Entries open for the Durban Tourism Business Awards
Entries for the 5th Annual Durban Tourism Business Awards is open.
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DURBAN Tourism has officially announced the opening of entries for the 5th Annual Durban Tourism Business Awards.
This flagship competition celebrates excellence, resilience, and innovation among local businesses, adding to the vibrancy and dynamism of the region’s tourism landscape.
Budding entrepreneurs and established enterprises in the tourism and hospitality sector are invited to submit their applications or nominations for this prestigious accolade. Entries close on March 23.
The awards feature an impressive array of categories, ensuring that every facet of the tourism and hospitality sector is recognised. Notable categories include:
Accommodation Awards: Recognising excellence in hotels and non-hotels.
MESE Awards: Honouring meetings, exhibitions, special events, and world-class venues.
Visitor Experiences Awards: Celebrating outstanding destinations that create unforgettable memories.
Tourist Guides Awards: Recognising the expertise of nature, adventure, and cultural guides.
Tour Operators Awards: Awarding excellence in inbound travel package curation and execution.
Rickshaw Pullers: Honouring the cultural heritage and service of local operators.
Crafters: Celebrating the artistry of local creators.
Event Owners and Promoters: Recognising events that effectively promote the destination.
Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year: Specifically dedicated to black-owned SMMEs that have shown remarkable progress.
Green Tourism Awards: Recognising leaders in sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
Film Makers Award: Celebrating film productions shot in Durban that showcase the city from the visitor's perspective.
Community tourism organisations, stakeholders within the tourism industry, and the public are encouraged to identify and motivate tourism businesses in their areas to enter the awards and champion the gems of the local tourism market.
Businesses considering participation can look forward to multiple benefits beyond the accolades.
Selected business will receive developmental prizes to help elevate their businesses. All category top winners will receive up to R50 000 in prize money.
To start the entry process, all tourism businesses within the eThekwini Municipality should follow this link: https://durbantourismawards.com.