LUXE QUESTS AFRICA WINS HHOHHO OUTSTANDING YOUTH-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD

By Tlalane Dlamini

Luxe Quests Africa has added another prestigious accolade to its growing list of achievements after being named the Hhohho Regional Outstanding Youth-Owned Business at the 20th Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, reaffirming its position as one of Eswatini’s leading emerging travel and hospitality brands.

The award, presented to founder Noxolo Nkabinde, recognises the company’s entrepreneurial excellence, innovation and significant contribution to the growth of Eswatini’s tourism and business sectors.

Luxe Quests Africa is a luxury travel specialist and hospitality company that delivers end-to-end travel management, concierge services, executive mobility and VIP hospitality for destinations across Africa and the world. Renowned for creating tailor-made travel experiences, the company designs personalised itineraries that reflect each client’s unique interests, preferences and travel aspirations.

Serving both corporate and leisure travellers, Luxe Quests Africa offers seamless travel solutions, combining meticulous planning, personalised service and competitive pricing to deliver memorable journeys that exceed expectations.

Driven by innovation and an unwavering commitment to exceptional hospitality, the company continues to redefine luxury travel through strategic partnerships and customer-focused solutions that simplify and enhance every stage of the travel experience.

One of the company’s most notable innovations is its interactive travel chatbot, available through its website. The digital platform promotes Eswatini as a premier tourism destination while enabling travellers to explore customised travel packages, access destination information and receive estimated travel costs within minutes, making travel planning faster, easier and more accessible.

Beyond its commercial success, Luxe Quests Africa remains deeply committed to youth empowerment and skills development. The company has trained five local students in international travel while mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and local start-ups, helping nurture the next generation of tourism professionals and business leaders in Eswatini.

The company also curates exclusive special-interest travel experiences centred around some of the world’s most celebrated sporting, cultural and lifestyle events. These include Formula One Grand Prix weekends, English Premier League football matches, championship golf tournaments, the North Sea Jazz Festival and a range of other premium international experiences tailored for discerning travellers.

At the heart of Luxe Quests Africa is a vision to connect Africa with the world while positioning Eswatini as a gateway to luxury travel. Through innovation, accessible luxury, meaningful partnerships and outstanding service, the company continues to elevate the travel experience while showcasing the continent’s diverse destinations to global audiences.

Receiving the Hhohho Regional Outstanding Youth-Owned Business Award is a testament not only to the company’s impressive business growth but also to its commitment to innovation, digital transformation, destination marketing and youth development.

For founder Noxolo Nkabinde, the recognition reflects years of dedication, resilience and visionary leadership in building a proudly Eswatini brand that continues to raise the country’s profile within the international travel and hospitality industry.

As Luxe Quests Africa expands its footprint across Africa and beyond, the company remains focused on delivering world-class travel experiences, empowering young people through mentorship and skills development, and inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs to pursue excellence.

Congratulations to Noxolo Nkabinde and the entire Luxe Quests Africa team on this well-deserved achievement. This recognition marks another significant milestone in the company’s journey as it continues transforming travel and hospitality while proudly showcasing Eswatini to the world.