Cheapflights Managing Director Andrew Shelton remarked “We’re very happy to hear how engaged our South African audience is, and with over 30k votes in so far, we’re excited to see who will take the top spots at the ceremony later this November.”
Voting closed on November 1.
Cape Town - Travel search platform Cheapflights.co.za has announced the launch of the inaugural Cheapflights South Africa Travel Awards, a new awards programme that celebrates the work and successes of the local travel industry.
The awards will recognise everything from the best local airports and airlines, to the best safari and wine farm offerings, and everything in between.
Cheapflights is now calling on South Africans to cast their votes for their favourite brands and businesses within the travel industry. Voters stand a chance to win prize trip for two to Mauritius, and can cast their votes here.
Voting closes November 1, 2016, with the best in each category being recognised at an awards ceremony in Cape Town at the end of November.
“The South African travel industry is a vibrant and exciting one,” explains Andrew Shelton, Managing Director of Cheapflights. “Not only is the country a must-visit for inbound international travel, but it also has a busy and constantly evolving domestic travel scene as well.
“The facilities and attractions are world-class, and we want to recognise and celebrate the businesses and organisations that are doing such amazing work.”
In order to shortlist the best finalists for the awards, Cheapflights partnered with the South African Travel Massive blogger community, which nominated the best offerings in each category.
Expanding on the partnership, Dawn Jorgensen from Travel Massive said: “The Travel Massive Africa community is delighted to be working with Cheapflights, curating the best of what South Africa has to offer.
“There is an abundance of choice in a country such as ours, but we all have our favourites, based on both personal and professional experiences, and will be voting to make sure they top the list. Exciting times indeed and I can’t wait for the Cheapflights South Africa Travel Awards winners to be revealed!”
Adapted from a press release for IOL
The shortlisted nominees are:
Best Airport:
King Shaka International – Durban
Cape Town International – Cape Town
OR Tambo – Johannesburg
Best Airline Lounge:
Bidvest Lounge, OR Tambo – Johannesburg
SLOW Lounge, OR Tambo – Johannesburg
Emirates Lounge, Cape Town International
Best African Airline:
Air Namibia
Ethiopian Airways
Kenya Airways
Best Domestic Airline:
Mango Airlines
South African Airways
Kulula
Best International Airline:
Qatar Airways
British Airways
Emirates
Best South African Car Hire Provider:
Avis
Europcar
Budget
Best Attraction or Experience:
Maropeng - Cradle of Humankind
Kruger National Park
Table Mountain
Best Hotel Chain:
Tsogo Sun Hotels
Newark Hotels
Protea Hotels by Marriot
Best Independent City/ Boutique Hotel:
Ellerman House, Cape Town
Saxon Boutique Hotel Villas and Spa, Johannesburg
One & Only, Cape Town
Best Safari Lodge or Experience:
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Madikwe Hills Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve
Best Wine Farm Experience:
Babylonstoren, Franschhoek
Groot Constantia, Cape Town
Spier, Stellenbosch
Winners will be announced at the end of November 2016.