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WELCOME On behalf of World Travel Awards, it is my pleasure to warmly welcome you all to our Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019. It is this year our honour to host you here at Sugar Beach – A Sun Resort in the paradise destination of Mauritius. This is the first time World Travel Awards has visited this Indian Ocean destination and may I offer my thanks to minister of tourism, Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, for his support – without him, we could not have made tonight happen. Imposing and impressive, the elegant five-star Sugar Beach unfurls along the sundrenched, sheltered bay of Flic-en-Flac, bordered by crystalline waters, manicured gardens and one of the most picturesque beaches on the island – I hope you enjoy
your time here. This plantation-style resort masterfully balances old-world opulence with modern comforts and offers panoramic views of the sunset over the ocean. A testament to the aesthetics of colonial estates in a bygone era, Sugar Beach Mauritius today provides World Travel Awards’ guests with a luxurious sanctuary. This is a positive time for tourism in Mauritius more generally. The sector is expected to grow by 3.6 per cent in 2019, according to figures from Statistics Mauritius, with 1.45 million guests projected to arrive this year. The figure is well ahead of the three per cent annual growth required for the island to reach its goal of two million tourists each year by 2030. Playing its part, Air Mauritius recently took delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from ALC, during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The carrier is the first A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere, and the first airline in the world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 XWB. Tonight is the third event on our annual Grand Tour - a series of regional events to celebrate the world’s outstanding
travel brands, covering six continents and featuring over 9,000 nominees. We began 2019 in Jamaica, with Sandals Montego Bay welcoming hundreds of industry leaders to the paradise island in January for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony. This was followed by a stop at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, which played host to the well-received Middle East Gala Ceremony. Next, we move on to the Portuguese island of Madeira, which will welcome the Europe Gala Ceremony later this month. We also have plans to return to Vietnam for the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony later in the year, while Bolivia has been presented with the honour of hosting the Latin America Gala Ceremony. Winners from each of these regional events will proceed to the Grand Final 2019, this year taking place at the Royal Opera House in Muscat. The event will take place on November 28th and I hope to see many of you in Oman for the show.
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, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and Sun Resorts, for their support in bringing World Travel Awards to this wonderful destination. Appreciations, too, to our International Media Partner, TV5 Monde, and thank you all for joining us on this special evening. Finally, congratulations to all our nominees on your endeavours and achievements this year - and the very best luck!
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WELCOME Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured and privileged to welcome you all to this prestigious evening which will shed yet another true reflection of the appreciation for all those who work in the tourism industry. We are the more so delighted for these men and women who excel in their service to maintain the Mauritian tourism industry at the peak of excellence. This first stopover of the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019 is a fitting tribute to this dedicated workforce. I must first express my deepest thanks to the World Travel Awards organizers for making Mauritius its centre point for this year’s event. During the past 26 years, the Awards has built up a remarkable prominence in imparting a criterion for excellence across different
sectors of the tourism industry on all continents. Actually Mauritius shares the same values with the Awards by targeting excellence in the foundation of the warmest hospitality and highest level of service to its visitors. Total experience among tourists rates high on our agenda as it is, I am convinced, for all industry players on the African continent and in the Indian Ocean region. Our endeavour is to always improve the enriching experience a tourist, new or repeater, enjoys making the trip. I convey my warmest appreciation to the organizers of this gala night as well as to all winners. Let us start to enjoy this wonderful evening. Honorable Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, SC Minister of Tourism of Republic of Mauritius
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WELCOME Satguru Travel is delighted to be a part of this wonderful event. It is a privilege to welcome you all to this exceptional gathering. Mauritius is among vibrant, colorful and dynamic nations in the world and it is a moment of proud that it is hosting WTA function. Satguru is continuously improvising the methods to achieve success by following customer-oriented vision. Our unique approach to manage travel of our customers is entirely based on value maximizing strategies. Combining state-of-the-art technology with our industry proficiency, we pave the way in moulding and having topnotch corporate travel services to enable us to give smooth experience to our travelers. To achieve the objectives of complete travel program management, we have diverse range of services including Holiday Packages, Visa Assistance, Hotel Booking, MICE, Medical
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Proudly celebrating its 26th anniversary, World Travel Awards has grown into the most prestigious travel industry awards programme in the world. World Travel Awards continues to build its reputation by seeking out and rewarding those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global travel and tourism industry.
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Launched in 1993, the awards programme features the winners from six regional ceremonies progressing to the Grand Final at the end of the year.
For the tourism trade, winning a World Travel Award is more than an award – it is an endorsement from the thousands of professionals from around the globe, as well as a gold seal to the public of travel excellence guaranteed.
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With W Hospitality Group revealing a booming hospitality pipeline and Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa signing a prestigious new partnership, Breaking Travel News here brings you the biggest headlines from Africa The stars of hotel development in Africa are Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, according to the eleventh annual survey by W Hospitality Group. The four
countries head the top ten by numbers of rooms in the internationally branded hotel development pipeline, with Egypt showing 15,158 rooms in 51 new hotels.
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deals that have not come to fruition) of almost 11,000 rooms in the pipeline, 17 per cent up on 2018. W Hospitality Group’s Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa survey had a record 43 international and regional hotel contributors this year, covering 54 countries in north and sub-Saharan Africa, and the Indian Ocean islands. The top-line figures show that in North Africa the rooms pipeline is up 2.3 per cent on 2018, and down 3.8 per cent in sub-Saharan Africa – largely due to several of the chains “cleaning” their pipelines,
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deleting deals that they believe are not going to happen. These cleaning adjustments amount to more than 12,000 rooms in 74 hotels. Nevertheless, despite this significant adjustment, there has been growth of 51 per cent in the total pipeline rooms since 2015 - North Africa up by 58 per cent, and sub-Saharan Africa up by 47 per cent. This year, the top ten countries account for 69 per cent of the total hotels in the survey, and 74 per cent of the rooms. Trevor Ward, managing director, W Hospitality Group, said: “Egypt has by far the
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largest number of rooms in the pipeline this year, almost double the number in Nigeria, which is in second place. There has been huge activity by the chains in Egypt, with over 2,000 new rooms signed there in 2017, and a further 4,500 in 2018, of which 1,850 were signed by Radisson. Accor has no fewer than 16 deals with 6,363 hotels in Egypt, boosted by new brands from its acquisitions, including Mövenpick and Fairmont.” Full details will be revealed and discussed at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa, September 23rd25th, organised by Bench Events. It is the leading conference of its kind in Africa,
connecting business leaders and fuelling investment in tourism projects, infrastructure and hotel development across the continent.
S AXO N H O T E L , V I L L A S & S PA Renowned for its unique collection of rejuvenating spa therapies, the Saxon Spa has announced the addition of a new Molton Brown Signature Journey to its range. The location’s indulgent range of signature therapies have all been developed with the spa connoisseur in mind, created to provide an unsurpassed spa experience that offers luxurious indulgence and bodily rejuvenation. Each treatment aims to immerse the client in a multi-sensory journey that restores a sense of balance to the body and mind, and the new Molton Brown Signature Journey does just that. The Saxon Spa – considered Africa’s Best Hotel Spa by voters at the World Spa Awards - is very discerning when it comes to the standard of products it
uses for its treatments and therapies, and Molton Brown meets this benchmark. For decades, Molton Brown has built up a reputation for being London’s fragrance experts, blending exotic ingredients with a dash of London eccentricity to develop luxurious products that are found in leading five-star hotels. The new Molton Brown Signature Journey is a highly therapeutic treatment that
offers the ultimate bodily and mental rejuvenation, with a healing combination of exfoliation, steam and massage techniques that boost circulation, detoxification, skin renewal and overall relaxation. Set in the tranquil setting of our candle-lit, steam-warmed Hammam signature suite, this uplifting and energising journey offers 90 minutes of indulgent escapism from the stresses of the world. The Molton Brown Signature Journey is an intensely restorative treatment that not only indulges your body with the rejuvenating benefits of skin-renewing exfoliation, detoxifying massage and balancing crystal therapy, but transports the mind into a calm, uplifted and energised state. Saxon Spa is located at Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is considered Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel by voters at the World Travel Awards.
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BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS SPOTLIGHT ON:
MAURITIUS
With the World Travel Awards touching down in Mauritius for the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019, Breaking Travel News here brings you the biggest headlines from the paradise destination The Mauritian tourism sector is expected to grow by 3.6 per cent in 2019, according to figures from Statistics Mauritius, with 1.45 million guests projected to arrive this year. The figure is well ahead of the three per cent annual growth required for the island to reach its goal of two million tourists annually by 2030. Minister of tourism, Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, said efforts were being made to
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improve airlift to the island, with a growing fleet at national carrier Air Mauritius seen as vital to the success of the booming sector. Playing its part, Air Mauritius recently took delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from ALC, during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The carrier is the first A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere, and the first airline in the
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world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 XWB. Benefiting from the A330neo operating economics and award-winning Airspace cabin, the aircraft is named Aapravasi Ghat in reference to Mauritius’ history, and will feature a two-class cabin with 28 business class seats and 260 economy class seats. The carrier will deploy the aircraft on routes connecting Mauritius to Europe
A330neo will pioneer Air Mauritius into a whole different level of efficiency and flexibility by operating both the A330neo and the A350 XWB, our latest generation widebodies,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus chief commercial officer. Passengers will enjoy unmatched levels comfort in our award winning ‘Airspace by Airbus’ cabins on both aircraft.
(mainly London and Geneva), India and south-east Asia and on regional destinations including Johannesburg, Antananarivo and Reunion Island. Air Mauritius chief executive, Somas Appavou, stated: “I am delighted to welcome our first Airbus A330neo, another milestone in our fleet modernisation programme. The addition of two A330neos to our fleet will bring more flexibility and efficiency to our operations while supporting our network strategy. The A330neo offers similar levels of comfort as the A350 XWB, which has received very favourable feedback from our customers. I strongly believe that with the addition of the A330neo to our fleet, Air Mauritius will further reinforce its focus and emphasis on the customer who are at the very core of our business model.”
providing guests and visitors to Mauritius with a welcoming experience that reflects the culture and hospitality of our beautiful island, as soon as they step on-board. The quality of the new on-board product will perfectly complement the warm Mauritian welcome as well as our diverse menu choice and quality service.” The carrier is considered the Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline by voters at the World Travel Awards. “Sugar and spice and all things nice! Like its namesake, inspired by the island’s history in developing the sugar industry, their first
The A330neo family is the new generation A330, comprising two versions: the A330-800 and A330-900 sharing 99 per cent commonality. It builds on the proven economics, versatility and reliability of the A330 family, while reducing fuel consumption by about 25 per cent per seat versus previous generation competitor aircraft and offering an unrivalled range capability. The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and new A350 XWB-inspired Sharklets.
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Air Mauritius currently operates nine Airbus aircraft of which two are A350900s, three A340-300s, and two A330200s, as well as two A319s on its regional and long-haul services. Ian Nash, regional manager for the UK & Ireland at Air Mauritius added: “We are confident that this new cutting-edge aircraft will provide the perfect start for our passengers to begin their holiday to Mauritius and are proud to be the first operator to introduce this aircraft to the Indian Ocean on our route from the UK. Air Mauritius is renowned for
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BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS SPOTLIGHT ON:
INDIAN OCEAN
With Emirates renewing its commitment to the region and Raffles opening its first property in the Maldives, Breaking Travel News here brings you the latest headlines from the Indian Ocean Emirates has renewed its support to Mauritius and the Seychelles by extending a memorandum of understanding which outlines joint activities to promote the two countries. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Emirates Airline, met a VIP delegation from Mauritius and Seychelles earlier to confirm the deal.
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The memorandum was signed at by Orhan Abbas, Emirates senior vice president for commercial operations in Africa, Sherin Francis, chief executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board, and Arvind Bundhun, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority. The document was finalised in the presence of the Didier
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Dogley and Anil Kumar Gayan, tourism ministers of Seychelles and Mauritius respectively. “We have enjoyed long and fruitful partnerships with both Mauritius and Seychelles, and have taken an active role in boosting the tourism industry of the island nations. Our
reached by a traditional Maldivian Dhoni boat, is set to launch during the last quarter of 2019. In each of the terraces, guests can marvel at the marine life below through the glass flooring panels.
commitment to these destinations and the partnership forged with the respective government authorities, have seen great success,” said Abbas. “The renewal of our agreements underpins our confidence that the growth of tourism to both Mauritius and Seychelles can be further developed, and we remain confident that we will continue to see these numbers grow.” In 2018, 361,844 tourists visited Seychelles, while Mauritius welcomed 1,399,408 tourists. The destinations’ main markets include France, UK, Germany, India, Italy, China, the Russian Federation, and UAE. The agreement will see marketing activities such as attendance of tourism trade shows and fairs, trade familiarisation trips, product presentations and workshops, among others, be undertaken jointly by Emirates and the boards.
RAFFLES MALDIVES MERADHOO Also in the Indian Ocean, Raffles has announced the opening of the 21-villa property in the rare Maldivian oasis of Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo becomes Accor’s fourth property in the Maldives and is the first under the Raffles brand. The main island is home to Beach Villas and Beach Residences which opens on earlier this month, featuring private pools, generous living spaces and lavish marble bathroom with a sunken bathtub and outdoor shower. The Raffles Royal Residence and a secluded collection of Overwater Villas and Residences, which lies adjacent to one of the vibrant house reefs, which can be
There is an extraordinary display of natural beauty with white, powdery sand that frames sparkling clear waters. Two magnificent reefs provide a thriving habitat for the marine life including baby sharks, turtles and a myriad of tropical fish. For those that want to learn more about the underwater realm, the hotel’s resident marine biologist and team of marine butlers are on hand to personalise guest experiences that bring unique and beautiful insights of the underwater world. At night, the moon and stars reflect on the mirror-like ocean, creating an extraordinary spectacle. “Boasting 1,200 islands, Maldives is home to the best beaches in the world and now, with the opening of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, is also home to the best of luxury hospitality. We look forward to offering guests the most natural beauty set within an incredible resort that offers the finest luxury hotel experience and unrivalled service in the destination,” said Patrick Basset, Accor chief operating officer for upper south-east and north-east Asia and the Maldives. Set over the water, the award-winning Raffles Spa offers a private escape opening doors to discovery with authentic treatment expressions. Recharge with an invigorating work-out at the over water fitness centre, a soothing seaside yoga session or choose from a selection of water sport activities to balance the physical and mental well-being.
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Airport, Kenya Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Kigali International Airport, Rwanda King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa Mohammed V International Airport, Casablanca, Morocco O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT 2019 Baobab Beach Resort & Spa Club Med Cap Skirring, Senegal Diamonds Dream of Africa, Kenya Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania Dream of Zanzibar, Tanzania Hilton Hurghada Plaza, Egypt Hilton Sharks Bay Resort Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar Meliรก Llana Beach Resort & Spa, Cape Verde AFRICA'S LEADING BEACH DESTINATION 2019 Bazaruto, Mozambique Cape Town, South Africa Diani Beach, Kenya Plettenberg Bay, South Africa Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Zanzibar, Tanzania AFRICA'S LEADING BEACH RESORT 2019 AfroChic Diani Beach, Kenya Almanara Luxury Resort, Kenya Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Mozambique Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, Zanzibar Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa Dream of Zanzibar, Tanzania Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, Zanzibar Meliรก Llana Beach Resort & Spa, Cape Verde PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Centre & Spa, Kenya Sultan Gardens Resort, Egypt Swahili Beach, Kenya The Majlis, Kenya AFRICA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2019 Giraffe Manor, The Safari Collection, Kenya Hemingways Nairobi, Kenya Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa The Manor House at Fancourt The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL BRAND 2019 Elewana Collection Hunters Hotels Group Mantis Collection Red Carnation Hotels The Collection By Liz McGrath The Last Word The Royal Portfolio AFRICA'S LEADING BUSINESS CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Sixt Thrifty
AFRICA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2019 Conrad Cairo, Egypt EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel, Angola Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel, Kenya Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt Hilton Durban, South Africa Hilton Windhoek, Namibia Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upperhill, Kenya Sandton Sun, South Africa Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche, Morocco Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria Tribe Hotel, Kenya AFRICA'S LEADING BUSINESS TRAVEL AGENCY 2019 Club Travel Corporate, South Africa CWT FCM Travel Solutions Giltedge International Hemingways Expeditions Pen Travel South Africa Satguru Travel & Tourism Sure Corporate, South Africa Travel with Flair
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Sandton Sun, South Africa Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, South Africa Sun City Resort, South Africa The Westin Cape Town, South Africa
AFRICA'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2019 African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, South Africa Djibouti Palace Kempinski, Djibouti Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt Hilton Sandton, South Africa InterContinental Citystars Cairo, Egypt JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, Egypt Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi & Palais des Congrès Marrakech, Morocco PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Center & Spa Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
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AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2019 Cape Royale Residences, 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 HOTEL SUITE 2019 Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa 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 The Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, Morocco The Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING INFLIGHT MAGAZINE 2019 Horus (EgyptAir) Ă?NDICO Inflight Magazine (LAM - Mozambique Airlines) khuluma (Kulula) La Gazelle (Tunisair) Msafiri (Kenya Airways) RAM Magazine (Royal Air
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AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY ISLAND 2019 &Beyond Mnemba Island, Zanzibar Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique Azura Quilalea Private Island, Mozambique Thanda Island, Tanzania AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY LODGE 2019 Mwiba Lodge, Tanzania Palala Boutique Game Lodge & Spa, South Africa Royal Malewane, South Africa Sanctuary Chief 's Camp, Botswana Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge Silvan Safari, South Africa Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Tanzania Sirikoi, Kenya Thanda Safari Lodge at Thanda Safari, South Africa Time + Tide Chinzombo, Zambia Virunga Lodge, Rwanda AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA 2019 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 AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2019 Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, Morocco Fairmont Zimbali Resort, South Africa E&OE
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, Morocco Meliá Zanzibar AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY SAFARI LODGE 2019 Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Omaanda One&Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda Singita Ebony Lodge, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 Mara River Tented Camp, Tanzania Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara, Kenya Singita Sabora Camp, Tanzania Wolwedans Dunes Lodge & Dune Camp, Namibia AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 2019 Abercrombie & Kent Giltedge Africa Go2Africa Kobo Safaris Micato Safaris Pollman's Tours & Safaris Rhino Africa AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN 2019 Rovos Rail The Blue Train
AFRICA'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE 2019 Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Egypt Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa Kenyatta International Convention Center, Nairobi, Kenya Kigali Convention Centre Palais des Congrès Marrakech by Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi, Morocco Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE DESTINATION 2019 Cape Town, South Africa Durban, South Africa Kigali, Rwanda Nairobi, Kenya AFRICA'S LEADING MICE HOTEL 2019 Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco Hilton Sandton, South Africa InterContinental Citystars Cairo, Egypt Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi & Palais des Congrès Marrakech, Morroco Palais Namaskar, Morocco Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Kenya
Sandton Sun, South Africa Sun City Resort, South Africa The Palazzo, South Africa The Westin Cape Town, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING NATIONAL PARK 2019 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 AFRICA'S LEADING NEW HOTEL 2019 AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront, South Africa Hoanib Valley Camp, Namibia Meliá Maputo Hotel, Mozambique Morukuru Beach Lodge, South Africa Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis, Tunisia Pangolin Chobe Hotel, Botswana White Sands Hotel & Spa, Cape Verde Zuri Zanzibar, Tanzania AFRICA'S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY 2019 FlightSite Flyin.com Travel Dreams Travel.co.za Travelstart Travelyalla.com
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AFRICA'S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2019 &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya Ongava Game Lodge and Reserve, Namibia Sabi Sands Game Reserve Shambala Private Game Reserve, South Africa Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT 2019 &Beyond Mnemba Island, Zanzibar Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique Azura Quilalea Private Island, Mozambique Chapwani Private Island, Zanzibar Manda Bay, Kenya Rusinga Island Lodge, Kenya AFRICA'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Dream of Zanzibar, Tanzania Fancourt, South Africa Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, Tanzania Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, Morocco Meliá Zanzibar, Tanzania One&Only Cape Town, South Africa Pezula Hotel, South Africa Sun City Resort, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY 2019 Discover Egypt, Nile Cruises Oberoi Cruises E&OE
Pangolin Voyager Sonesta Nile Cruises Viking River Cruises Zambezi Queen Collection
Lawhill Luxury Apartments, South Africa Marriott Executive Apartments Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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AFRICA'S LEADING SPORTS RESORT 2019 Champagne Sports Resort, South Africa Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech, Morocco Fairmont Zimbali Resort, South Africa Fancourt, South Africa Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco Pezula Hotel, South Africa Sun City Resort, South Africa
AFRICA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 Borana Lodge, Kenya Eagles Crag Lodge @ Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Earth Lodge @ Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Founders Lodge by Mantis, South Africa Greystoke Mahale, Tanzania Hanglip Mountain Lodge @ Entabeni Safari Conservancy, South Africa Lion Camp, Zambia Loisaba, Kenya Mthembu Lodge @ uMfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve by Mantis, South Africa Ngerende Island Lodge, Kenya ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, Botswana Sirikoi, Kenya Thanda Safari Lodge at Thanda Safari, South Africa AFRICA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 2019 129 On Kloof Nek, South Africa Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, Kenya Ebb Tide Apartments, South Africa
AFRICA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 Dwyka Tented Lodge @ Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, South Africa Elephant Pepper Camp Masai Mara, Kenya Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Kenya Finch Hattons, Kenya Hayward’s Safari Sanctuary, South Africa Hoanib Skeleton Coast, Namibia Jongomero Camp, Tanzania Mahali Mzuri, Kenya Porini Amboseli Camp, Selenkay Conservancy, Kenya Singita Sabora Camp, Tanzania The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania Wolwedans Private Camp, Namibia AFRICA'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2019 East Africa Adventure Tours and Safaris Limited
Fish Eagle Safaris, Africa Hylton Ross Exclusive Touring New Frontiers Perfect Destinations Pollman's Tours & Safaris AFRICA'S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION 2019 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 2019 Botswana Tourism Organisation 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 2019 Bonfire Adventures Club Travel, South Africa Flight Centre, South Africa Flightsite.co.za, South Africa Kimidar Tours PenTravel, South Africa Satguru Travel Sure Travel, South Africa Travel Choice Egypt
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AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL CLUB 2019 Beekman Managed Portfolio Easy Holidays The Holiday Club AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2019 Club Travel Corporate CWT FCM Travel Solutions Giltedge International Rennies Travel, South Africa Satguru Travel & Tourism Travel with Flair South Africa UNIGLOBE Skylink Travel & Tours AFRICA'S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT 2019 Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Mozambique Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique Diamonds Dream of Africa, Kenya Meliá Zanzibar, Tanzania Pezula Hotel, South Africa AFRICA'S RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD 2019 &Beyond Azura Benguerra Island, Mozambique Fair Trade Tourism Gamewatchers Safaris Monkey Valley Resort, South Africa Nkwichi Lodge Private Safaris Twiga Tours ALGERIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Four Points by Sheraton Oran Le Méridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre E&OE
Sheraton Annaba Hotel Sheraton Oran Hotel Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden ANGOLA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Europcar Hertz ANGOLA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel Hotel Baia Luanda Hotel Continental Luanda Hotel Presidente Luanda BENIN'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Benin Marina Hotel Benin Royal Hotel Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou ibis Cotonou Hotel BOTSWANA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Bidvest Car Rental Europcar Hertz Rhino Car Hire BOTSWANA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 AVANI Gaborone Hotel & Casino Peermont Mondior, Gaborone Peermont Walmont at The Grand Palm Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort BOTSWANA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Belmond Khwai River Lodge Chobe Marina Lodge Elephant Valley Lodge Ghoha Hills Lodge, Savuti Mashatu Lodge Muchenje Safari Lodge Sanctuary Chief 's Camp BOTSWANA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Duba Plains Camp Gomoti Plains Little Tubu Camp Machaba Camp Mashatu Tent Camp Mombo Camp Zarafa Camp BURKINA FASO'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Laico Ouaga 2000 Royal Beach Hotel Sopatel Silmande Luxury Hotel & Resort BURUNDI'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Hotel Belair Residence Le Panoramique Hotel by Celexon Roca Golf Hotel CAMEROON'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Hilton Yaounde Hotel Akwa Palace Pullman Douala Rabingha CAPE VERDE'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Dunas de Sal Hotel Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort Hotel Riu Karamboa Meliã Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa Morabeza Hotel
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Hilton Alexandria King’s Ranch Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences JW Marriott Hotel Cairo Marriott Mena House, Cairo Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo EGYPT'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Presidential Suite @ Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Pyramids Suite @ Marriott Mena House, Cairo Royal Suite @ Conrad Cairo Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence EGYPT'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2019 5 Bedroom Royal Villa @ Grand Rotana Resort & Spa – Sharm El Sheikh Duplex Villa - Direct Sea view @ Mövenpick Resort Sharm el Sheikh Queen Cleopatra Villa @ Royal Savoy Villas, Sharm El Sheikh Royal Villa @ Mövenpick Resort Aswan EGYPT'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Hilton Pyramids Golf Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Palm Royale Soma Bay Resort
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GABON'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Hotel Re-Ndama Park Inn by Radisson Libreville Radisson Blu Okoume Palace Hotel, Libreville GAMBIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Coco Ocean Resort & Spa Mandina Lodges at Makasutu Forest Ngala Lodge The Gambia Coral Beach Hotel & Spa GHANA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2019 Fiesta Residences La Villa Boutique Hotel The Aknac Hotel Villa Monticello GHANA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Europcar Ghana Car Rentals Yoks Ghana GHANA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Accra City Hotel Accra Marriott Hotel Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Labadi Beach Hotel Movenpick Ambassador Hotel The Royal Senchi Hotel & Resort Villa Monticello GHANA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Kwame Nkrumah Suite @ Villa Monticello Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Presidential Suite @ E&OE
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KENYA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avenue Car Hire Avis Kenya Central Rent A Car Europcar Glory Car Hire KENYA'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2019 Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort InterContinental Nairobi Nairobi Serena Hotel PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Centre & Spa Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upperhill Safari Park Hotel & Casino Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi KENYA'S LEADING DOMESTIC SAFARI CARRIER 2019 AirKenya Fly540 Mombasa Air Safari Safarilink Aviation Tropic Air KENYA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel InterContinental Nairobi Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upperhill Safari Park Hotel & Casino Sankara Nairobi Sarova Stanley Tribe Hotel Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club
KENYA'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2019 Palacina The Residence & The Suites Safari Park Hotel & Casino KENYA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Presidential Suite @ Tribe Hotel Presidential Suite @ Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi The Lamu Suite @ Sarova Stanley KENYA'S LEADING INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR 2019 Gamewatchers Safaris Hemingways Expeditions Natural World Kenya Safaris Paradigm Ventures Pollman's Tours & Safaris Private Safaris Sense of Africa Somak Holidays Twiga Tours KENYA'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL 2019 Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel InterContinental Nairobi Sankara Nairobi Sarova Stanley Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club KENYA'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Diamonds Dream of Africa Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Hemingways Watamu Kinondo Kwetu Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
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KENYA'S LEADING SAFARI CAMP BRAND 2019 Governors' Camp Collection Heritage Hotels Porini Safari Camps KENYA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Borana Lodge Elsa's Kopje Governors Camp Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara Mara Serena Safari Lodge ol Donyo Lodge Ol Tukai Lodge Sanctuary Olonana Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Saruni Samburu Serena Mountain Lodge Sirikoi Lodge The Ark Lodge KENYA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Angama Mara Ashnil Mara Camp Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp Elephant Pepper Camp Encounter Mara Fairmont Mara Safari Club Finch Hattons Governors' Il Moran Camp Karen Blixen Camp Kicheche Bush Camp Little Governors' Camp Mahali Mzuri Mara Intrepids Camp Mara Leisure Camp Mara Plains Camp Naibor Camp Sarova Mara Game Camp Severin Safari Camp
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MOROCCO'S LEADING GREEN HOTEL 2019 Fawakay Villas Fellah Hotel Hotel du Golf, Marrakech Hotel Riu Tikida Garden MOROCCO'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Angsana Riads Collection Marrakech Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Heure Bleue Hivernage Hotel & Spa Kasbah Tamadot La Mamounia La Sultana Marrakech Les Jardins de la Koutoubia Palais Namaskar Palmeraie Palace Royal Mansour Marrakech Selman Marrakech Sheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa MOROCCO'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 2 Bedroom Pool Suite @ Palais Namaskar Deluxe Suite @ Hivernage Hotel & Spa Exclusive Suite @ La Sultana Marrakech Master Suite @ Kasbah Tamadot Penthouse Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech Presidential Suite @ Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Royal Suite @ Palais Faraj Suites & Spa Royal Suite @ The Pearl Marrakech E&OE
The Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca MOROCCO'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2019 Grand Riad @ Royal Mansour Marrakech Oriental Pool Villa @ Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech Prince Villa @ Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech Royal Villa @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Selman Villa @ Selman Marrakech Villa Namaskar @ Palais Namaskar MOROCCO'S LEADING MICE HOTEL 2019 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 2019 Amanjena Angsana Riads Collection Marrakech Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay Es Saadi Marrakech Resort Four Seasons Resort Marrakech L'Amphitrite Palace Resort & Spa La Mamounia La Sultana Marrakech Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort Royal Palm Marrakech Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa MOROCCO'S LEADING RIAD HOTEL 2019 La Sultana Marrakech La Villa des Orangers Riad BE Marrakech Riad Kaiss Riad Kniza Riad Yasmine Royal Mansour Marrakech MOROCCO'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2019 Amaris Voyages Gulliver Marrakesh Express Travel Morocco Discovery Holidays & Tours Your Morocco Tour MOROCCO'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2019 Apadana Marrakesh Travel Bounty Tours Imzi Tours Ksour Voyages Marrakech Tours Morocco Like A Local Transatour Maroc Travel Exploration MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING BEACH RESORT 2019 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 2019 Avis Europcar Hertz MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 &Beyond Benguerra Island AVANI Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel Avenida, Maputo Pambele Hotel Polana Serena Hotel Southern Sun Maputo MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 AVANI Deluxe Ocean Suite @ AVANI Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ Polana Serena Hotel Presidential Suite @ Southern Sun Maputo MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2019 &Beyond Vamizi Tartaruga Anantara Pool Villa @ Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Beach Pool Villa @ Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort Presidential Villa @ Azura Benguerra Island Villa Quilalea @ Azura Quilalea Private Island MOZAMBIQUE'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Azura Benguerra Island Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort
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Soul Matters
Feel the wild soul of Africa The splashing of crystal-clear water, the joy, the warmth of the people... The Indian Ocean is more than a place, it’s a feeling. And at Meliå we take care of everything so you can enjoy your stay to the fullest. Because things done with passion feel different.
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NAMIBIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Dollar Rent A Car Europcar Hertz Thrifty NAMIBIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 AVANI Windhoek Hotel & Casino Hilton Windhoek Hotel Heinitzburg Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre Windhoek Country Club Resort NAMIBIA'S LEADING LUXURY SAFARI LODGE 2019 Epacha Game Lodge & Spa Little Kulala Omaanda Safarihoek Lodge Shipwreck Lodge NAMIBIA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 Boulders Safari Camp Little Ongava Serra Cafema, Namib Desert Wolwedans Dunes Lodge & Dune Camp NAMIBIA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 Hoanib Skeleton Coast Ichingo Chobe River Lodge Onguma Tented Camp NIGERIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2019 Bogobiri House BON Hotel Grand Towers Hotel Bon Voyage The Wheatbaker, Lagos E&OE
NIGERIA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2019 Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, V.I. Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja Sheraton Abuja Hotel Sheraton Lagos Hotel The Federal Palace Hotel The George Lagos Transcorp Hilton Abuja NIGERIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Hertz NIGERIA'S LEADING CITY HOTEL 2019 Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja Sheraton Abuja Hotel The Envoy Transcorp Hilton Abuja NIGERIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Le Méridien Ogeyi Place Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, V.I. Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja Sheraton Abuja Hotel Sheraton Lagos Hotel Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel The George Lagos Transcorp Hilton Abuja NIGERIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 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 2019 Four Points by Sheraton Lagos The Federal Palace Hotel Transcorp Hilton Abuja NIGERIA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 2019 Amara Suites Fraser Suites Abuja Peniel Apartments Abuja Sigma Apartments NIGERIA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2019 God's Power Travels Satguru Travel Tormek Global Travels & Tours Touchdown Travels Tour Brokers International Zenith Travels and Tours NIGERIA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2019 Business Travel Management Limited FCM Travel Solutions Touchdown Travels RWANDA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2019 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 Ubumwe Grande Hotel
RWANDA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Crystal Car Hire Kigali Car Rentals Rwanda Car Rental Self Drive Rwanda Trans-Link RWANDA'S LEADING CITY HOTEL 2019 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 Ubumwe Grande Hotel Urban by CityBlue, Kigali RWANDA'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2019 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 Ubumwe Grande Hotel Urban by CityBlue, Kigali RWANDA'S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2019 Jambo Travel and Tours Agency Rwanda Lobelia Tours & Travel Agency Primate Safaris Thousand Hills Africa
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RWANDA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 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 Ubumwe Grande Hotel Urban by CityBlue, Kigali RWANDA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Presidential Suite @ Kigali Marriott Hotel Presidential Suite @ Kigali Serena Hotel Presidential Suite@ Lemigo Hotel Royal Suite @ Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali RWANDA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 Akagera Game Lodge Bisate Lodge Nyungwe House Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Virunga Lodge RWANDA'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2019 A Step Into Nature Tours Africa Tours Adventure Nature Trails East Africa Primate Safaris Wildlife Tours Rwanda World Fusion Tours RWANDA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2019 International Travel Agency Lobelia Tours & Travel Agency Rickshaw Travels Rwanda Satguru Travels Kigali
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SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Miramar by Pestana Omali São Tomé Pestana São Tomé
Hilton Sandton InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg Sandton Sun
SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Bom Bom Island Resort Club Santana Beach Resort Pestana Equador Ilheu das Rolas
SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Drive South Africa Europcar Tempest Car Hire Thrifty
SENEGAL'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Club Med Cap Skirring Hotel Pullman Dakar Teranga King Fahd Palace Hotel Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa Radisson Blu Hotel, Dakar Sea Plaza Radisson Hotel Dakar Diamniadio Terrou-Bi Hotel SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING BEACH HOTEL 2019 Birkenhead House Lagoon Beach Hotel The Bay Hotel The Oyster Box Hotel SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2019 Ellerman House Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa La Residence MannaBay Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa The Manor House at Fancourt The Silo, Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2019 Hilton Cape Town City Centre Hilton Durban
SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL 2019 African Pride Mount Grace Country House & Spa De Hoek Country Hotel Grande Roche Hotel Hartford House Kurland Hotel The Cellars-Hohenort The Manor House at Fancourt SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL 2019 Birkenhead House MannaBay The Peech Boutique Hotel The Robertson Small Hotel SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Arabella Hotel & Spa Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Ellerman House Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg One&Only Cape Town Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa Taj Cape Town The Oyster Box Hotel The Palace of the Lost City The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa Penthouse Suite @ Pepperclub Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Presidential Suite @ Taj Cape Town Presidential Suite @ The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ The Westin Cape Town The Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY LODGE 2019 &Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat Jamala Madikwe Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Silvan Safari Singita Lbombo Lodge SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA 2019 Lobengula Lodge @ Shamwari Game Reserve Molori Clifton, Cape Town Morukuru Ocean House, De Hoop Nature Reserve Pentagon Villa, Cape Town Tarkuni @ Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa Villa iZulu @ Thanda Safari
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UGANDA
‘In Harmony with Nature’
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SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 2019 &Beyond Abercrombie & Kent Giltedge Africa Go2Africa New Frontiers Rhino Africa SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY 2019 Computicket Travel Computravel FlightSite Travel.co.za Travelstart South Africa SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2019 &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Aquila Safari Samara Private Game Reserve Shambala Private Game Reserve Shamwari Game Reserve Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa Ulusaba Private Game Reserve SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Fairmont Zimbali Resort Fancourt One&Only Cape Town Pezula Hotel Sun City Resort SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge Aquila Safari Dulini Leadwood Lodge Eagles Crag Lodge @ Shamwari Game Reserve E&OE
Earth Lodge at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Founders Lodge by Mantis Hanglip Mountain Lodge @ Entabeni Safari Conservancy, South Africa Ivory Lodge at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve Jock Safari Lodge Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge Mthembu Lodge @ uMfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve by Mantis Private Granite Suites, Londolozi Private Game Reserve Royal Malewane Thanda Safari Lodge at Thanda Safari Tintswalo Safari Lodge SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 2019 129 On Kloofnek Atlantic Marina Lawhill Luxury Apartments Raphael Penthouse Suites SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp Dwyka Tented Lodge @ Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Hamiltons Tented Camp Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp Ngama Tented Safari Lodge Tanda Tula Safari Camp Thanda Tented Camp at Thanda Safari
SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2019 Detour Africa Hylton Ross Exclusive Touring New Frontiers Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2019 Club Travel Flight Centre Harvey World Travel PenTravel Satguru Travel SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2019 Club Travel Corporate Giltedge International Hamba Nathi Travel Rennies Travel Sure Corporate Tourvest Travel Services Travel with Flair SOUTH AFRICA'S LEADING WINE COUNTRY HOTEL 2019 Delaire Graff Estate Grande Roche Hotel La Residence Lanzerac Wine Estate Leeu Estates Mont Rochelle SUDAN'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Al Salam Rotana Coral Khartoum Corinthia Hotel Khartoum SUDAN'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Presidential Suite @ Coral Port Sudan Hotel Presidential Suite @ Corinthia
Hotel Khartoum Royal Suite @ Al Salam Rotana TANZANIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2019 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 2019 Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Four Points By Sheraton Arusha Hotel Sea Cliff Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro TANZANIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Europcar First Car Rental Tanzania Karibu Car Rental Sam’s Car Rental Tour and Safaris TANZANIA'S LEADING DOMESTIC SAFARI CARRIER 2019 Air Excel Auric Air Regional Air ZanAir TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar Palace Hotel
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Extraordinary serviced residences and hotels in over 170 cities spanning more than 30 countries, paired with impeccable service excellence. A choice of world class, award-winning accommodation awaits you on your next journey. Meet your new neighbour, as you embark on a journey like no other with Citadines and its 37 properties in Europe. London, Paris, Berlin, ‌ Choose the city that you love! Meet your new home, as you settle in to a new city with Somerset, discover Somerset Maslak Istanbul. Meet our obsession; our passion and pride in The Crest Collection with 3 properties in Paris. Experience your new standard of living for your next stay in Turkey or Europe.
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TANZANIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 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 2019 &Beyond Tanzania Access 2 Tanzania Africa Dream Safaris DONAK Safaris Easy Travel Kearsleys Kilidove Tours and Safaris Ranger Safaris Tanzania Sense of Africa Tanzania Adventure Tanzania Expeditions ZanTours TANZANIA'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Baraza Resort and Spa Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est Dream of Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa Konokono Zanzibar Beach Resort Meliá Zanzibar The Palms Zanzibar Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa TANZANIA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 &Beyond Kleins Camp &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater E&OE
Lodge Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Jabali Ridge Lamai 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 2019 Ehlane Plains Camp Entamanu Ngorongoro Jongomero Camp Kaskaz Mara Camp Kuro Tarangire Little Chem Chem Mawe Luxury Tented Camp Namiri Plains Nasikia Naona Moru Camp 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 2019 Satguru Travel Shadows of Africa Takims Holidays Tanzania Travel and Safari Company Travelstart Tanzania UNIGLOBE Skylink Travel & Tours
TANZANIA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2019 Karibu World Rickshaw Travel Group UNIGLOBE Skylink Travel & Tours TOGO'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Europcar Hertz TOGO'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Hôtel 2 Février Hotel Ecole LéBénin Sarakawa Hotel TUNISIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Europcar Hertz TUNISIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Hasdrubal Prestige Thalassa & Spa Hotel Les Berges Du Lac Concorde La Cigale Tabarka Hôtel Mövenpick Hotel Gammarth Tunis Regency Tunis Hotel Sheraton Tunis Hotel TUNISIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 La Cigale Royal Suite @ La Cigale Hôtel Tabarka Presidential Suite @ Mövenpick Hotel Gammarth Tunis Presidential Suite @ Regency Tunis Hotel
UGANDA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Car Rental Uganda Europcar Expedient Car Hire Uganda Roadtrip Uganda UGANDA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Hotel Le Petit Village Kampala Serena Hotel Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa Sheraton Kampala Hotel UGANDA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Presidential Suite @ Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Kampala Hotel Royal Suite @ Kampala Serena Hotel UGANDA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 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 2019 Ishasha Wilderness Camp Lake Mburo Camp Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
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Spread over 9 hectares of tropical garden, Sofitel Mauritius L’Imperial Resort & Spa is located on the well protected west coast of Mauritius. Outlining an Asian-style architecture, the resort was designed with natural materials to create a zen and peaceful luxury atmosphere. This 5* hotel is just an hour from the international airport, and only 5 minutes from the charming village of Flic en Flac. With 149 ocean facing rooms and 42 garden Family suites, this resort is entirely dedicated to comfort and wellness. Sofitel Mauritius L’Imperial Resort & Spa offers a wide range of dining venues blending local cuisine with French and Asian delights. Our award-winning Spa is the ideal place to get away from the everyday; from aromassage to hot stones treatments, our Guests will be pampered by our team of professional therapists.
Live the French way Sofitel Mauritius L’Imperial Resort & Spa, Wolmar 90517 Flic en Flac. Book your stay at sofitel.com or call your travel advisor PARIS - LONDON - NEW YORK - BEIJING - BALI - Coming soon: MEXICO CITY
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ZAMBIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Caribuni Investments City Drive Rent a Car Europcar Sepiso Car Rentals ZAMBIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 AVANI Victoria Falls Resort InterContinental Lusaka Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara Time + Tide Chongwe River House Tongabezi ZAMBIA'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 Busanga Bush Camp Chiawa Camp & Old Mondoro Kafunta River Lodge Lion Camp Royal Chundu Luxury Zambezi Lodge Sanctuary Chichele Presidential Lodge Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma The Islands of Siankaba Time + Tide King Lewanika Lodge Time + Tide Norman Carr Safaris Tongabezi ZAMBIA'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 Anabezi - Luxury Tented Camp Musekese Camp Old Mondoro
E&OE
ZIMBABWE'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Europcar Hertz Impala Car Rental Rockshade Car Rentals & Tours ZIMBABWE'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Elephant Hills Resort Meikles Hotel Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel The Kingdom at Victoria Falls The Victoria Falls Hotel ZIMBABWE'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Presidential Suite @ Meikles Hotel The Presidential Suite @ Leopard Rock Hotel The Royal Suite @ The Victoria Falls Hotel ZIMBABWE'S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE 2019 Antelope Park Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve Matetsi Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve ZIMBABWE'S LEADING RESORT 2019 Elephant Hills Resort Leopard Rock Hotel The Victoria Falls Hotel
ZIMBABWE'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2019 Big Cave Camp Camp Amalinda Chikwenya Camp Little Makalolo, Hwange National Park Matetsi Victoria Falls Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools National Park The Hide, Hwange National Park Victoria Falls Safari Lodge ZIMBABWE'S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP 2019 Kanga Camp Little Makalolo, Hwange National Park Somalisa Camp The Elephant Camp ZANZIBAR'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Essque Zalu Zanzibar Park Hyatt Zanzibar The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar Serena Hotel ZANZIBAR'S LEADING RESORT 2019 &Beyond Mnemba Island Baraza Resort and Spa Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Constance Aiyana Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar Kisiwa On The Beach Meliรก Zanzibar The Palms Zanzibar The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa
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Breaking the mould
2018 World's Leading Travel Management Company
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INDIAN OCEAN NOMINEES 2019 INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING ADVENTURE TOURISM DESTINATION 2019 Madagascar Maldives Mauritius Seychelles
Roland Garros Airport, Reunion Seychelles International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius Velana International Airport, Maldives
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2019 COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives Naladhu Private Island Maldives Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, Mauritius Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa, Mauritius Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel, Mauritius
Royal Caribbean International
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL BRAND 2019 Attitude Coco Collection PER AQUUM Hotels & Resorts
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING CULINARY HOTEL 2019 Banyan Tree Seychelles Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Constance Prince Maurice, Mauritius JA Manafaru, Maldives LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives The St. Regis Mauritius Resort
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING AIRLINE 2019 Air Austral Air Madagascar Air Mauritius Air Seychelles Maldivian
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING AIRPORT LOUNGE 2019 Air Austral Le Club Austral @ Roland Garros Airport, Réunion Air Mauritius The Amédée Maingard Lounge @ Mauritius International Airport Air Seychelles Premium Lounge @ Seychelles International Airport
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING AIRLINE - BUSINESS CLASS 2019 Air Austral Air Mauritius Air Seychelles Maldivian
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING BEACH DESTINATION 2019 Madagascar Maldives Mauritius Reunion Island Seychelles
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING CABIN CREW 2019 Air Austral Air Madagascar Air Mauritius Air Seychelles Maldivian
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING AIRLINE - ECONOMY CLASS 2019 Air Austral Air Madagascar Air Mauritius Air Seychelles Maldivian
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING BEACH RESORT 2019 Andilana Beach Resort, Madagascar Constance Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius Constance Ephelia, Seychelles Constance Lémuria Seychelles Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa JA Enchanted Island Resort, Seychelles LUX* South Ari Atoll One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives Reethi Faru Resort
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2019 Avis Europcar Hertz Sixt
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING AIRLINE BRAND 2019 Air Austral Air Madagascar Air Mauritius Air Seychelles Maldivian INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING AIRPORT 2019 Ivato International Airport, Madagascar
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INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING CRUISE DESTINATION 2019 Madagascar Maldives Mauritius Reunion Island Seychelles INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING CRUISE LINE 2019 Cunard P&O Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING CRUISE PORT 2019 Le Port, Réunion Male Commercial Harbour, Maldives Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius Port of Toamasina, Madagascar Port Victoria, Seychelles
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING DESTINATION 2019 Madagascar Maldives Mauritius Reunion Island Seychelles INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2019 7° South, Seychelles Asisten Travel, Madagascar Concorde, Mauritius Diethelm Travel Maldives Mason's Travel Mautourco, Mauritius Réunitours, Reunion Island
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INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING DIVE DESTINATION 2019 Madagascar Maldives Mauritius Reunion Island Seychelles
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING GREEN DESTINATION 2019 Madagascar Maldives Mauritius Reunion Island Seychelles
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING DIVE RESORT 2019 Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort Bandos Maldives Constance Moofushi, Maldives Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives Komandoo, Maldives OBLU By Atmosphere at Helengeli, Maldives Vakarufalhi Maldives Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING GREEN RESORT 2019 Ambre, A Sun Resort, Mauritius Constance Ephelia, Seychelles La Pirogue, A Sun Resort, Mauritius Long Beach, A Sun Resort, Mauritius North Island, Seychelles Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Reethi Faru Resort, Maldives Sugar Beach, A Sun Resort, Mauritius
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING FAMILY RESORT 2019 Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort Andilana Beach Resort, Madagascar Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives Constance Ephelia, Seychelles Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa, Mauritius Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort, Mauritius Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives Kanuhura Maldives Kurumba Maldives Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Soneva Fushi Resort, Maldives The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING HONEYMOON DESTINATION 2019 Madagascar Maldives Mauritius Reunion Island Seychelles
E&OE
INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING HONEYMOON RESORT 2019 Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives JA Manafaru Maldives Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, Mauritius North Island, Seychelles One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius Raffles Seychelles Sofitel Mauritius L'Imperial Resort & Spa
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING HOTEL 2019 Conrad Maldives Rangali Island LUX* Saint Gilles, Reunion Island LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING HOTEL BRAND 2019 Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Conrad Hotels & Resorts Constance Hotels & Resorts Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts Jumeirah Kempinski Hotels One&Only Resorts Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2019 Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Heritage The Villas, Mauritius Velaa Private Island, Maldives INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2019 Extreme WOW Ocean Haven @ W Maldives Royal Island Suite @ JA Manafaru, Maldives The Rehendi Presidential Suite @ Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives Three-Bedroom Beach Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
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Vinpearl Da Nang Resort & Villas Situated in the prime location of Non Nuoc beach, on one of the six most beautiful beaches on the planet (as voted by Forbes magazine), lays Vinpearl Da Nang Resort & Villas. Overlooking the ocean, with its back resting on the majestic Marble Mountain range, this resort is the ideal holiday destination for you.
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Nominated as the Europe’s Leading Boutique Resort and Greece’s Leading Island Villas for a second year in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards, Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, is not just another luxury hotel at the breathtaking island of Santorini, but your personal retreat, your own island of calm.
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