African Sun’s exhibit a hit at Sanganai
AFRICAN Sun Limited made its presence felt at this year’s Sanganai-Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo with an impressive, modern exhibition stand that wooed visitors and drew large crowds.
The stand’s popularity saw it being voted as the best overall exhibition. The awards ceremony was part of the official opening which was graced by the First Lady and patron of the tourism industry, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa who was accompanied by Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality, Cde Nqobizitha Mangaliso
Ndlovu and his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart, Mr Modero Nsimba Matondo.
The established hospitality company was back in full tilt at the premier tourism event after taking a brief, Covid-19 enforced hiatus, and came tops among 270 other exhibitors from eight countries to win the prestigious accolade.
African Sun’s two-deck stand, complete with casino and an upper hospitality deck afforded visitors the ultimate immersive experience. For the innovative work put into the stand, Africa Sun were also voted winners for two more awards — the Best Hotel Stand and the Best Zimbabwe Stand.
The award for Best Hotel Stand was presented by the DRC Tourism Minister along with the Best Tour Operator Stand award which was won by Best of Zimbabwe and the Best Lodges Stand award which was won by Hardy House. Minister Ndlovu presented awards for the Best Motor Vehicle Car Hire Stand which was won by Easy Go, the Best Provincial Stand (Matabeleland North).
The Zimbabwean Tourism Minister was joined by the First Lady and patron of Tourism, Dr Mnangagwa to present awards for Best International Stand (Zambia Tourism Agency), Best Zimbabwe Stand (Africa Sun Limited) and best Overall Stand (Africa Sun Limited). The company’s products and services on show included hospitality and leisure products. Sanganai-Hlanganani Awards
Best Public Institution Stand, Winner Airports Company of Zim, First runner up - Allied Timbers, Second Runner-up - Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe, Best Publicity Association Stand Winner - City of Bulawayo
First Runner up - City of Mutare, Second Runner up Harare Publicity Association, Best Training Institution
Winner - Chinhoyi University of Technology, First Runner up - Belvedere Technical Teachers College, Second Runner Lupane State University, Best Tour Operator Winner - Best of Zimbabwe, First Runner up Heritage Expeditions Africa
Second runner up - Kuba Travel, Best Hotel Stand Winner - African Sun Limited, First Runner up - Rainbow Tourism Group
Second Runner up - Pote Hotel, Best Lodges Stand Winner - Hardy House, First Runner up Gwango Safari Lodge,
Second runner up - Mpala Boutique Hotel, Best Women Owned Facility Winner Gwango Safari Lodge, First runner up - Mpala Boutique Hotel, Second runner up -Ndou Safaris, Best SMEs Tourism Related Facility Winner Once Upon A Time,
First Runner up - Outbound Cargo and Trophies, Second runner up - Mosi-Oa-Tunya Cigars, Best Airlines Stand
Winner - Ethiopian Airways, First Runner up - Airlink, Second runner up - Fly Emirates, Best Motor Vehicle Car Hire
Winner - Eazy Go, First Runner up - LED Travel and Tours, Second runner up Impala Car Hire, Best Provincial Stand
Winner - Mat North, First Runner up - Bulawayo Metro Province, Second Runner up - Mashonaland West, Best International Stand Winner - Zambia Tourism Agency, First Runner up - Rwanda Development Board, Second runner up - South Africa Tourism, Best Zimbabwe Stand Winner - African Sun Ltd, Best Overall Stand African Sun Ltd