Labadi Beach Hotel proudly celebrates a moment of distinction and continental recognition as its Head of Marketing, Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli, received a prestigious Honorary Award and was named among Africa’s Top 50 Women in Hospitality and Tourism at the Hospitality Awards Africa (HAA) 2025. Her efforts were honoured at this year’s Awards Africa, making her one of those honoured at Hospitality Awards Africa.
The highly regarded ceremony took place on 29th November 2025 in Lomé, Togo, marking the first time the awards were hosted outside Ghana after six consecutive editions. Held at the iconic five-star Hotel 2 Février, the event convened industry leaders, hoteliers, tourism innovators, and hospitality professionals from across the African continent for an evening dedicated to excellence, culture, and innovation.
A Distinguished Honour of Leadership and Impact
Mrs. Ghartey-Tsagli’s Honorary Award was presented by Captain George Nfodjoh (Rtd), Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Togo, a moment that underscored the national and regional significance of her contributions to the hospitality industry. The honour recognises her exceptional leadership, creative brilliance, and consistent commitment to advancing service standards within Africa’s hospitality and tourism landscape, honoured at Hospitality Awards Africa.
Her recognition as one of Africa’s Top 50 Women in Hospitality and Tourism further affirms her standing as a trailblazer and an influential voice shaping the future of the industry. This accolade celebrates women whose work continues to redefine hospitality through innovation, strategic vision, and excellence in guest experience.
Celebrating Africa’s Authentic Hospitality Culture
The 2025 edition of the Hospitality Awards Africa was held under the theme “Celebrating Africa’s Authentic Hospitality Culture.” The ceremony highlighted the continent’s deeply rooted traditions of warmth, service, and cultural richness values that form the foundation of Africa’s growing global appeal in tourism and hospitality.
In a powerful expression of this theme, guests were encouraged to attend in traditional attire, transforming the red carpet and gala dinner into a vibrant celebration of African heritage. The atmosphere reinforced the importance of preserving cultural identity while delivering world-class hospitality experiences to both local and international guests, emphasising the prestigious event where many were honoured.
Speaking at the event, Executive Director of Hospitality Awards Africa, Eugene Vidzro, noted that hosting the 2025 edition in Togo reflected the organisation’s guiding principle of rotating the awards across African countries. This approach, he explained, demonstrates HAA’s commitment to showcasing the diversity, depth, and richness of Africa’s hospitality sector, where top industry leaders are honoured.
A Professional Journey Defined by Vision and Excellence
For those less familiar with her journey, Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli is a highly respected marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in brand strategy, corporate storytelling, and hospitality marketing. Over the years, she has built a reputation for strategic thinking, creative leadership, and results-driven execution.
As Head of Marketing at Labadi Beach Hotel, Ghana’s premier five-star luxury beach hotel, she has been instrumental in strengthening the hotel’s brand positioning, expanding its visibility on the global stage, and aligning its marketing strategy with international best practices while preserving its unique Ghanaian identity. Her work has consistently focused on delivering memorable guest experiences, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and driving sustainable brand growth. Her skills contributed to being honoured at awards like Hospitality Awards Africa.
Beyond organisational success, Mrs. Ghartey-Tsagli is widely admired as a role model for women in leadership, exemplifying professionalism, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership in a competitive industry.
A Moment of Pride for Labadi Beach Hotel and Africa
Against the backdrop of continental excellence celebrated at HAA 2025, Mrs. Ghartey-Tsagli’s recognition stands as a powerful testament to her visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence. Her achievements continue to inspire the Labadi Beach Hotel team and contribute meaningfully to enhancing the guest experience for visitors from around the world, while those honoured at Hospitality Awards Africa also serve as inspirations.
Labadi Beach Hotel extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli on these well-deserved honours. Her success is not only a personal milestone but also a proud moment for the hotel, Ghana, and the African hospitality industry at large, highlighting her being honoured at Hospitality Awards Africa.