Africa Nominees 2011
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Africa nominees of the 18th annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Africa's Leading Airline - Business Class 2011 | Egypt Air |
|---|---|
| Air Namibia | |
| Ethiopian Airlines | |
| Kenya Airways | |
| Royal Air Maroc | |
| South African Airways |
| Africa's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2011 | Kenya Airways |
|---|---|
| Air Namibia | |
| Egypt Air | |
| Ethiopian Airlines | |
| Royal Air Maroc | |
| South African Airways | |
| Tunisair |
| Africa's Leading Airline 2011 | South African Airways |
|---|---|
| Air Namibia | |
| Egypt Air | |
| Ethiopian Airlines | |
| Kenya Airways | |
| Royal Air Maroc | |
| Tunisair |
| Africa's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2011 | 1time |
|---|---|
| Fly540 | |
| Jet 4 You | |
| Kulula | |
| Mango |
Attraction
| Africa's Leading Attraction 2011 | The Pyramids |
|---|---|
| Cradle of Humankind | |
| Mt Kilimanjaro | |
| Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania | |
| Serengeti | |
| Skeleton Coast | |
| Victoria Falls |
Car
| Africa's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2011 | Avis |
|---|---|
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz | |
| Holiday Autos |
| Africa's Leading Car Rental Company 2011 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Holiday Autos |
Destination
| Africa's Leading Beach Destination 2011 | Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Mozambique | |
| Plettenberg Bay, South Africa | |
| Zanzibar Island, Tanzania |
| Africa's Leading Tourist Board 2011 | South Africa Tourism |
|---|---|
| Egyptian State Tourist Office | |
| Gambia Tourism Authority | |
| Kenya Tourist Board | |
| Namibia Tourism Board | |
| Tanzania Tourist Board |
General
| Africa's Leading Responsible Tourism Company 2011 | &Beyond |
|---|---|
| Acacia African Adventures | |
| Gambia is Good Project | |
| Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Kenya | |
| Hippo Tours & Safaris | |
| Nkwichi Lodge |
| Africa's Responsible Tourism Award 2011 | &Beyond |
|---|---|
| Acacia African Adventures | |
| Gambia is Good Project | |
| Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Kenya | |
| Hippo Tours & Safaris | |
| Nkwichi Lodge | |
| The Falls Resort | |
| Twiga Tours |
Hospitality
| Africa's Leading Innovative Hospitality Company 2011 | Signature Life Hotels |
|---|---|
| Gatsby | |
| Legacy | |
| Mantis Collection | |
| Protea Hotels | |
| Three Cities |
Hotels & Resorts
| Africa's Leading Apartment Hotel 2011 | The Regent, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Mapungubwe Hotel, South Africa | |
| Palacina The Residence & Suites, Kenya | |
| Tamarind Village, Kenya |
| Africa's Leading Beach Resort 2011 | Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort |
|---|---|
| Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa | |
| Grand Plaza Resort | |
| Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort, Egypt | |
| Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort |
| Africa's Leading Boutique Hotel Brand 2011 | Mantis Group |
|---|---|
| African Pride Hotels | |
| Hunters Hotels Group | |
| Red Carnation Hotels | |
| The Collection By Liz McGrath |
| Africa's Leading Green Hotel 2011 | The Phantom Forest Eco-reserve, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge, Kenya | |
| Manda Nkwichi Lodge, Mozambique | |
| Nairobi Serena Hotel, Kenya | |
| Tena Tena Safari Camp, Zambia |
| Africa's Leading Hotel & Leisure Management Company 2011 | Savoy Group |
|---|---|
| African Sun Hotels | |
| Mantis Collection | |
| Sun International | |
| Tamarind Group |
| Africa's Leading Luxury Hotel 2011 | Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa |
|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence | |
| The Palazzo Montecasino |
| Africa's Leading Luxury Villa 2011 | Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Al Fajiri Villas, Kenya | |
| Ellerman House & Villa, South Africa | |
| Pambele, Mozambique | |
| Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt |
| Africa's Leading Private Island Resort 2011 | Matemo Island Resort, Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique | |
| Samatian Island Lodge, Nairobi | |
| The Sands at Chale Island, Kenya |
Marketing
| Africa's Leading Marketing Campaign 2011 | Egyptian Tourist Authority |
|---|---|
| Kenya Tourist Board | |
| Moroccan National Tourist Office | |
| Namibia Tourism Board | |
| South Africa Tourism |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
| Africa's Leading Entertainment Center 2011 | Soho Square, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Mandela Square | |
| Rabat Mega Mall | |
| V&A Waterfront, South Africa |
Rail
| Africa's Leading Luxury Train 2011 | The Blue Train |
|---|---|
| Rovos Rail | |
| The Pride of Africa Private Train |
Safari
| Africa's Leading Conservation Company 2011 | Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa |
|---|---|
| &Beyond | |
| African Impact | |
| Edge Of Africa |
| Africa's Leading Game Reserve Brand 2011 | Mantis Group |
|---|---|
| &Beyond | |
| African Bushcamp Safaris | |
| Singita Game Reserves |
Spa
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Africa's Leading Business Travel Agency 2011 | Travel with Flair, South Africa |
|---|---|
| GILTEDGE | |
| Palace Travel Ghana | |
| Pentravel, South Africa | |
| Sure Corporate, South Africa |
| Africa's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2011 | Abercrombie & Kent |
|---|---|
| Cox & Kings | |
| GILTEDGE | |
| Kuoni Group | |
| Travcoa |
| Africa's Leading Luxury Travel Group 2011 | Molori Private Retreats |
|---|---|
| &Beyond | |
| Abercrombie & Kent | |
| Mantis Collection | |
| Orient Express Hotels | |
| Travcoa |
| Africa's Leading Online Travel Agency 2011 | Flightsite.co.za |
|---|---|
| AAHolidays.co.za | |
| Pick n Pay Travel | |
| Travel.co.za | |
| Travelstart |
| Africa's Leading Travel Agency 2011 | Club Travel, South Africa |
|---|---|
| African Classic Encounters, South Africa | |
| Flight Centre, South Africa | |
| GILTEDGE | |
| Sure Travel, South Africa | |
| Travel with Flair, South Africa |
Water
| Africa's Leading Cruise Line 2011 | Royal Caribbean Cruise Line |
|---|---|
| African Safari Club | |
| Discover Egypt, Nile Cruises | |
| Sakkara Travel Group | |
| Silversea | |
| Sonesta Nile Cruises | |
| Travel Dynamics International |
| Africa's Leading Cruise Port 2011 | Durban (Port) |
|---|---|
| Cape Town (Port) | |
| Port of Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| Africa's Leading Luxury River Cruise 2011 | Zambezi Queen |
|---|---|
| Nile Adventurer | |
| Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruiser | |
| Viking River Cruises |

















