TourismX Best Rated PowerList™ Announces Inaugural Rankings for South Africa’s Tourism Industry
The TourismX Best Rated PowerList™ has announced the inaugural edition of its rankings, which will recognise South Africa’s top-rated tourism businesses and industry bodies through provincial and national rankings across a diverse range of categories covering the tourism industry.
The rankings will kick off on 1 February 2027 with the release of the TourismX Best Rated PowerList™ - Provincial Edition, listing the top 10 businesses in 12 categories in each of South Africa’s nine provinces.
The top-rated business in each category in every province will automatically qualify for the national edition, which will take place on 10 May 2027 in Durban. As this segment is based on rankings of the best-rated businesses, no nominations will be required.
The the TourismX Best Rated PowerList™ - Provincial Edition categories are:
- Spas
- Guest Houses
- B&Bs
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Eco Stays
- Tour Operators
- Tourism Bureaus
- Attractions
- Heritage Sites / Museums
The second segment of the rankings will feature national tourism businesses and organisations. The final rankings for this segment will only be revealed at the awards ceremony in Durban on 10 May 2027. As with the provincial edition, no nominations will be required.
The TourismX Best Rated PowerList™ - National Edition categories are:
- Hotel Groups
- National Parks
- Safari / Game Reserves
- Airlines
- Airports
- Industry Associations
- Tourism Heritage Sites
- Tourist Attractions
- Metro City Tourism Promotion Agencies
- Provincial Tourism Promotion Agencies
The TourismX Best Rated PowerList™ will use verified online ratings and reviews for each entity, together with media coverage where relevant over the previous year. These factors will be assessed using an in-house developed weighted points system.
At the national event, recognition will be awarded in each category, including rankings for Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Highly Commended.
According to Gerrit Davids, Founder and Director of TourismX, “The TourismX Best Rated PowerList™ aims to provide an independent platform for recognising tourism businesses and organisations that consistently deliver strong customer experiences and build a positive reputation among travellers and the wider tourism market.”
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For more information on the Awards, contact
Gerrit Davids
MD
Gerom Media
Mobile. +27 (0) 82 496 1657
E-mail: info@gerommedia.co.za
Bedfordview, South Africa