The 23rd edition of the World Travel Awards was held. The grand ceremony was held on 9th April at the Diamond La Gemma dell’ Est Resort in Zanzibar.
The night proved to be victorious for many of Kenya’s leading tourism, hospitality and aviation brand names, some of which are mentioned below –
- Africa’s leading Airline – Kenya Airways
- Africa’s leading Beach Destination – Diani Beach, Kenya
- Africa’s leading Cruise port – Mombasa Port, Kenya
- Africa’s leading National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
- Africa’s leading Tourist Board – Kenya Tourism Board
- Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination – Nairobi, Kenya
- Africa’s leading New Hotel – Radisson Blu, Nairobi
- Africa’s leading Hotel Brand – Serena Hotels
- Africa’s Leading Hotel – Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya
Several brands were also recognized and given awards
- Kenya’s leading Hotel – Sarova Stanley Hotel
- Kenya’s leading Safari Lodge – Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
- Kenya’s leading Tented Safari Camp – Sarova Mara Game Camp
- Kenya’s leading Business Hotel – Nairobi Serena Hotel
- Kenya’s leading Resort – Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
Regarded as the “Oscars” of the travel industry according to the Wall Street Journal, the World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global tourism and travel industry.