World Travel Awards is celebrating a landmark 20^th year as the Oscars of the Travel Industry. In the Africa region, travel, tourism, and hospitality companies from 31 countries will compete for the prestigious top accolades, culminating in a glittering Gala Presentation Ceremony in Kenya. The 2013 nominees have been announced and online voting is open until 25 August 2013 for both the public and travel trade to determine which companies and organisations will hold first prize in the various categories.

We at LekkeSlaap are incredibly proud and excited to see so many of our exceptional accommodations making the list*:

Africa’s Leading Apartment Hotel 2013: Lawhill Luxury Apartments

Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2013: Camps Bay Retreat

Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2013: The Peech Hotel

Africa’s Leading City Hotel 2013: Pepperclub Hotel & Spa

Africa’s Leading City Hotel 2013: The Michelangelo

Africa’s Leading Family Resort 2013: Shamwari Game Reserve

Africa’s Leading Golf Resort 2013: Legend Golf & Safari Resort

Africa’s Leading Green Hotel 2013: Phantom Forest Eco Reserve

Africa’s Leading Spa Resort 2013: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge 2013: Shamwari Game Reserve

Best of luck to all the nominees!

*Visit World Travel Awards for the full list of Africa nominees.