Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport has been honoured as ‘Africa’s Leading Green Hotel’ for the second consecutive year at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
This accolade was awarded at the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held at the Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 28 June 2025, where tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across the region gathered to celebrate excellence and innovation in the industry.
“We are deeply honoured to receive the award for ‘Africa’s Leading Green Hotel’ 2025,” said Mario Delicio, owner and director of Hotel Verde. “As one of nine nominees in the category, winning this award for the second time running is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. At Hotel Verde, we believe that environmentally friendly practices are not just a trend but a necessity for the future of hospitality; it is our ethos, our vision, and what we practice daily.”
With this accolade, Hotel Verde proudly stands among the global pioneers in green hospitality. “Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in tourism anymore; it is non-negotiable,” says Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. “Hotel Verde has once again shown that there is no need to compromise on comfort or quality to be climate conscious. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved recognition; their win is a win for Cape Town and for the future of responsible travel.”
EnverDuminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism and Caron van Rooyen, General Manager of Hotel Verde
As Africa’s Greenest Hotel, Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is proud to promote sustainable tourism in South Africa, encouraging the hospitality industry and travellers to embrace greener practices. Hotel Verde extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who has voted for them, the guests who have stayed at the hotel, and the broader public for their continued support. Recognised as a 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards winner, Hotel Verde is celebrated for its outstanding quality, placing it among the top 10% of hotels globally.
Congratulations to ‘Africa’s Leading Green Hotel’
WHAT: ‘Africa’s Leading Green Hotel’
WHERE: Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport, 15 Michigan St, Airport Industria, Cape Town, 7490
INFO: VISIT | See also Cape Town Green Map
