The World Travel Awards 2024 (WTA) put Africa’s hospitality on the map once more. Morocco, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania dominated Africa’s hospitality excellence in different categories.
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Kenya’s Southcoast hosted the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. Southcoast in Kwale County is a famous tourist destination for domestic and international travellers.
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When Was World Travel Awards Founded?
WTA came to life in 1993 with the intent to name, honour and celebrate major milestones in the world’s tourism industry. It’s a leader in the global tourism and hospitality industry today with the gala ceremony going down every year. African tourism players hold WTA in reverence because it presents massive networking opportunities. Governments get a chance to partner with like-minded private investors in the industry.
How Does WTA Determine Winners?
The World Travel Awards 2024 were determined through the following steps after the nominee list was out.
- Online votes by the public
- Voting by industry players
- WTA research
This travel award is the most prestigious in the global tourism and hospitality industry.
The World Travel Awards 2024 (WTA) put Africa’s hospitality on the map once more. Morocco, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania dominated Africa’s hospitality excellence. Photo/Worldtravelawawards
Who are the Winners of the World Travel Awards 2024?
Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania carried the day in the World Travel Awards 2024. Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways bagged two major awards. They are
- Africa’s Leading Airline 2024
- Africa’s Leading Airline Business Class 2024
Further, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) emerged as Africa’s Leading Airport in 2024. This is big news as it dislodged the all-time successful Ethiopian Airways.
Other winners in the 2024 WTA gala include:
- Africa’s Leading Beach Destination 2024 – Diani Beach, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Boutique Resort 2024 – Billionaire Resort & Retreat, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading City Hotel 2024 – Fairmont The Norfolk, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Beach Resort 2024 – Swahili Beach Resort, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Business Travel Destination 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Family Resort 2024 – Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading New Hotel 2024 – Angama Amboseli, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel 2024 – Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
- Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2024 – Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2024 – Siringit Serengeti Camp, Tanzania
- Africa’s Leading Hotel 2024 – Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
- Africa’s Leading Festival & Event Destination 2024 – Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Private Villa 2024 – Sirai House, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading National Park 2024 – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Africa’s Leading Private Island Resort 2024 – Chale Island, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2024 – Ethiopian Airlines
- Africa’s Leading Airline Brand 2024 – Kenya Airways
- Africa’s Leading Airport Hotel 2024 – Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Train 2024 – The Blue Train
- Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2024 – Durban ICC, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2024 – Durban, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2024 – Diamonds Dream of Africa, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2024 – Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Business Hotel 2024 – Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria
- Africa’s Leading Casino Resort 2024 – Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco
- Africa’s Leading City Destination 2024 – Cape Town, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Conservation Company 2024 – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Africa’s Leading Cruise Port 2024 – Port of Cape Town, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Design Hotel 2024 – Tribe Hotel, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Destination 2024 – Tanzania
- Africa’s Leading Distillery Tour 2024 – Inverroche Distillery, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Green Hotel 2024 – Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
- Africa’s Leading Hotel Brand 2024 – Radisson Blu
- Africa’s Leading Hotel Residences 2024 – The Residences at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Hotel Suite 2024 – Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2024 – Jambojet
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 – Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2024 – The Cliff Villa @ Alfajiri Villas, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Island 2024 – Thanda Island, Tanzania
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge 2024 – Silvan Safari, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Resort 2024 – One&Only Cape Town, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Lodge 2024 – &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, Tanzania
- Africa’s Most Romantic Resort 2024 – Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, Mozambique
- Africa’s Leading Private Game Reserve 2024 – Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Private Island Resort 2024 – Chale Island, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading River Cruise Company 2024 – Zambezi Queen Collection
- Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge 2024 – Earth Lodge @ Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
- Africa’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2024 – Somerset Westview Nairobi, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Sports Resort 2024 – Ocean Sports Resort, Watamu, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2024 – Finch Hattons, Kenya
- Africa’s Leading Tour Operator 2024 – Gosheni Safaris
- Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2024 – Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Africa’s Leading Tourist Board 2024 – Tanzania Tourist Board
Did Morocco Win in World Travel Awards?
Royal Mansour Marrakech. Photo/ The Turquoise Collection.
Morocco was among the biggest winners in the World Travel Awards 2024. Below are the categories that won awards.
- Morocco’s Leading Hotel Suite 2024 – Nobu Suite @ Nobu Hotel Marrakech
- Morocco’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2024 – Royal Villa @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
- Morocco’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2024 – Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
- Morocco’s Leading Casino Resort 2024 – Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort
- Morocco’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2024 – Royal Mansour Marrakech
- Morocco’s Leading City Hotel 2024 – Hyatt Regency Casablanca
- Morocco’s Leading Beach Resort 2024 – Fairmont Taghazout Bay
- Morocco’s Leading Business Hotel 2024 – Fairmont La Marina Rabat-Salé
- Morocco’s Leading Conference Hotel 2024 – Rabat Marriott Hotel
- Morocco’s Leading Family Resort 2024 – Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort
- Morocco’s Leading Hotel 2024 – Kasbah Tamadot
- Morocco’s Leading Resort 2024 – Es Saadi Marrakech Resort
- Morocco’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 – The Oberoi, Marrakech
