Enter the Durban Tourism Business Awards

 

By Fred Felton | Dec. 13, 2022

The Durban Tourism Business Awards are now open for entry and those in the tourism and hospitality industry are encouraged to enter.

The Durban Tourism Business Awards are now open for entry. | Photo: Fred Felton 

The awards are presented by Durban Tourism and they have proved a huge success in promoting excellence and innovation within the tourism industry. The awards also market the various tourism gems throughout the City.

The 2^nd edition of these awards will be held on 15 June 2023. Awards on offer include cash and development options for winners and runners-up.

You can enter the 2^nd annual Durban Tourism Business Awards online at https://www.durbantourismawards.com/

There are various categories for the awards and they include:

Upcoming Filmmakers Award

This award is aimed at rewarding those upcoming and outstanding people and organisations that have produced, written a script, or directed films in the past five years that have showcased Durban in their film or documentary, or advert.

Service Excellence Award

This includes awards in various sectors including:

The Accommodation Award for bed and breakfasts, country houses and guest houses, hotels, lodges and self-catering units.

MESE Award (this is for Meetings, Exhibitions and Special Events venues).

Visitor Experiences Award which will include scenic beauty, adventure and activities, wildlife, lifestyle, beach experience, luxury and restaurants.

Tourist Guides Award which will include adventure, nature and culture guides.

Tour Operators Award

Rickshaw Pullers Award

Crafters Award

Event Organisers and Promoters Award that brings international events to Durban and package their events with other tourism products.

Sustainable Development Award

This award is aimed at green tourism-based products that have adhered to the impact of climate change and have placed emphasis on the environmental impact and green sustainable solutions in their businesses.

Entrepreneurship Award

This award will recognise black-owned small, medium and micro enterprises that have achieved success since beginning their tourism establishments.

Special Achievement Award (Mayor’s Choice)

This award will recognise tourism products that have proven to be long-lasting.

The Durban Tourism Business Awards close for entries on 14 January 2023.

For more information, visit www.durbantourismawards.com or follow Durban Tourism on social media @DBNTourism you can also email: info@durbantourismawards.com or call 031 322 4164.