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SETE 2016 Awards winners announced

The inaugural Sports & Events Tourism Awards, an initiative launched alongside the annual SETE 2016 conference, took place on 26 October 2016 in the City of Tshwane.

Entries were submitted by host cities, event owners and sponsors, and submissions included impact assessment reports. An evaluation panel made up of event tourism experts and national government institutions adjudicated each submission and a shortlist of the nominees were invited to the Awards Dinner.

The winners are:

Best Emerging Township Event Contributing to Local Economic Development

Winner: Kasi Career Expo

Best Event Leaving a Development Legacy

Winner: Dance Umbrella – Dance Forum
Runner-up: Momentum eKasi Challenge

Dance Umbrella
Dance Umbrella

Best Domestic Event Contributing to Tourism Growth

Winner: Arnold Classic Africa
Runner-up: Karoo Food Festival

Best Event Improving the Brand Profile of the Destination

Winner: Red Bull X-Fighters

Best International Event that Contributes to Tourism Growth

Winner: Cape Town Cycle Tour

Cape Town Cycle Tour
Cape Town Cycle Tour
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