Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo to Celebrate Excellence

ECTA Committee Members

Jeffreys’s Bay, Eastern Cape – 20 Feb 2025: The Eastern Cape is set to shine a spotlight on its thriving tourism sector with the launch of the inaugural Eastern Cape Tourism Awards & Expo (ECTA). These initiatives, taking, place during Tourism Month in September 2025, aim to recognize outstanding achievements, foster innovation, and drive economic growth within the province. The launch event took place at the Mentors Country Estate in Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape on 20 February 2025. The Expo and Awards will be held at the same place, in Kouga Municipality, on 25 -27 September 2025.

“The ECTA will celebrate the exceptional contributions of stakeholders across the Eastern Cape's diverse tourism landscape”. Nqobile Nobs Qupe, Committee Member ECTA

“These awards will acknowledge excellence in various sectors, highlighting the region's unique offerings and solidifying its position as a premier tourism destination in South Africa,” Riaaz Lorgat, Director FED Kouga Municipality

Categories:

1. Accommodation Excellence
• Best Home Stay Experience
• Best Hotel / Resorts
• Best Guest House/B&B/ Lodge
• Best Backpacker/ Camping Grounds
2. Exceptional Safari & Game Park Experience
3. Ultimate Adventure Attraction
4. Unique Agri-Tourism Experiences
5. Iconic Cultural & Heritage Experience
6. Outstanding Culinary Experience & Restaurants
7. Digital Tourism Influencer of the Year
8. Sustainable Tourism Award
9. Tour Operator of The Year
10. Premier Conference & Events Venue
11. Events & Conference Organiser of The Year
12. Future Leaders in Tourism

All tourism businesses in the Eastern Cape are encouraged to participate, whether by entering the awards, attending the expo, or both. Nominations for the ECTA will open on 1 March 2025, and close on 15 April 2025. Businesses can be nominated by others or self-nominate.

How to Participate:

• Nomination Forms: Available on Facebook: Eastern Cape Tourism Event and Travel Market
• More Information: Email awards@ecta.co.za