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HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT



BEST LUXURY HOTEL



Recognition for luxury hotel that provides five-star range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST BEACH HOTEL



Recognition for beach hotel that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST SMALL BOUTIQUE HOTEL



Boutique hotel with less than 20 rooms that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL <50 ROOMS



Boutique hotel with less than 50 rooms that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL >50 ROOMS



Boutique hotel with more than 50 rooms that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST INDEPENDENT BRAND HOTEL



Independent brand hotel that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST INTERNATIONAL CHAIN HOTEL



International chain hotel that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST HOTEL SUITE



Recognition for hotel suite (room with an attached living room / guest area) with well-appointed amenities that surpasses guest expectations and guarantees a memorable stay


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BEST BUSINESS HOTEL



Business hotel that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST FAMILY HOTEL



Family hotel that provides a range of personalized services & amenities, creating a memorable stay away for guests.


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BEST HOTEL GROUP



Recognition for hotel group offering guests memorable experiences with a range of personalized services & amenities.


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BEST SERVICED APARTMENTS



Recognition for serviced apartments offering guests memorable experiences with a range of personalized services & amenities.


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BEST SPA



Recognition for best hotel spa with a relaxed and positive atmosphere, pleasing to the senses and outstanding service.


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BEST RESORT



Resort outstanding for the array of available activities & amenities and superior guest experience, typically guaranteeing guests return to daily life feeling relaxed and revitalized.


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BEST THEMED RESORT



Themed resort outstanding for the array of available activities & amenities and superior guest experience, typically guaranteeing guests return to daily life feeling relaxed and revitalized.


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BEST ETHNIC RESTAURANT



Ethnic themed dining establishment offering Nigerian/African meals with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of F&B, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT



Informal dining establishment that provides customers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of food and drinks, ambience and delivery of top-notch service


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BEST PREMIUM DINING RESTAURANT



Fine dining establishment that provides customers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of food and drinks, ambience and delivery of top-notch service


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BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT



Dining establishment offering Asian meals with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of food and drinks, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANT



Fast food establishment that provides customers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of food and drinks, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST FAST FOOD CHAIN



Fast food chain providing customers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of food and drinks, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST BAR/ LOUNGE



Recognition for bar/ lounge that provides customers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of F&B offerings, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST BEACH BAR



Recognition for beach bar/ lounge that provides customers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of F&B offerings, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST TOURISM ATTRACTION



Recognition for attraction that has won the hearts of visitors and emerged as local landmarks and that delivers on cleanliness, uniqueness, safety, awareness.


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BEST FAMILY AMUSEMENT CENTRE



Family amusement centre that has won the hearts of visitors and emerged as local landmarks and that delivers on cleanliness, uniqueness, safety, awareness.


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BEST TOURISM PROMOTION INITIATIVE



Recognition for project/ event or activity that serves as a pull factor for tourism or creates awareness of tourist attractions or a destination.


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BEST M.I.C.E VENUE



Recognition for purpose built event venue for M.I.C.E (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions) delivering excellent guest experiences


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BEST TOURISM DESTINATION



Recognition for tourism destination outstanding for promotion and a strong tourism value chain as well as tourism products for r the domestic and inbound market.


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TRANSPORT & TRAVEL SERVICES



BEST DOMESTIC AIRPORT LOUNGE



Domestic airport lounge that provides travelers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of F&B offerings, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOUNGE



International airport lounge that provides travelers with a memorable experience through their concept, quality of F&B offerings, ambience and delivery of top-notch service.


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BEST DOMESTIC AIRLINE



Airline flying domestic routes in Nigeria that has demonstrated excellence, innovation, customer service delivery and consistent safety records in the period of review.


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BEST INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE



Airline flying international routes to Nigeria that has demonstrated excellence, innovation, customer service delivery and consistent safety records in the period of review


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BEST ECONOMY CLASS



Recognition for the airline with the best economy class offering including but not limited to seating, amenities, catering and service.


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BEST BUSINESS CLASS



Recognition for the airline with the best business class offering including but not limited to seating, amenities, catering and service.


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BEST OUTBOUND TOUR OPERATOR



Recognition for outbound tour operator that consistently delivers great value tour experiences out of Nigeria.


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BEST INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR



Recognition for inbound tour operator that consistently delivers great value tour experiences into and around Nigeria.


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BEST DOMESTIC TOUR OPERATOR



Recognition for inbound tour operator that consistently delivers great value tour experiences in and around Nigeria.


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BEST BUSINESS TRAVEL AGENCY



Recognizes a Business Travel Agency that delivers excellent service to business clients, living up to expectations and demands in a timely and efficient manner.


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BEST LEISURE TRAVEL AGENCY



Recognizes a Leisure Travel Agency that delivers excellent service to leisure, individual clients, living up to expectations and demands in a timely and efficient manner.


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BEST ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY



Recognition for online travel agency with the most satisfaction to customers for service and functionality.


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BEST TOUR GUIDE



Recognition for outstanding tourist guide/ tour manager who consistently delivers distinctive & compelling customer experiences.


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BEST TOURISM TRAINING SCHOOL



Recognition for outstanding training institution offering relevant courses with experienced tutors positively impacting on the students and the travel trade.


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MEDIA





Recognitions for travel blog, TV programme, radio programme, photo and video outstanding for its content, creativity and quality and that positively projects destination Nigeria, feels fresh and has a distinctive presence.


BEST TRAVEL BLOG
BEST TRAVEL TV PROGRAMME
BEST TRAVEL RADIO PROGRAMME


BEST TOURISM PHOTOGRAPHY
BEST TOURISM VIDEO
BEST TOURISM SUPPORT MEDIA
BEST TOURISM JOURNALIST

SPORTS TOURISM





This set of Awards recognize individuals and brands who have contributed to the growth of tourism via Sports.


MOST SUPPORTIVE BRAND - SPORTS TOURISM
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD - SPORTS TOURISM
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD - SPORTS TOURISM

INDUSTRY ICONS





This set of Awards recognize experienced professionals whose leadership qualities are brought to bear to grow the tourism industry. This individual must have achieved an enviable feat in the industry in the period under review. The individual will have a keen interest in issues that influence the future of the industry and is a role model for other professionals.


YOUNG TOURISM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
TOURISM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD


ROYAL SUPPORT FOR TOURISM
BEST TOURISM COMMISSIONER
BEST TOURISM GOVERNOR

SPECIAL RECOGNITION -
TOURISM INVESTMENT



This Award recognizes an individual who has invested or used his influence to bring about investment in tourism in Nigeria.


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SPECIAL RECOGNITION -
TOURISM SUPPORT



This Award recognizes an individual who has used his influence to engender tourism development in Nigeria.


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SPECIAL RECOGNITION -
TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE



This Award recognizes an individual who has used his influence to bring about investment in tourism infrastructure in Nigeria.


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SPECIAL RECOGNITION -
ESSENTIAL DUTIES



This Award recognizes an individual who has excelled in public service roles that are critical to the growth of tourism in Nigeria.


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SPECIAL RECOGNITION -
TOURISM INNOVATION



This Award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the growth of tourism via tech or other innovation


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SPECIAL RECOGNITION -
INDUSTRY ICON



This Award recognizes an individual who has excelled in private sector roles that are critical to the growth of tourism in Nigeria.


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BEST TOURISM NON-PROFIT



This Award recognizes a non-profit organisation that has contributed to the growth of tourism in Nigeria


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BEST TOURISM ASSOCIATION



This Award recognizes an industry association that has been outstanding in sub-sector development and growth of her members as well as overall contribution to the tourism value chain


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BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION



This Award recognizes a financial institution that has contributed to the growth of tourism in Nigeria via unique financial products and support to the tourism industry


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