African Excellence Awards 2025

MEA | African Excellence Awards 2025 18 Jul23190 May25122 Best Luxury Tourism Magazine 2025 – Southern Africa & Client Satisfaction Excellence Award 2025 Michelangelo Magazine is a leading publication promoting Namibia and Southern Africa as premier destinations for tourism, business, and investment. Globally recognised as a trusted voice in lifestyle, tourism, and conservation, the magazine boasts a readership that spans across more than 150 countries, reaching 75% of the world’s nations. By connecting premium brands and exclusive destinations with discerning audiences worldwide, Michelangelo Magazine merges cutting-edge editorial, award-winning campaigns, and unparalleled distribution to deliver real results. “Our team of eight passionate professionals collaborates closely with key stakeholders, ranging from statehouse officials and tourism leaders to conservation advocates, to craft a publication that not only inspires action but delivers measurable, positive outcomes,” says Levona. “Our magazine is more than a window into the wonders of Southern Africa; it is a powerful driver of investment, tourism, and business growth. It offers a high-impact, luxury advertising platform that enhances brand image, extends shelf life, and secures strong market visibility.” The team behind Michelangelo Magazine is guided by the brand’s core values: care and respect, integrity, authenticity, and customer focus. These values guide every decision, from maintaining transparent communication with advertising partners to encouraging each team member to be the best version of themselves for both the brand and its clientele. These principles also shape an inclusive, supportive work environment that values family needs and real-life emergencies, ensuring balance without compromising professional excellence. Above all, they reflect the publication’s unwavering commitment to Southern Africa’s tourism sector and its broad economic impact. Serving as more than just a publication, Michelangelo Magazine has become a strategic platform for top-tier industry players. Its reputation is reinforced by a roster of respected partners and clients, including Gondwana Collection, Journeys Namibia, Namibia Wildlife Resorts, Bank Windhoek, First National Bank of Namibia, Namibia Breweries, Shell Namibia, MTC, Telecom Namibia, and Nedbank Namibia, to name a few. What truly sets Michelangelo Magazine apart is its pioneering fusion of traditional print media with digital innovation. Through the integration of scannable content - including over 37 million active QR codes - the magazine bridges the gap between print and tech in a way that social media alone cannot replicate. In contrast to the fleeting nature of algorithm-driven posts (over 4 billion uploaded daily), Michelangelo offers curated, enduring content that cuts through the noise and remains accessible over time. Proactive in both content creation and client ROI, the magazine champions creative storytelling, data-driven advertising, and a relentless focus on tangible outcomes, actively supporting its partners in growing brand visibility, reach, and revenue. This, in turn, contributes to a broader ripple effect across the economy, particularly through high-impact tourism, media engagement, and strategic brand elevation. As Namibia and Southern Africa increasingly capture global attention fueled by interest in oil, gas, and natural resource industries, Michelangelo Magazine aims to leverage its platform to attract foreign direct investment. Through compelling storytelling, global reach, and strategic partnerships, the magazine is positioned to bring foreign direct and indirect investment into the identified environment by driving tourism revenue, showcasing local businesses, and amplifying voices that matter. In a world saturated by fleeting digital noise, Michelangelo Magazine remains a curated leader, where print is purposeful, storytelling is strategic, and every page resonates with a deep-rooted desire to inspire, connect, and transform. As Southern Africa steps confidently onto the global stage, Michelangelo Magazine isn’t just reporting the movement - it’s helping to shape it. Bold in vision. Global in reach. Unwavering in purpose. Michelangelo Magazine continues to redefine what it means to print it, preserve it, and make it matter. Contact: Levona Mostert Email: [email protected] Company: Great Brands Media –Michelangelo Magazine Web Address: www.greatbrandsmedia.com 1 JANUARY 2025 Born in Namibia, Read Globally. IN FLIGHT. IN ROOM. IN AFRICA FREE COPY experience

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