Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Wins Best Resort Hotel Award

AFRICA Albida Tourism’s (AAT) flagship property Victoria Falls Safari Lodge has been voted the Best
Resort Hotel for the 23rd year in a row by the Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents (AZTA),
with the hospitality group also receiving three other accolades at the same awards event.

The annual awards, which reward airlines, lodges, agents and companies with a certificate for
their great service, as voted by the Zimbabwe travel industry, were hosted by AZTA Chair
Ignatius Matungamire at a safari-themed lunch at the Meikles Hotel in Harare last Saturday.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge took the Best Resort Hotel category ahead of Victoria Falls Hotel and Ilala Lodge, the first second and runner-ups respectively. 

.AAT’s luxury property, Victoria Falls Safari Club, was named the Best Boutique Hotel for the sixth
time, while Singita Pamushana Lodge in south eastern Zimbabwe and Highlands House inHarare took second and third places respectively.

Lokuthula Lodges won the Best Self-Catering category for the seventh time, followed by
Antelope Park and Blue Swallow Lodges, while AAT marketing executive Wendy Bourne won
the Most Outstanding Voluntary Service to Travel Agents award for the ninth time.

AAT chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “The AZTA awards once again gave recognition to three
AAT properties, and it has been a real privilege to receive the Best Resort Hotel award for
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for the 23rd consecutive year.

“It is a hugely rewarding accolade for the entire team, but especially for the operations team
led by Andy Conn and Anald Musonza, who together deliver the experiences, hospitality and
quality of service, that no doubt influences AZTA members in their votes.

“We are immensely proud of these achievements and recognition,” he added.

Other award winners included Meikles Hotel for Best City Hotel, while Wild Geese Lodge won
Best Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouse. The award for Best Safari Camp – Tented went to The Hide in
Hwange and Best Safari Camp – Non-Tented was won by Amalinda Lodge in the Matobo Hills.

AAT operates a portfolio of properties in Victoria Falls, which include Victoria Falls Safari Lodge,
as well as Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Safari Suites, Lokuthula Lodges and The Boma
– Dinner & Drum Show.

PHOTO CAPTION: Africa Albida Tourism marketing executive Wendy Bourne (left) and group sales
and brand manager Bryony Acutt with the awards won by the hospitality group.

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