Press Release

23 September 2013

Special Announcement  

Congratulations to our winners!  

The 2013 SATOA Travel Awards took place on September 19th at the Bbar in Victoria, London.

Only in its second year, this prestigious awards ceremony that recognises the very best in travel to Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, has had to add additional categories for the Best Safari Experience and Responsible Tourism Award.

We would like to thank our sponsors; the One&Only Cape Town and luxury travel company Cox & Kings.

“The winners were voted by our members and travel industry partners with judging independent of SATOA and It is a great pleasure to recognise the fantastic achievements of the best in Southern Africa travel with you” said SATOA Chair, Tesna Simonsen.

The winners

Best UK / Ireland Tour Operator Winner - Travel Butlers
 
Best UK / Ireland Travel Agent Winner - Travel Matters

Best Hotel 20 Rooms or Less Winner - Isandlwana Lodge
 
Best Hotel 20 Rooms or More Winner - Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
 
Best Safari Experience Winner - Thanda Tented Camp
 
Responsible Tourism Award Joint Winners Tzaneen Country Lodge and Nuarro Eco Lodge

Outstanding SATOA Member Winner - Tourism KwaZulu Natal  

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Notes to editors:

1.   SATOA is a leading professional non-profit travel and tourism association  formed in 1982. Managed by a committee in the UK on behalf of its  members, SATOA promotes travel to Africa and the Indian Ocean  while  providing its members with a platform from which to promote their  products,  network and create new business opportunities.  www.SATOA.com
2. Please contact Sue Gallagher for event photographs [email protected]
3.   SATOA participates in and runs a number of travel trade promotions  across the UK throughout any year.
4.  For destination images and further information please contact Sue  Gallagher on +44 (0) 203 468 5975 or on [email protected]
5. For information on becoming a SATOA partner, or to sponsor an event, please  contact Sue as above.