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For the eighth time since 2001, Sun International’s flagship casino and resort, Sun City, has been awarded the title of Africa’s Leading Family Resort.

World Travel Awards acknowledged Sun City’s excellence in the category, showing why the casino deserved the celebrated title among the 17 other popular travel destinations.

Reasons why Sun International won the Award

Sun International, which is conveniently located along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park, has many things going for it, especially for those looking for a fun, family-style holiday.

• Sun City is the only surf-and-safari destination within a two-hour drive of Johannesburg.
• The Valley of Waves beckons with its palm-fringed beach, Roaring Lagoon, and famous water park.
• The Pilanesberg game drive offers the opportunity to see the Big 5.
• Two world-class 18-hold golf courses designed by golfing great, Gary Player.
• Adrenaline-pumping activities such as Airsoft – Call of Duty tactical shooting activity, Drift Trikes and 4 x 4 Quads.
• World-class casino with the latest technology and popular games, including hundreds of exciting slot machines and 40 table games.

Tourists Starting to Return to South Africa

The General Manager of Sun International, Brett Hoppe said that tourists are starting to return to South Africa now that worldwide travel has opened up once more, and local tourists still flock to the resort around the year.

“Sun City is an experience for all ages, whether you are active and sporty, adventurous, hooked on nature or just enjoy relaxing by the pool. Sun City is truly a world within a city, suitable for families, couples or friends,” he said. “The resort boasts four hotels, over 30 eateries, an award-winning spa and a range of kids' activities. Each hotel has its own individual character, restaurants and ambience.”

Hoppe said that according to World Travel Awards, the dominant trend among travelers is extra indulgence and a determination to only book with the very best.

“As a winner in the 2021 World Travel Awards, Sun City is proud to be among the ultimate global hallmark of tourism quality, and we hope that this accolade will mean that we attract even more guests to enjoy all we have to offer,” he said.

Multiple Awards Under Sun City’s Belt

Every year since 2001, Sun City has been honored at the World Travel Awards. Some years, the resort even took home more than one title. Some of the awards given to Sun City over the years include:

• Africa’s Leading Casino Resort
• Africa’s Leading Resort
• South Africa’s Leading Resort
• Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel
• Africa’s Leading Family Resort

World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

On December 16th, the authority unveiled the 2021 winners, including Maldives which was named the World’s Leading Destination for the second time, Madeira which was named the World’s Leading Island Destination and The Algarve which picked up the World’s Leading Beach Destination title.

Moscow was named the World’s Leading City Break Destination, while the ancient citadel of Macchu Picchu was named World’s Leading Tourist Destination.