Mary Nyamekye Asamoah wins Africa Travel 100 Tour Operators Award

Mary Nyamekye Asamoah, the Chief Executive Officer of Spotless Travel and Tours, has been honored with the Africa Travel 100 Tour Operators Award 2026. This prestigious accolade was presented during the 22nd Akwaaba Travel Market held in Nigeria, a major international event that brings together key stakeholders in the African travel and tourism industry. Asamoah’s recognition highlights her dedicated service to the continental travel ecosystem and her influential role in advancing professional standards within the sector.

A significant factor in her selection for the award is her commitment to youth empowerment and technical education through the Spotless Aviation and Professional Training Institute. Asamoah has pioneered practical training methods designed to prepare the next generation of hospitality and aviation professionals. Her curriculum includes the innovative use of an actual aircraft for hands-on learning, a strategy that has been widely praised for providing students with realistic, real-world experience before they enter the professional workforce.

The Akwaaba Travel Market serves as a vital platform for fostering partnerships and promoting intra-continental tourism. By honoring leaders like Asamoah, the event organizers emphasized the critical role of private sector innovation and human capital development in sustaining Africa's travel industry. This award solidifies her status as a leading figure in Ghana’s aviation and tourism landscape, reflecting a commitment to excellence that extends across the sub-region and the wider African market.