Tourism and hospitality officials from Africa and across the Indian Ocean were convened to show off their opening legs of the World Travel Awards in Tanzania.
The winners of the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 held at Johari Rotana in Dar Es Salaam included the Maldives, which was selected as “Major Destinations in the Indian Ocean” and “Major Green Destinations in the Indian Ocean”. The famous Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club claimed to be “a major hotel in Africa” and Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf Resort was praised as “a major resort in Africa.”
Tanzania has solidified its position as a tourism powerhouse and has gathered the title of “major destinations in Africa.” The legendary Serengeti National Park claimed the crown of “the major national parks of Africa,” while the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro won “the major mountain national parks of Africa,” and Zanzibar was named “the major beach destination of Africa.”
The buoyancy of Africa's gorgeous hospitality sector is reflected in the newcomer category of “Africa's major new hotels”, with Tanzania's Singatir Milele winning from the stellar field of entry. Meanwhile, the Kahu Atoll Resort in the JW Marriott Maldives brings together “major new resorts in the Indian Ocean” and reflects the dynamism of tourism in the region.
In the aviation sector, Kenya Airlines secured the “large African airline” and Dar es Salaam's Julius Njerere International Airport has been awarded the title “major airport in Africa.”
Port of Cape Town was named “African Major Cruise Port” and Durban ICC was named “African Major Conference & Conference Centre.”
“The World Travel Awards are being renowned,” said Graham Cook, president and founder of the World Travel Awards. “It was a privilege to welcome winners from Africa and the Indian Ocean to this extraordinary celebration in Tanzania and its thriving capital, Da es Salaam, region.”
Ephraim Mahul, Director of Tourism in Tanzania, said: A celebration of travel excellence and innovation. ”
Other winners include the Eden Bleu Hotel and Seychelles (“Large Conference Hotel in the Indian Ocean”). Chile Island, Kenya (“Africa's major private island resort”); Go Places ('Kenya's major destination management company'); Jumeirah Thanda Safari (“South Africa's major luxury safari villa”).
Find out more and a complete list of winners on the official WTA website.
Editing Notes World Travel Award
The WTA was founded in 1993 and recognized, rewarded and celebrated excellence in all sectors of the tourism industry.
Today, WTA brands are globally recognized as the ultimate feature of quality, with winners setting the benchmarks that everyone else is aiming for.
Each year, the WTA covers the world with a series of regional gala ceremonies set in order to recognize and celebrate personal and collective success in each major geographical region.
The WTA Gala Ceremony is widely regarded as the best networking opportunity in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, celebrities and international print and broadcast media.
For more information about WTA, visit worldtravelawards.com
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