VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE
The annual AZTA Awards, which reward airlines, lodges, agents and
companies for service excellence, as voted by the Zimbabwe travel 
industry, were presented at a 1920s "vintage picnic" themed ceremony at Wild Geese Lodge in Harare.
industry, were presented at a 1920s "vintage picnic" themed ceremony at Wild Geese Lodge in Harare.
Victoria
Falls Safari Lodge, was awarded Best Resort Hotel, ahead of Victoria
Falls Hotel, which took second place, and the A' Zambezi River Lodge,
which took third place in the same category. Lokuthula Lodges won the
Best Self Catering award ahead of Victoria Falls Rest Camp and Antelope
Park placed second and third respectively.
AAT chief executive Ross Kennedy said given the increasingly
competitive environment in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and the region,
along with difficult trading conditions, the group is honoured and
delighted to once again receive these awards from AZTA members.
"The
entire AAT team strives to deliver wonderful experiences and holidays
to our guests, from across the world and this recognition is very
satisfying and rewarding for us all," Mr Kennedy said.
"To see
Wendy Bourne once again recognised for her ever present energy,
commitment and selfless dedication to the industry is a source of great
pride for AAT, and an award she so richly deserves," he said.
Other
award winners included the Meikles Hotel for Best City Hotel, with
Cresta Lodge and the Bronte Hotel taking second and third place
respectively, while the award for Best Boutique Hotel went to Pamushana
Lodge.
Ballantynes Lodge won Best Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouse,
while Amanzi Lodge and Highlands Lodge took second and third places
respectively.
Best Safari Establishment - Non Tented was won by
Camp Amalinda, while Best Safari Camp - Tented went to The Hide Safari
Camp, Hwange.
The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is the flagship
property of Zimbabwe-owned hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism,
which operates hotels and restaurants in Victoria Falls and Chobe,
Botswana.
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