The first Edition of the Twalumba National Travel & Tourism Awards were held last night at the Rainbow Towers. Below is the list of all the winners in their
· Coverage of Travel & Tourism in the Broadcast Media – 3Ktv
· Coverage of Tourism in the Online Media – 263Chat.com
· Coverage of tourism in the print media – Nzira Magazine
· Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year & the Eco-tourism initiative of the year – Wild Horizons
· Event of the Year – Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo
· Eco-tourism facility of the year – Mukuvisi Woodlands – Harare
· Conference facility of the year award – Sango Conference Centre, the Accommodation Provider of the year & Achievement in Promoting Gender Equality – Cresta Hotels
· Travel agency of the year – Wings Travel
· Car Rental Company of the year – Avis
· Airline of the year – Emirates
· Restaurant of the Year – The Dusty Road Experience – Victoria Falls
· Training Institution of the Year – Chinhoyi University of Technology
· Achievement in Pursuit of Service Excellence – Meikles Hotel
· Achievement in Digital Marketing – Jeffrey Takunda Murungweni
· Achievement in Marketing – Africa’s Eden
· Achievement in Human Resources Development – SAHTC The Hospitality Centre
· Special mention on Contribution from the Public Sector – Airports Company of Zimbabwe
· Contribution from the Public Sector – National Museums & Monuments of Zimbabwe
· Tourism Image Builder of the year – The Chevrons Cricket team
· Tourism business of the year – The Victoria Falls Hotel Partnership between Meikles Hotel and African Sun
· Tourism Entrepreneur of the year – Beks Ndlovu of African Bush Camp
· Lifetime Achievement awards: Dr. H. Murerwa, Pedia Matamisa-Moyo, Rose Mukogo, Graham Dickens, Mike Farrell, Paul Matamisa, Givemore Chidzidzi, Roy Meiring & Chef Chris Gonzo, Charlene Hewat, Dave Glynn, Ross Kennedy, John Chidzomba, Wendy Bourne & Violet Rukande