Lion World Tours Receives Top Honors at South African Tourism’s Ubuntu Awards Dinner

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April 2013
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Lion World Tours Receives Top Honors at South African Tourism’s Ubuntu Awards Dinner

At one of the tourism industry’s most celebrated occasions, the Ubuntu Awards hosted by South African Tourism,Lion World Tours, the leading tour operator from North America to Southern and East Africa, was honored as “Top Producing Tour Operator” by South African Tourism for the fourth year in a row.The honors were bestowed at the fourth annual Ubuntu Awards, held at an elegant reception at The New York Public Library on Monday, April 15, 2013. The reception recognizes the all-important role of Trade engagement in the U.S. towards South Africa as a destination. The event was hosted by Ms. Sthu Zungu, President of South African Tourism, North America; the Honorable Marthinus van Schalkwyk, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism; and Mr. Thulani Nzima, Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism, were among the dignitaries present. The Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Colin Cowie, South African ‘Ambassador of Style’ and Event Planner to the stars.

Left to Right:
Thulani Nzima, Chief Executive Officer, South African Tourism; Lucille Sive, President, Lion World Tours; the Honorable Marthinus van Schalkwyk, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism; and Sthu Zungu, President, South African Tourism, North America.

Accepting the award, Lucille Sive, President of Lion World Tours, said, “It’s fantastic to see our team’s hard work and efforts validated yet again by our partners at South African Tourism. In these increasingly pressurized economic times, we strive to give our clients and visitors to South Africa as many options and price points as possible. It is gratifying to be honored by South African Tourism with an award for selling a destination that we are passionate about.”About Lion World Tours
Lion World Tours specializes in group and individual tours to Southern and East Africa, and is a member of the renowned Travel Corporation, which also includes: Trafalgar Tours, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. In its 49th year, clients continue to benefit from Lion World Tours’ destination knowledge, expertise, and emphasis on customer service. With their safari specialists all having first-hand knowledge of Africa, Lion World Tours can confidently assist clients in creating an African adventure that fits their specific interests as well as their budget. Extraordinary service, affordable Luxury and value for money are what keep clients coming back to Lion World Tours.

Winner of the South African Tourism Ubuntu Awards “Top Producing Tour Operator for
North America” for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013

Winner of the South African Airways “Award of Excellence in Travel and Tourism for
North America” for 2011

Winner of Travelzoo Award for “Best Overall Provider of Vacation Package Deals to
Warm Weather Destinations” for 2012

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