Durban ICC wins 20th World Travel Award
The Durban ICC’s dominance as the continent’s premier business tourism hub remains intact and has been cemented with its crowning as Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre for the 20th time.
THE Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has once again been crowned Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Tanzania on Saturday.
This is the 20th time that Durban ICC has been bestowed with the award, reaffirming its status as a premier business tourism hub.
“To be recognised with this award for the 20th time by our industry peers and clients around the world is both humbling and inspiring,” said Durban ICC chief executive officer Lindiwe Rakharebe. “This award belongs to our dedicated team, who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service every day. We also share this victory with the City of Durban, which continues to rise as a dynamic, resilient, and innovative destination for meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.”
Her excitement was also shared by Durban ICC board chairperson, Dr Mduduzi Bophela, who was in Tanzania to accept the award. He said, “It is a true honour to receive this recognition on behalf of our team, our stakeholders, and the City of Durban. Winning this award speaks to the consistency, professionalism, and world-class standards that have become synonymous with the Durban ICC brand. We are proud to contribute to Durban’s international standing as a centre of excellence in business tourism.”
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The Durban ICC was not the only winner as the city was also recognised with the title of Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination for the 10th consecutive year. This achievement was welcomed by the chairperson of the Economic Development and Planning Committee, councillor Thembo Ntuli, who said that the accolades underscore Durban’s strategic importance as a thriving hub for business tourism and international events. “We are immensely proud of this recognition. It reflects the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in making Durban a leading global destination for meetings and conferences,” said Ntuli.
Annually, the awards bring together leaders from the tourism and hospitality sectors across the continent and the Indian Ocean region to celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the global travel industry. Winners from each continent will proceed to the WTA Grand Final which is scheduled for December 9 in Bahrain.
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