Kenya Airways has been crowned Africa’s Leading Airline at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The national carrier also clinched top accolades in multiple categories, including Africa’s Leading Airline Business Class, Leading Inflight Magazine (Msafiri), and Leading Airline Brand.
“We’re proud to be named: Africa’s Leading Airline… Thank you for choosing to fly with The Pride of Africa,” Kenya Airways said in a statement.
The awards recognize excellence in the travel and tourism industry, and Kenya Airways’ latest wins reaffirm its position as a regional and continental aviation leader.
The airline’s commitment to innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence has helped cement its status as a favourite among travellers across Africa and beyond.
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The World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 brought together leading travel and tourism brands to celebrate excellence in the industry.
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The event highlighted emerging trends and recognized outstanding achievements from across the region.
Tanzania emerged as a major tourism force, winning Africa’s Leading Destination, while Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro won in the categories of Africa’s Leading National Park and Mountain National Park, respectively.
Zanzibar was named Africa’s Leading Beach Destination.
In other major wins, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club earned the title of Africa’s Leading Hotel, and Singita Milele in Tanzania was honoured as Africa’s Leading New Hotel.
Julius Nyerere International Airport was also named Africa’s Leading Airport, showing Tanzania’s growing prominence in global travel.
The World Travel Awards’ founder, Graham Cooke, praised the winners. “Our winners represent the very best of our industry, and we salute their achievements in helping shape the future of travel across the region.”
Kenya Airways: Pride of Africa
Founded in 1977, Kenya Airways (KQ) has grown to become one of Africa’s most respected and reliable carriers.
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With its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, the airline operates flights to over 40 destinations worldwide, including key cities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
The airline is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and is known for integrating modern technology, sustainability efforts, and a world-class customer experience.
Its fleet includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Embraer E190s, offering both comfort and efficiency to passengers.
Kenya Airways has been instrumental in promoting intra-Africa connectivity, supporting tourism and trade on the continent.
It has also positioned itself as a key player in African aviation through strategic partnerships and consistent service delivery.
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