2016 African Responsible Tourism Awards


Gold award: Mara Naboisho

Mara Naboisho Conservancy has been announced as the Overall Winner of the 2016 African Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM Africa

African Responsible Tourism Awards


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Heroes of responsible tourism in Africa were honoured at the 2016 African Responsible Tourism Awards. Following the success of the inaugural event in 2015, this event continues to form part of the prestigious World Responsible Tourism Awards, the world's most respected responsible tourism awards.

With its unique natural and cultural landscapes, Africa offers many opportunities for responsible tourism. Tourism organisations are already growing tourism that preserves, respects and benefits African destinations and African people. The African Responsible Tourism Awards aims to celebrate the efforts made by individuals, organisations and destinations in Africa. The awards also aim to inspire change in the African tourism industry.

The awards were presented at a ceremony hosted as part of the Africa Travel Week held in Cape Town from 06-08 April 2016. The winners were announced to an audience of destination managers, industry professionals and media.

Written by Justin Francis