Zambia Wins Best Leisure Destination in Africa

Zambia emerged as the “Best Leisure Destination in Africa” at the 2024
Global Traveler Awards, which took place on Thursday 16th May at The
Union League of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Global Traveler, the
source for luxury travelers, announced the winners of its 12th annual Leisure
Lifestyle Awards in its May Leisure Travel Issue.
Global Traveler conducted a survey of its readers July 15, 2023–March 8,
2024, with open-ended questions for the best in many categories of leisure,
luxury and lifestyle travel. The survey ran in the magazine, as an insert to
subscriber copies, as a direct mail questionnaire, online and was emailed.
Zambia was voted by readers as the “Best Leisure Destination in Africa”
surpassing South Africa, Seychelles, Morocco and Kenya. "Congratulations
to the winners of Global Traveler’s 12th annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards.
Everyone looks forward to leisure travel and to be a provider that goes
above and beyond for that subset consistently is a true testament to a
brand,” said Francis X. Gallagher, publisher, and CEO, FXExpress
Publications, Inc. “Our readers know the best of the best in the travel
industry, so this winners’ list is undoubtedly a guide to planning your next
trip. Congratulations, winners — these accolades are well-deserved.”
Global Traveler has nearly 550,000 readers, connects brands with U.S.-
based frequent, affluent travelers. According to MRI Simmons, GT readers
have an average net worth of $2 million and 50 percent are CEOs and
owners of companies. Readers average 18 domestic flights per year and
93 percent travel internationally on a regular basis (18 roundtrips in the last
three years), mostly in first and business class.
Learn more about this year’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards in Global Traveler’s
May Leisure Travel Issue, available now in print and at
globaltravelerusa.com.