Sanganai/Hlanganani 2024 Tourism Awards: Full List of Winners

Written by on September 13, 2024

The 17th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo concluded in grand fashion, with 408 companies exhibiting and seven countries participating. The annual expo, held in Bulawayo, was officially opened on Friday evening by Zimbabwe’s Tourism Ambassador, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa.

The prestigious event was graced by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Barbara Rwodzi, her deputy, Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa, and Bulawayo Provincial Minister of State, Honourable Judith Ncube.

A significant moment of the night was the introduction of the Gastronomy Award, a new category in the lineup of honors. The Airports Company of Zimbabwe emerged as the standout winner, taking home the highest number of awards. The University of Zimbabwe also excelled, earning multiple accolades.

Other notable winners included FastJet, which claimed the Best Airline Award, and the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), which was recognized for its environmental initiatives, winning the Best Green Tourism Award.

Below is the full list of the 2024 Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Awards winners:

Best Gastronomy

2nd Runner Up

University Zimbabwe (UZ)

1st Runner Up

Holiday Inn Bulawayo

Winner

RTG

Best Zimbabwean Stage

2nd Runner Up

Kyper Connect

1st Runner Up

University Zimbabwe (UZ)

Winner

Airport Company of Zimbabwe. (ACZ)

Best Overall Stand

Airport Company of Zimbabwe. (ACZ)

Best Training Institution

2nd Runner Up

Belvedere Teachers College

1st Runner Up

Mutare Polytechnic

Winner

University of Zimbabwe UZ

Best Tourism Related Stand

2nd Runner Up

Zim switch

1st Runner Up

ZIEC

Winner

Africa Premier

Best First Exhibitor

2nd Runner Up

Flossy Homes

1st Runner Up

Marugare Lodge

Winner

KwaMahla Village

Best Provincial Stand

2nd Runner Up

Masvingo Province

1sr Runner Up

Midlands Province

Winner

Matebeleland South Province

Best MICE Stand

2nd Runner Up

Events Hub

1st Runner Up

Bethel

Winner

Lili Casablanca

Best Tour Operator Stand

2nd Runner Up

Lindezi Travel and Tours

1st Runner Up

Chikopokopo

Winner

Malachite

Best Airline Stand

2nd Runner Up

Qatar

1st Runner Up

Air Zimbabwe

Winner

Fast jet

Best Car Hire Stand

2nd Runner Up

Impala Car Rental

1st Runner Up

Murare Car Rental

Winner

Easy Go Hire

Best Green Tourism Stand

2nd Runner Up

KwaMahla Village

1st Runner Up

Airport Company of Zimbabwe. (ACZ)

Winner

Environmental Management Authority. (EMA)

Best Community Board Tourism Stand

2nd Runner Up

Heal Our Worlds

1st Runner Up

Single Parents

Winner

Jairos Jiri

Best Rural Culture and Heritage Stand

2nd Runner Up

Chiredzi Rural District Council

1st Runner Up

Mhondoro Rural District Council

Winner

Umzingwane Rural District Council

Best Sport Tourism Stand

Winner

Zim Cricket

Best Public Institution Stand

2nd Runner Up

ZimParks

1st Runner Up

Environmental Management Authority. (EMA)

Winner

Airport Company of Zimbabwe. (ACZ)

Best Publicity Association

2nd Runner Up

Redcliff Municipality

1st Runner Up

Harare Municipality

Winner

Masvingo Publicity

Best Religious Tourism

2nd Runner Up

Masvingo Province

1st Runner Up

Marondera Rural District Council

Winner

Bindura Rural District Council

Best Hotel Stand

2nd Runner Up

CUT Hotels

1st Runner Up

African Sun

Winner

Cresta

Best Lodges Stand

2nd Runner Up

Greater Bulawayo

1st Runner Up

Best of Zimbabwe

Winner

KwaMahla Village

Best Safari Stand

2nd Runner Up

Zambezi Crusiee Safaris

1st Runner Up

Ngamo Safaris

Winner

Africa Premier

Reporter – Kudakwashe Takundwa


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