One week left to enter the 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards

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Last year, over 250 finalists were selected from over 1,360 entries, after which provincial winners in the various categories were named to compete in the national finals. Promoting the diversity of products and experiences in South Africa has for domestic and international travellers, this year's event introduces more sub-categories, signifying growth and inclusion.

The categories for this year’s Lilizela Tourism Awards are:

• Accommodation
• Venues – formally known as MESE (Meetings Exhibitions and Special Events)
• Tourist Guides
• Tour Operators
• Visitor Experience of the year
• Universal Accessibility
• ETEYA
• WE/I Do Tourism

Additional categories include

• Apartment Hotel
• Boutique Hotel
• Nature Lodge
• Small Hotel
• Campsite

New additions to the Venues category:

• Conference Centre
• Convention & Exhibition Centre
• Historical Venue
• Events Venue
• Function Venue
• In-Hotel Conference Centre

Details on how to enter can be found on the awards website