp Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp Elephant Pepper Camp Encounter Mara Fairmont Mara Safari Club Finch Hattons Karen Blixen Camp Kicheche Bush Camp Little Governors' Camp Mahali Mzuri Mara Plains Camp Naibor Camp Sarova Mara Game Camp Severin Safari Camp KENYA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 Bonfire Adventures Carlson Wagonlit Travel Express Travel Group Muthaiga Travel

Pollman's Tours & Safaris Satguru Travel UNIGLOBE Travel Sub Saharan Africa KENYA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 Abercrombie & Kent Carlson Wagonlit Travel FCM Travel Solutions HRG Kenya - Elite Travel Services MALAWI'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Kaya Mawa Mvuu Lodge Ngala Beach Lodge President Walmont Hotel Pumulani The Makokola Retreat MALI'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Azalaï Grand Hôtel Azalaï Hôtel Salam Radisson Blu Hotel, Bamako MOROCCO'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2017 Dar Ahlam Dar Les Cigognes Dar Rhizlane Domaine Malika Grace Marrakech Hotel & Ryad Art Place Marrakech Jnane Tamsna Kasbah du Toubkal Kasbah Tamadot Ksar Char-Bagh Palais Amani Palais Faraj Suites & Spa Riad Fes Royal Mansour Marrakech Selman Marrakech The Pearl Marrakech Villa des Orangers

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Premium Leisure & Events S'Tours Destination Management Company Travel Link Morocco Unitours Maroc Visit Morocco Travel Agency MOROCCO'S LEADING GREEN HOTEL 2017 Fellah Hotel Hotel du Golf, Marrakech Hotel Riu Tikida Garden Palais Namaskar

Palm Marrakech Royal Suite @ Sahara Palace Marrakech Royal Suite @ Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa Royal Suite @ The Pearl Marrakech Suite Deluxe @ Selman Marrakech Suite Royale @ Palais Faraj Suites & Spa The Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

MOROCCO'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Angsana Riads Marrakech Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Heure Bleue Hivernage Hotel & Spa Kasbah Tamadot La Mamounia La Sultana Marrakech La Tour Hassan Les Jardins de la Koutoubia Palais Namaskar Palmeraie Palace Royal Mansour Marrakech Sahara Palace Marrakech Selman Marrakech Sheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa

MOROCCO'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2017 Grand Riad @ Royal Mansour Marrakech Jnane Villa @ Jnane Tamsna Mazagan Villa @ Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort Oriental Pool Villa @ Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech Prince Villa @ Royal Palm Marrakech Riad Deux Chambres @ Selman Marrakech Royal Villa @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Secret Garden Villas Resort Marrakech The Villa @ L Mansion Marrakesh Guest Palace Villa Namaskar @ Palais Namaskar

MOROCCO'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Deluxe Suite @ Hivernage Hotel & Spa Exclusive Suite @ La Sultana Marrakech Master Suite @ Kasbah Tamadot Penthouse Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech Pool Suite @ Palais Namaskar Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Presidential Suite @ Royal

MOROCCO'S LEADING MICE HOTEL 2017 Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Hyatt Regency Casablanca L'Amphitrite Palace Resort & Spa Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi & Palais des Congrès Marrakech Palais Namaskar Sofitel Casablanca Tour

Blanche Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial MOROCCO'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Amanjena Angsana Riads Collection Marrakech Es Saadi Gardens & Resort Four Seasons Resort Marrakech L'Amphitrite Palace Resort & Spa La Mamounia La Sultana Marrakech Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort Palmeraie Resort Royal Palm Marrakech Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa MOROCCO'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2017 Journey Beyond Travel Marrakesh Express Travel Morocco Discovery Holidays & Tours Your Morocco Tour MOROCCO'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 Apadana Marrakesh Travel Bounty Tours Imzi Tours Ksour Voyages Marrakech Tours Morocco Like A Local Travel Exploration

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AFRICA NOMINEES 2017 MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING BEACH RESORT 2017 Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Azura Benguerra Island Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort Dugong Beach Lodge White Pearl Resorts MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Hertz Sixt MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 &Beyond Benguerra Island AVANI Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel Avenida, Maputo Pambele Hotel Southern Sun Maputo The Polana Serena Hotel MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 AVANI Deluxe Ocean Suite @ AVANI Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ Hotel Avenida, Maputo Presidential Suite @ Southern Sun Maputo Presidential Suite @ The Polana Serena Hotel MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2017 Anantara Pool Villa @ Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Beach Pool Villa @ Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa E&OE

Presidential Villa @ Azura Benguerra Island Tartaruga Private Villa @ Vamizi Island Villa Quilalea @ Azura Quilalea Private Island MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort Azura Benguerra Island Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort NAMIBIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Dollar Rent A Car Europcar Hertz Thrifty NAMIBIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 AVANI Windhoek Hotel & Casino Hilton Windhoek Hotel Heinitzburg Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre Windhoek Country Club Resort NAMIBIA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Boulders Safari Camp Epacha Game Lodge & Spa Little Kulala Little Ongava, Etosha National Park Sandfontein Lodge & Nature Reserve Serra Cafema, Namib Desert

NAMIBIA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, Namibia Ichingo Chobe River Lodge Onguma Tented Camp Wolwedans Dunes Camp NIGERIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2017 Bogobiri House Grand Towers Hotel Bon Voyage Nordic Hotel NIGERIA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2017 InterContinental Lagos Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, V.I. Sheraton Abuja Hotel Sheraton Lagos Hotel & Towers The Federal Palace Hotel The George Lagos The Wheatbaker, Lagos Transcorp Hilton Abuja NIGERIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Hertz Sixt NIGERIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 InterContinental Lagos Le Méridien Ogeyi Place Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, V.I. Sheraton Abuja Hotel Sheraton Lagos Hotel Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel The Federal Palace Hotel The George Lagos The Wheatbaker, Lagos Transcorp Hilton Abuja

NIGERIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Penthouse Suite @ The George Lagos Presidential Suite @ Le Méridien Ogeyi Place Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, V.I. Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Lagos Hotel Presidential Suite @ Transcorp Hilton Abuja NIGERIA'S LEADING MICE HOTEL 2017 Four Points by Sheraton Lagos InterContinental Lagos The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino Transcorp Hilton Abuja NIGERIA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 2017 Amara Suites Peniel Apartments Abuja Sigma Apartments VTL Suites NIGERIA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 God's Power Travels Mayfair Travel Nigeria Satguru Travel Tormek Global Travels & Tours Touchdown Travels Tour Brokers International Zenith Travels and Tours NIGERIA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 Bon Voyage Travel FCM Travel Solutions HRG Nigeria Touchdown Travels

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RWANDA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2017 Grand Legacy Hotel Hôtel des Mille Collines Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Kigali Marriott Hotel Kigali Serena Hotel Lemigo Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali The Manor Hotel Kigali Ubumwe Grand Hotel Urban by City Blue RWANDA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Crystal Car Hire Dial a Car Kigali Car Rentals Rwanda Car Rental Self Drive Rwanda Trans-Link RWANDA'S LEADING CITY HOTEL 2017 Grand Legacy Hotel Hôtel des Mille Collines Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Kigali Marriott Hotel Kigali Serena Hotel Lemigo Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Kigali Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali The Manor Hotel Kigali Ubumwe Grand Hotel Urban by City Blue RWANDA'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2017 Grand Legacy Hotel Hôtel des Mille Collines Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Kigali Marriott Hotel Kigali Serena Hotel Lemigo Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Kigali Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali The Manor Hotel Kigali

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RWANDA'S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 Jambo Tours Rwanda Lobelia Tours & Travel Agency Thousand Hills Africa

RWANDA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 International Travel Agency Lobelia Tours & Travel Agency Rickshaw Travels Rwanda Satguru Travels Kigali

RWANDA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Grand Legacy Hotel Hôtel des Mille Collines Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Kigali Marriott Hotel Kigali Serena Hotel Lemigo Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali The Manor Hotel Kigali Ubumwe Grand Hotel Urban by City Blue RWANDA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Diplomatic Suite @ Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali Presidential Suite @ Kigali Marriott Hotel Presidential Suite @ Kigali Serena Hotel Presidential Suite@ Lemigo Hotel RWANDA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 Akagaera Game Lodge Bisate Lodge Nyungwe Forest Lodge Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Virunga Lodge RWANDA'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2017 A Step Into Nature Tours Africa Tours Adventure Nature Trails East Africa Primate Safaris Rwanda

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SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Miramar by Pestana Omali São Tomé Pestana São Tomé SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Bom Bom Island Resort Club Santana Beach Resort Pestana Equador Ilheu das Rolas Pestana São Tomé

SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2017 Ellerman House Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa La Residence MannaBay Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa The Manor House Boutique Hotel The Silo, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2017 Hilton Durban Intercontinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg Sandton Sun

SENEGAL'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Hertz Sixt

SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Drive South Africa Europcar Sixt Tempest Car Hire Thrifty

SENEGAL'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Club Med Cap Skirring Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga King Fahd Palace Hotel Lamantin Beach Hotel Resort & Spa Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar Sea Plaza Terrou-Bi Hotel

SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL 2017 African Pride Mount Grace Country House & Spa De Hoek Country Hotel Grande Roche Hotel Hartford House Kurland Hotel The Cellars-Hohenort

SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING BEACH HOTEL 2017 Birkenhead House Lagoon Beach Hotel The Bay Hotel The Last Word Long Beach

SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL 2017 Birkenhead House MannaBay The Peech Boutique Hotel The Robertson Small Hotel E&OE

AFRICA NOMINEES 2017 SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Arabella Hotel & Spa Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Grace Cape Royale Luxury Hotel Ellerman House Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg One&Only Cape Town Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel, Cape Town Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa The Palace of the Lost City The Taj Hotel, Cape Town The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2017 Da Vinci Hotel and Suites Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel & Spa Michelangelo Towers Môre Quarters Apartment Hotel Pepperclub Hotel & Spa Romney Park All Suite Hotel & Spa Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa The Residences at Crystal Towers SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa Penthouse @ Cape Grace Penthouse Suite @ Pepperclub Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite (Tata Suite) @ Taj Cape Town Presidential Suite @ Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Presidential Suite @ The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ The E&OE

Westin Cape Town The Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA 2017 Lobengula Lodge @ Shamwari Game Reserve Molori Clifton, Cape Town Morukuru Ocean House, De Hoop Nature Reserve Pentagon Villa, Clifton, Cape Town Tarkuni @ Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa The Dornier Homestead, Stellenbosch Villa iZulu @ Thanda Safari SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 2017 &Beyond Abercrombie & Kent Giltedge Africa New Frontiers Rhino Africa SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 Computicket Travel Computravel Flightsite.co.za Travel.co.za Travelstart SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2017 &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Aquila Safari Samara Private Game Reserve Shambala Private Reserve Shamwari Game Reserve Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Conrad Pezula Fairmont Zimbali Resort One&Only Cape Town Sun City Resort SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 &Beyond Leadwood Lodge &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge Aquila Safari Eagles Crag Lodge @ Shamwari Game Reserve Earth Lodge at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Ivory Lodge at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve Jock Safari Lodge Kingfisher Lodge @ Entabeni Safari Conservancy Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Pondoro Game Lodge Private Granite Suites, Londolozi Private Game Reserve Royal Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge Royal Malewane Thanda Safari Lodge at Thanda Safari Tintswalo Safari Lodge SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 2017 129 On Kloofnek Atlantic Marina Lawhill Luxury Apartments Raphael Penthouse Suites SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp Dwyka Tented Lodge @ Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Hamiltons Tented Camp Kwafubesi Tented Safari

Camp Ngama Tented Safari Lodge Tanda Tula Safari Camp Thanda Tented Camp at Thanda Safari SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 Club Travel Flight Centre Harvey World Travel PenTravel Satguru Travel SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 Club Travel Corporate Giltedge International HRG Rennies Travel Sure Corporate Tourvest Travel Services Travel with Flair Uniglobe Travel SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING WINE COUNTRY HOTEL 2017 Delaire Graff Lodge Grande Roche Hotel La Residence Lanzerac Hotel & Spa Leeu Estates Mont Rochelle SUDAN'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Al Salam Rotana Hotel Coral Khartoum Corinthia Hotel Khartoum SUDAN'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Presidential Suite @ Coral Khartoum Presidential Suite @ Corinthia Hotel Khartoum Royal Suite @ Al Salam Rotana Hotel

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SWAZILAND'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Budget Europcar SWAZILAND'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Lugogo Sun Royal Swazi Spa Hotel Sibane Hotel The Royal Villas Swaziland TANZANIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2017 Baraza Resort and Spa Boutique Hotel Matlai Diamonds Star of the East Essque Zalu Zanzibar Kasha Boutique Hotel Kisiwa On The Beach Resort Zanzibar Serena Hotel TANZANIA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2017 Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Hotel Sea Cliff Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro The Arusha TANZANIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Europcar First Car Rental Tanzania Karibu Car Rental Sam’s Car Rental Tour and Safaris Sixt TANZANIA'S LEADING DOMESTIC SAFARI CARRIER 2017 Air Excel Auric Air Coastal Aviation Flightlink Regional Air ZanAir

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TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar Palace Hotel TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Presidential Suite @ Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Presidential Suite @ Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est Royal Suite @ Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro TANZANIA'S LEADING INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR 2017 &Beyond Tanzania Access 2 Tanzania Africa Dream Safaris Easy Travel Kearsleys Tanzania Adventure Tanzania Expeditions ZanTours TANZANIA'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Baraza Resort and Spa Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est Dream of Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Konokono Beach Resort Meliá Zanzibar The Palms Zanzibar Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa TANZANIA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 &Beyond Kleins Camp &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree

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Lodge &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Azura Selous Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Sayari Camp Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Singita Faru Faru Lodge Siwandu The Plantation Lodge TANZANIA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 Jongomero Camp Kaskaz Mara Camp Little Chem Chem Namiri Plains Nasikia Naona Moru Camp Nomad Kuro Tarangire Nomad Serengeti Safari Camp Olakira Camp Sanctuary Kusini Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Elewana Collection Serengeti Tortilis Camp Singita Sabora Tented Camp The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area TANZANIA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2017 Satguru Travel Shadows of Africa Takims Holidays Tanzania Travel Company Travelstart UNIGLOBE Skylink Travel & Tours Limited TANZANIA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2017 Karibu World The Rickshaw Travel Group UNIGLOBE Skylink Travel

& Tours Limited World Link Travel & Tours TOGO'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Hertz TOGO'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hotel Napoleon Lagune Hotel Sarakawa Lome Ibis Lome Centre Radisson Blu Hotel 2 Février, Lomé TUNISIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Hertz Sixt TUNISIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hasdrubal Prestige Thalassa & Spa Hotel Les Berges Du Lac Concorde La Cigale Hôtel Tabarka Mövenpick Hotel Gammarth Tunis Regency Tunis Hotel Sheraton Tunis Hotel & Towers TUNISIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 La Cigale Royal Suite @ La Cigale Hôtel Tabarka Presidential Suite @ Mövenpick Hotel Gammarth Tunis Presidential Suite @ Regency Tunis Hotel Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Tunis Hotel

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AFRICA NOMINEES 2017 UGANDA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Car Rental Uganda Europcar Expedient Car Hire Uganda Hertz Roadtrip Uganda

ZAMBIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Caribuni Investments City Drive Rent a Car Europcar Sepiso Car Rentals

UGANDA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Hotel Le Petit Village Kampala Serena Hotel Laico Lake Victoria Hotel Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa Sheraton Kampala Hotel

ZAMBIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 AVANI Victoria Falls Resort Chongwe River House InterContinental Lusaka Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka The Royal Livingstone Tongabezi Lodge

UGANDA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Presidential Suite @ Lake Victoria Serena Resort Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Kampala Hotel Royal Suite @ Kampala Serena Hotel

ZAMBIA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 Busanga Bush Camp Chiawa Camp & Old Mondoro Kafunta River Lodge Norman Carr Safaris, Chinzombo Royal Chundu Luxury Zambezi Lodge Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma The Islands of Siankaba Tongabezi Lodge

UGANDA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 Apoka Safari Lodge Chobe Safari Lodge Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge Kyambura Gorge Lodge Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge Mihingo Safari Lodge Mount Gahinga Lodge Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge Volcanoes Safaris Bwindi Lodge UGANDA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 Ishasha Wilderness Camp Lake Mburo Camp Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

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ZAMBIA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 Anabezi Luxury tented camp Musekese Camp Old Mondoro ZIMBABWE'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2017 Avis Europcar Hertz Impala Car Rental Rockshade Car Rentals & Tours

ZIMBABWE'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 Elephant Hills Resort Meikles Hotel The Kingdom at Victoria Falls The Victoria Falls Hotel ZIMBABWE'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2017 Presidential Suite @ Meikles Hotel Royal Suite @ The Victoria Falls Hotel The Presidential Suite @ Leopard Rock Hotel ZIMBABWE'S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2017 Amanzi Private Game Reserve Antelope Park Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve ZIMBABWE'S LEADING RESORT 2017 Elephant Hills Resort Leopard Rock Hotel Singita Pamushana Lodge The Victoria Falls Hotel ZIMBABWE'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2017 &Beyond Matetsi River Lodge Big Cave Camp Camp Amalinda Chikwenya Camp Little Makalolo, Hwange National Park Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools National Park Singita Pamushana Lodge Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve The Hide, Hwange National Park Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

ZIMBABWE'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2017 Kanga Camp Little Makalolo, Hwange National Park Somalisa Camp The Elephant Camp ZANZIBAR'S LEADING HOTEL 2017 &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge Essque Zalu Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon Park Hyatt Zanzibar The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar Serena Hotel ZANZIBAR'S LEADING RESORT 2017 &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge Baraza Resort and Spa Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa The Aiyana The Palms Zanzibar The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa

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Organize your business event in Saint Petersburg +7 (812) 679-61-34 14 Kutuzov emb., Saint Petersburg, Russia, info@spbcb.ru www.saintpetersburgcb.com

FANTASTIC SAINT PETERSBURG WELCOMES YOU! Due to dynamic actions of the Government of Saint Petersburg focused on development of tourist industry, objects of city’s tourist infrastructure received a number of awards justifying its high international status and quality of services rendered.

Opinions of tourists happen to be the most important assessment of the work done. We will keep on doing our best to ensure that travelling to Saint Petersburg provides true pleasure to guests in future and contributes to forming a bright and appealing image of the city where one wants to come back to over and over again.

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To stroll around royal park-and-palace ensembles St. Petersburg like an Empress wears a rich necklace — a necklace of royal summer residences located in the suburbs of the city.

Peterhof impresses by its numerous fountains, cascades and park pavilions .

The Catherine palace in Tsarskoe Selo is best known for the Golden Enfilade of state rooms that includes the world-famous Amber Room.

Pavlovsk is a cozy royal palace with unique chinaware, and amazing landscape park.

To touch the Russian Imperial history Saint Petersburg is the city of the white nights, draw bridges, royal palaces, museums and theatres, the cultural capital of Russia. It is the second largest city in Russia and the third one in Europe (after Moscow and London).

At 313, Saint Petersburg is quite young, yet the city has an impressive history. For a long time St. Petersburg remained the capital of the Russian Empire, and it was St. Petersburg that laid the foundation of socialist regime in the country

To get warm in winter The best opera and ballet performances, theatre and music festivals are performed at the season when the rivers and canals stand still, covered with the white armour of ice. Incredible Pancake week is a tasty period — to eat Russian dishes and to feel the spirit of Russia.

To crown it all the museums in winter are not overcrowded and the prices in the hotels decrease. Winter is time for magnificent balls that allow their guests to feel themselves like an Emperor

Saint Petersburg: A place to meet Saint Petersburg provides excellent modern congress and exhibition facilities, enabling it to hold world-class events.

The incentive and event industry in Saint Petersburg offers endless capabilities for business events, team building, corporate leisure and even exciting adventures.

The city possesses a wide range of exhibition spaces, conference halls and venues, comfortable hotels, and cosy restaurants with excellent cuisine.

Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017 From 01 to 30 November in Saint Petersburg the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017» will be held.

Since its foundation St. Petersburg has become not only the capital city but also a kind of trendsetter in architecture, culture, history, and the art of cooking.

Due to the fact that in the period of construction St. Petersburg the most famous and most talented European artists of the time were invited. With them our city began the tradition of cooking dishes from different European countries.

Chefs from France, Italy and Germany creatively reworked old recipes of Russian cuisine, so many Russian dishes and recipes have found an European tradition.

Later the influence of Petersburg’s cuisine began spreading across the territory of Russia, contributing to the diversity of traditional recipes from various regions of the country.

Nowadays we can confidently talk about the special Petersburg style of Russian cuisine imbued with the spirit of history, traditions, culinary experiments and innovations.

The program of the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017» includes themed dinners in restaurants, parties, workshops and master classes, shows in cooking the meals of Petersburg cuisine’s, activities for children and a special children’s menu, as well as exhibitions, competitions and much more.

The full program of the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017» you can see on St. Petersburg Official City Guide www.visit-petersburg.ru

Festival of Lights Festival of Lights is becoming one of the most exciting gala events in Saint Petersburg in spring and autumn.

The festival brings together artists, painters and musicians and thousands of visitors who enjoy all patterns of light on different historical monuments.

The festival will bring to life miraculous breathtaking art by newest 3D-mapping and audiovisual technologies.

To feel the city’s soul Modern St. Petersburg, crisscrossed by numerous rivers and canals, stands on more than 100 islands, which are linked to one another by more than 400 bridges. This is why the city is often called “the Venice of the North”.

Nearly every building in the downtown is considered to be a historic monument, hence the city’s definition — “open-air museum”. Its historical centre, palace and park ensembles are inscribed in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Churches and cathedrals Saint Petersburg was planned as a Westoriented city and has always been renowned for its hospitality. Peter the Great encouraged foreigners, especially from Europe, to come to the new capital: they brought a new way of life, knowledge and traditions. To make foreigners feel comfortable in the city Peter the Great and his successors paid much attention to the construction of churches and cathedrals for people of various religions.

Though Saint Petersburg is known as a city of different creeds, it is the Orthodoxy that has long been the official religion of Russia.

That is why special emphasis was laid on orthodox churches. The world’s best architects built churches and cathedrals in Saint Petersburg. Sublimity of St.Isaac’s Cathedrals, proportion of the Nikolsky (St.Nicholas’) Cathedral, smartness of the Church of Resurrection of Christ (Spas-na-Krovi) always attract visitors of the city. The beauty and splendor of their inner decorations make indelible impressions upon guests’ minds.

To immerse yourself in St. Petersburg romantics During the “white nights” the Petersburgers flock to the banks of the Neva to see the sun set. The “white nights” period lasts from May to July. Countless festivals and concerts are held in the parks and on the city’s squares and embankments: Scarlet Sails school leavers festival, River Carnival, Festival of Ice Crackers, Festivals of garden art. During such days the city marks its anniversary – on May 27th. Every day from May to October sometime after two o’clock in the morning the multi-tonne wings of the bridges swing gently upwards to let vessels on the river pass.

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017/FIFA World Cup 2018 St. Petersburg city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourism is one of the key sectors of the city’s economy. St. Petersburg welcomes up to seven million tourists each year, more than any other city in Russia.

In the same artistic tradition, a new state-of-theart 70,000-seat stadium is being constructed on Krestovsky Island facing the Baltic Sea. Resembling a spaceship, it was designed by the famous architect Kisho Kurokawa. The stadium will have a retractable pitch, ensuring that the quality of the turf remains high regardless of the weather. The Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg will host the final of FIFA Confederations Cup on 2 July 2017 and the semi-final of FIFA World Cup on 10 July 2018.

To travel without visa The travelers arriving to St. Petersburg by sea (ferry or cruise ship) can get 72 hours visa-free entry and stay in the city if they have the tour program (voucher). The passengers can acquire the voucher on the board of a ship.

There are just 4 steps to visa-free entry: 1. Purchase an airline ticket to Helsinki There are more than 10 airlines that provide direct flights from European cities to Helsinki

2. Book a ferry cabin St. Peter Line ferries sail from Helsinki every two days according to schedule (at approximately 6 p.m.). Travel time is about 13–15 hours. Estimated time of arrival in Saint Petersburg is 9 a.m. the following day. The ferry sails back from Saint Petersburg 3 days later.

3. Book a transfer from the seaport of Saint Petersburg The ferry company will provide a transfer service to the city centre and also to some hotels. It is a paid service, but it is mandatory if you would like to purchase a visa-free cruise travel. The transfer fee is 25 euro.

4. Select a hotel to stay in the city centre After selecting a cabin and booking the transfer service you can select a hotel in the city centre from the list of hotels.

Please note that to use the visa-free stay option, you may only choose a hotel to stay from the list of hotels included in your tour group program.

Your travel agent will provide you with the full list of the hotels available for booking and the room prices, or, if you book a St. Peter Line Company ferry online, you can select a hotel online.

The LocaTion Picturesque and exclusive, Porto Heli is one of the most desirable locations on the Greek Riviera. The resort’s ideal beachfront location allows guests to enjoy the crystal clear blue waters and stunning panoramic views from almost every corner of the property.

The ResoRT concepT The building in which Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli is located has been converted into a 66 room boutique property. Based on the visions of Jack Penrod, founder & owner of Nikki Beach Worldwide, Gatserelia Design and Athens based Arch Group renovated the building using Mediterranean elements fused with high-end designs. Contemporary, refined and elegant, the unique luxury lifestyle resort is ideal for the world’s jet-set & discerning travelers.

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Pearl Rooftop Lounge/Roof Top Bar,

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190 km from Athens by road

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55nm from Piraeus port

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Athens: 30 min by helicopter

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