Ghanaian entrepreneur Mary Nyamekye Asamoah wins Africa Travel 100 award

Mary Nyamekye Asamoah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur in tourism and aviation, has received the Africa Travel 100 Tour Operators Award 2026 for her significant contributions to the travel and tourism industry on the continent. As the CEO of Spotless Travel and Tours and Spotless Aviation and Professional Training Institute, she has been instrumental in creating travel experiences and empowering young people to pursue careers in aviation, hospitality, and tourism.

Her passion for travel and tourism originated at a young age, leading her to work as a cabin crew member with Starbow Airline, where she further developed her skills in aviation, hospitality, and customer service. Following her experience in the aviation industry, Asamoah transitioned into the travel and tourism sector, establishing Spotless Travel and Tours, which organises tours for individuals and groups across Africa and beyond.

Her commitment to youth empowerment is evident through her establishment of Spotless Aviation and Professional Training Institute, where she provides training and practical exposure to young people interested in aviation, hospitality, and tourism using an aircraft as an office and training environment. The Africa Travel 100 recognition highlights her dedication to developing the travel and tourism industry and the next generation of professionals on the continent.

Asamoah's ambition to establish and operate her own airline, combined with her experience in aviation, tourism, travel, and professional training, demonstrates her efforts to merge travel business development with skills training and youth empowerment. The Akwaaba Travel Market, a major Africa travel and tourism trade event, brings together stakeholders, travel professionals, destinations, and industry players to foster partnerships and opportunities within the African travel market.