For the fifth time, the Ministry of Communication, Arts and Tourism honored tourist entrepreneurs through a night dedicated to them, Friday October 6, 2023. This night of the tourist entrepreneur, placed under the sponsorship of the Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries, Simon Pierre Boussim, saw the participation of 211 tourism companies.
The night of the tourism entrepreneur is an opportunity for the Ministry of Communication, Arts and Tourism to highlight the merit of tourism entrepreneurs each year. This night allows us to distinguish men and women who, through their human and professional qualities, contribute in an exceptional way to the influence of Burkinabe tourism. The Minister of Communication, Arts and Tourism, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo will underline that the contributions of tourism to living together and social cohesion are enormous. It helps to strengthen the values of peace between communities and visitors.
Tourism is also a channel for mixing and helps build bridges of interculturality. Considering all these aspects, the national organizing committee decided to place this edition under the theme “Tourism, a factor of peace and social cohesion”. This theme notes Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, calls for optimism and sounds like a real plea in favor of peace, social cohesion and living together. As for the sponsor of this edition, the Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries, Simon Pierre Boussim, he will indicate that in the current context of our country, we must promote the Burkina destination even more. This is why he was delighted with the desire of the organizing committee to reward tourist guides.
The criteria for distinguishing tourism entrepreneurs
To reward the best tourism entrepreneurs, the ministry set up a jury which had the difficult task of designating the winners of this edition. Thus, each category had a jury. According to Sévérine Traoré, jury member, they received a list of 63 tourist companies including 19 tourist accommodation establishments, 12 catering establishments, 16 travel and tourism agencies and 16 tourist guides. Several criteria allowed the jury to rate each candidate tourism company.
This concerns the general condition of the establishment, the staff of the establishment, hygiene and safety, management focused on sustainable development, the promotion of the national tourist heritage, the promotion of local dishes, the creativity, innovation and excellence. They also noted the mastery of cultural and tourist heritage, reception and expression techniques, animation and guiding techniques and first aid and tourist safety. The juries on this basis visited the companies and had interviews with the main managers.
Prize list of the 5th edition
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Best Green Hotel: SOPATEL Hôtel SILMANDE
Best female tourism entrepreneur: Click Download to save EASY TRAVEL – Madame KONE mp3 youtube com
Best young tourism entrepreneur: MYRIA VOYAGE/ Yasmine Yago / Ouaga
Best Resilient Company: Click Download to save Yempabou Noël Combary – Fada N’gourma mp3 youtube com
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Category tourist guides
Best local guide Jean Marie Yaméogo / Center-West
Best national guide / Stéphane Ouattara / Ouaga
Travel and tourism agency category
Best Ticketing Agency/ Armelle travel / Ouaga
Catering category
Best restaurant for local dishes / BUFFALO GRILL / Ouaga
Best restaurant for classic dishes/ Chez Simon / Ouaga
Category Accommodation
Best Budget Hotel / Touli’s Royal Hotel/ Koudougou
Best Mid-Range Hotel / DUNIA Hôtel / Loumbila
Best Upscale Hotel/ LANCASTER OUAGA 2000
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