Six Ivorian tourism stakeholders received, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Abidjan, the awards reserved for the second and third places in three categories of the National Excellence Prize, following the review of 354 applications in the sector.
In the category of best accommodation establishment, Seen RAN Hotel in Bouaké took second place ahead of Hôtel des Savanes in Assinie. The ceremony was held in Cocody Deux-Plateaux Les Vallons under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure.
Saveurs d’Ivoire and Co, in Abidjan, ranked second among dining establishments, while Texas Grillz, also located in Abidjan, secured third place.
For travel agencies and leisure establishments, Fama Bio of Maféré finished second and Alizé Voyages of Abidjan third. These six awards complete a list of winners whose top prizes had been awarded to La Baie des Sirènes of Grand-Béréby, La Parenthèse of Abidjan, and the Haliart Leisure Park Group of Yamoussoukro.
The ministry recorded 207 applications in accommodation, 76 in catering, and 71 in travel and leisure. Accommodation thus accounted for nearly six out of ten cases among the 354 applications recorded.
The ceremony was presided over on behalf of Minister Siandou Fofana by his chief of staff, Daniel Léal Andi, in the presence of the permanent secretary of the National Excellence Award, Eugène Kra. The 2026 edition marked the thirteenth edition of this government distinction.
