The Pyne Africa Awards held recently at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos witnessed certain individuals, brands, corporate organizations and countries carting away all categories of the award through a keenly contested, free and fair voting process, while some were recognized based on their years of achievements and contributions to the tourism sector in Africa.
Here are the list of winners and recognitions at the Pyne Africa Awards held with so much glamour, class and much more.
Winners List 2022
Brand Excellence Category 1. Hotel of the Year International Brand – Radisson Blu Hotel Ikeja Nigeria
H. E. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria, and Mr. Rahim Bhaloo, Chairman, Zanzibar Tourism Commission receiving the Award of Recognition for H. E. Samia Suhulu Hassan, President, United Republic of Tanzania being presented by Amb. Amaka Amatokwu-Ndekwu, Founder, Pyne Africa Awards
2. Hotel of the Year Indigenous Brand, sponsored by Eko Hotels & Suites Lagos Nigeria – Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa, Tanzania
3. Restaurant of the Year- SLOW Nigeria
4. Lounge of the Year – Zaza Lagos Nigeria
5. Spa of the Year – Anantara Spa Bazaruto Island Resort Mozambique
7. Travel Agency of the Year- Satguru Travels 8. Tour Operator of the Year Sponsored by Cmd Travels Ltd- Primate Safaris Rwanda
9. Event venue of the year Sponsored by Nwando’s Signature Events Ltd Nigeria -Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda
10. Resort of the Year Sponsored by DSTV Business – Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar
11. Food blog of the Year-Atim Uko Afrolems Nigeria
12. Tourism Magazine/ Blog of the Year – Travel Essence Magazine, Yvonne Mtengwa Zimbabwe
13. Hospitality Service Company of the Year Sponsored by Zigona Advisory – Landmark Group Africa Paul Onwuanibe Chief Executive Officer
14.Restaurant Blog of the Year – Uganze Kalu
15. African Tourism Destination of the Year -Morocco
16. African Airline of the Year – Ethiopian Airlines
Industry Stars Category
17. Hotel General Manager of the Year Sponsored by International Hospitality Institute Texas US – Ivan Kasozi – General Manager O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges -Strand Hotel Swakopmund Namibia
18. Restaurant Manager of the Year, sponsored by International Hospitality Institute Texas, US, – Samuel Maina R&B (restaurant & bars) and Events Manager at The Social House Nairobi
20. Director of the Year (Sales & Marketing) -Nice Uwase (CHRM) Commercial Director Kigali Convention Centre Rwanda
21. Manager of the Year (Food & Beverage) Sponsored by International Hospitality Institute, Texas US – Saad Youssef Food and Beverage Manager The Blowfish Group Nigeria
22. Director of the Year (Human Resources) -Hellen Leone Regional HR Director Africa & Indian
Rising Star of the Year (Hospitality) Sponsored by Eat n Go ltd (Domino’s) Nigeria – Mark Slade Co-Founder, Jara Beach Resort Nigeria
24. Rising Star of the Year (Tourism) Sponsored by Cash Token Africa -Bokani Mathape, Founder Women in Tourism Botswana, Botswana
25. Icon of the Year (Tourism) – Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, Owner, Nike Art Gallery Nigeria
26. Icon of the Year (Hospitality) – Gitta Paetzold Chief Executive Officer Hospitality Association of Namibia
27. Best initiative/ institution to retain and develop tourism professionals in Africa – Vatel Kigali, Rwanda
28. African Tourism Board of the Year – Zanzibar Tourism Commission
29. Best Innovation Using Technology in Nigeria – Crawl app
Special Recognition Awards
30. Recognition for contribution to Tourism in East Africa – Lelise Dhugaa, Commissioner Oromia Tourism Commission
31. Recognition for outstanding hospitality development and hotel ownership – Alhaji Tajudeen Owoyemi, Chairman Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria ltd
32. Recognition for contribution to Travel industry in Africa – Fifi Josephine Rurangwa, Chief Executive Officer The Xperts
33. Recognition for contribution to the growth of the hospitality industry in Nigeria sponsored by Heineken – Danny Kioupouroglou, General Manager Eko hotels & suites, lagos Nigeria
34. Recognition for outstanding contribution to community tourism development in Botswana and Africa sponsored by African Tourism Board -Honorable Philda Nani Kereng, Minister of Environment and Tourism Republic of Botswana
35. Special Recognition Award: Zanzibar City Custodian – Mahmoud Mohammed Musa, the Lord Mayor of Zanzibar City Council
36. Special Recognition for contribution to tourism development in Nigeria -Donald Duke, Former Governor of Cross River State
38. Special recognition for outstanding contribution and work in the food service industry in Nigeria – Patrick McMichael Chief Executive Officer Eat n Go ltd
39. Special Recognition Award as the Most Outstanding President committed to tourism development in Africa ponsored by African Tourism Board – Her Excellency, Samia Suluhu Hassan, President, United Republic of Tanzania
40. Special Recognition For Advocacy towards the recognition of Tourism and Hospitality Industries as viable tool for sustainable economic empowerment of host communities in Africa -Ngozi Ngoka, Thematic Lead, Tourism and Hospitality industries, thematic group, Nigerian Economic Summit Group
