Luxe Travel Awards celebrate South African hospitality excellence

ON the evening of 19 March 2024, the opulence of South African luxury hospitality took centre stage as the winners of the inaugural Jonsson Workwear Luxe Travel Awards were unveiled. One hundred luminaries from the world of luxury hospitality congregated at SIBA the Restaurant in Cape Town, to celebrate the pinnacle of excellence in South Africa’s hotel industry.

Distinguished by the charm and grace of renowned South African TV host, Tumi Mogoai, who presided as the Master of Ceremonies, the event exuded an aura of sophistication, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration among esteemed guests.

The meticulously chosen winners, selected by a panel of discerning critics and through a popular public digital vote, embody the zenith of luxury hospitality excellence in South Africa. Chad Fourie, chief judge of the Luxe Travel Awards and managing director of The Hospitality Counsel, underscored the importance of these awards in acknowledging the extraordinary hotel experiences that enthral and inspire.

“Over the past nine months, the Luxe Travel Award judges have traversed South Africa in pursuit of unparalleled hotel experiences. Tonight, we extol these eminent establishments, offering them a well-deserved platform to showcase their world-class offerings,” said Fourie.

The evening’s festivities unveiled 20 deserving winners across an eclectic array of categories, ranging from the prestigious Hotel of the Year to the captivating Game Lodge of the Year.

The recipients of the 2024 Jonsson Workwear Luxe Travel Awards epitomise the peak of South Africa’s luxury hospitality landscape, embodying innovation, service excellence, and unbridled passion. Each laureate stands as a testament to the richness and diversity of the country’s myriad of extraordinary destinations, beckoning both locals and visitors to embark on unforgettable travel odysseys.

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