The Night Africa Wins
Take your seat among the hoteliers, airline chiefs, tourism boards, creators and investors shaping African travel. Raise a glass as the Balearica finds its 2026 winners.
Book Your SeatWhat Your Evening Looks Like
Red carpet & welcome reception. Arrive in black tie or your finest African attire. Meet finalists, tourism boards and travel leaders over drinks.
Doors to the ballroom. Find your table and settle in.
Gala dinner & awards. The Balearica presentations across 33 categories, from Safari Lodge of the Year to Lifetime Achievement.
Celebrate. Dance, network and toast the winners until 11:45 PM.
Who You'll Meet
Choose Your Seat
Every ticket includes an Afro-Caribbean buffet dinner, drinks and a full evening of networking with Africa’s tourism leaders.
Individual Seats
Regular Ticket
Your seat at the gala and the full Balearica awards ceremony, with an Afro-Caribbean buffet dinner, soft drinks, wine and water, plus an evening of networking.
Book Regular TicketVIP Ticket
Priority seating, an Afro-Caribbean buffet dinner, soft drinks, premium wine and water, plus networking with finalists, tourism boards and industry leaders.
Book VIP TicketTables
Regular Table of 10
Bring your team, clients or partners and sit together. Ten regular seats at one table, with the Afro-Caribbean buffet dinner, soft drinks, wine, water and networking included.
Book Table of 10VIP Table of 8
Priority seating and dining for eight, plus your organisation acknowledged during the event. Includes the Afro-Caribbean buffet dinner, soft drinks, wine, water and networking.
Book VIP TableVVIP Table of 8
Our top table experience. Eight VVIP seats with priority seating and dining, and your organisation acknowledged during the event. Includes the Afro-Caribbean buffet dinner, soft drinks, wine, water and networking.
Book VVIP TableNotice: Last year's gala welcomed 250+ guests. Seats are limited and tables are allocated in order of booking.
Book Your SeatCan't be in London?
Watch live. The ceremony is broadcast online so friends, colleagues and fans across Africa and the diaspora can celebrate every win in real time. [Livestream link coming soon.]
Venue
Hilton London Canary Wharf
South Quay, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH.
Nearest stations: South Quay (DLR) and Canary Wharf (Jubilee & Elizabeth lines).