“The Oscars of the Travel Industry”
Our gallant tribe chief, David Ryan, and Marketing Manager supreme, Ross Bowers, have just returned from the prestigious 2013 World Travel Awards in Nairobi, Kenya. And they brought home the trophy for Africa’s Leading Safari Company, after being nominated along with the likes of Go2Africa, Twiga Tours and Sun Safaris!
It’s a proud moment for our whole team… to see our efforts and passion acknowledged in such a way. But we couldn’t have done it without your support.
The awards ceremony was a black-tie event, held on Wednesday 16 October at the Safari Park Hotel & Casino. As Ross described their 24 hour sojourn in Kenya… “Nairobi. One night. Four flights. A gala dinner, a trophy, a spot of roulette and a quick splash in the pool. Standard Wednesday night…”
“To receive this accolade in our tenth year of trading is an incredible achievement. It would not have been possible without my incredible team. Each of them is passionate about delivering incredible experiences for our clients and passionate about sharing and uplifting this magnificent continent of Africa.”
– David Ryan, CEO & Founder of Rhino Africa Safaris
The World Travel Awards™ is the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry. To be voted a World Travel Award™ winner is an accolade which many strive for but few achieve.
This year, the 20th World Travel Awards, we were also nominated for 2013 Africa’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator, among many other world-class names.
We’d like to extend our congratulations to Royal Chundu in Zambia which won “Zambia’s Leading Safari Lodge”. We bumped into Tina Aponte – MD & Owner of Royal Chundu at the awards night and snapped a quick photo:
We’d also like to acknowledge the many other great lodges, hotels and destinations that received awards at this year’s World Travel Awards. We were more than proud to share the stage with you! To name but a few of those winners…
- Cape Town – Africa’s Leading Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination
- &Beyond – Africa’s Leading Game Reserve Brand
- Taj Cape Town – Africa’s Leading Hotel Residences
- Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa – Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge
- Ellerman House Villa One – Africa’s Leading Luxury Villa
- Cape Grace – South Africa’s Leading Hotel
- Singita Game Reserves – South Africa’s Leading Game Reserve Brand
- The Last Word Long Beach – South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel
- Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa – South Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel
- The Royal Livingstone – Zambia’s Leading Hotel
- Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique – Africa’s Leading Private Island Resort
Take a look at the other winners on the World Travel Awards 2013 website!
Now let’s start planning your next African adventure…
Congratulations!
boom – well deserved Rhinos !!
Congrats to all!!
Well deserved! We can’t wait to use your company again!
congrats! fantastic
Congratulations!! That is wonderful & well deserved! Have to try me one of them safaris then! X x
Congratulation
Well done, Ryan and team. You deserve it.
super i like this!!!
Congratulations! And I know you earned this award. You (Monique) organized the best trip for us in August!!!
GOOD for you guys, amazing.
Congratulations! I knew it would go to you all.
Awesome, well done David Ryan!!
congratulations
Congratulations! Well deserved.
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