Rewards come in all shapes and sizes – a simple smile from a traveller delighting in their experience on our private stretch of the Zambezi, kind words written on their departure, our team’s pride in being the reason for another’s joy, and then, today’s example, recognition of a whole other kind… that from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
Today, the magazine announced the results of its 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Royal Chundu recognised as the No. 10 Top Resort in Africa – in a category listing the top resorts and safari camps in Africa as rated by Condé Nast Traveler readers.
This year, over 300,000 dedicated readers – nearly twice as many as last year – cast votes for 7,394 hotels, 606 cities, 500 cruise ships, and 236 islands, in an average survey time of 8.4 minutes. The result? The 1,402 best travel experiences in the world.
“The magnitude of this accolade for our family here is beyond any expectation for our little village river property,” says Tina Aponte, MD and Owner of Royal Chundu. “Our staff are beside themselves as they could never have imagined coming from a village and achieving this. The only lodge on that list that is 100% authentically run, managed and cared for by its communities.”
We’d like to thank everyone who voted for us, our guests who inspire us with each visit, and the greater Royal Chundu family who make awards such as this possible. Congratulations to all of the other hotels and lodges in Africa that were featured in this year’s Awards!
About the Awards
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” Under Editor in Chief Pilar Guzmán, the Readers’ Choice Awards have become more selective and specific to the passions that inspire today’s travellers. The Readers’ Choice Awards are announced in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands nationwide on October 25, 2016. The full list is published exclusively online, at www.CNTraveler.com/rca.
About Condé Nast Traveler
As the most discerning, up-to- the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. Condé Nast Traveler is the most trusted and celebrated name in travel with 6 National Magazine Award wins and 26 nominations in its 28-year history. Advertising Age named Pilar Guzmán Editor of the Year in 2014 and CNTraveler.com attained 4 Webby Awards since 2015. www.cntraveler.com
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