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Hemingways Watamu hosting 36-hour sport fishing competition
Hemingways Watamu will be hosting the 21st edition of the Friends of Kenya Fishing Tournament, Kenya’s…
Kenya hosts World Wildlife Day celebrations at Lake Bogoria
As home to Lake Bogoria, a UNESCO-designated Ramsar site, Baringo County harbours some of Kenya’s most…
How Kenya is being positioned for high-end tourists
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) in collaboration with 12 travel trade companies is currently undertaking roadshows…
How cultural events are key in creating jobs, growing the economy
The double-digit growth in domestic tourism being witnessed in Kenya is due to a number innovative…
Diamonds Malindi offers festive season guests an exclusive safari experience
Diamonds Malindi, one of the resorts managed by Plan Hotel, marked its 40th anniversary with a…
Why hoteliers are promoting Malindi as a top tourist destination
Diamonds Malindi has unveiled “The Malindi Experience,” a revitalization initiative aimed at reclaiming Malindi’s position as…
Here are the key travel trends in 2024 and projections for 2025
By Dr Joseph Kithitu The Kenyan travel landscape in 2024 was a dynamic mix of challenges…
Carrefour creates 25 jobs after opening Spring Valley outlet
Majid Al Futtaim, which operates Carrefour in Kenya, has opened its 26th store in the country, in…
Seven trends that will define African hospitality experiences in 2025
Africa’s hospitality sector has long offered unparalleled experiences to travellers from abroad. This is particularly true…
Hemingways Watamu wins fourth Leading Beach Resort award
Hemingways Watamu has been named Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort at the 2024 World Travel Awards. This…
How Ziara Kenya initiative will benefit the Kenyan businesses
The Ziara-Kenya initiative is expected to enhance and bring into one-fold tourism campaigns that the private…
AirAsia X discounts fares ahead of direct Nairobi flights launch in November
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has signed a collaborative agreement with Asia’s leading long-haul low-cost carrier,…
Why you should attend this year’s Magical Kenya Travel Expo
The annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2024 kicks off this Wednesday at Uhuru Gardens National…
How the media is helping foster interest in tourist sites in Kenya
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has hailed the role of the media in shaping positive perception…
How nine new tourism circuits will elevate tourism experiences
Kenya’s tourism offering is set to expand with the unveiling of nine regional circuits, marking a…
How TikTok content creators are bringing the magic of travel to life
As World Tourism Day approaches on September 27, Kenyan TikTok creators are using the platform to…
Why Kisumu is being positioned as a watersports destination
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife will work closely with the Kisumu County Government and other…
What to expect at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in October 2024
This year’s edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) is slated from 2nd to 4th…
UK influencers jet in to highlight Kenya’s tourism experiences
Renowned travel personalities and influencers from the United Kingdom are in Kenya as part of the…
How upskilling of taxi drivers will impact tourism activities
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has partnered with Kisumu County to equip taxi drivers operating in…
Why global entertainment superstars are keen on visiting Kenya
Kenya rich culture, and vibrant film and arts are fueling a growing interest from Americans looking…
Tourist arrivals up 21pc as revenue hits Kshs 142 billion
A total of 1,027,630 international visitors, visited Kenya during the first six months of this year,…
How Miano plans to grow tourism numbers
New Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has pledged to fast-track strategies aimed at unlocking…
How KTB plans to leverage Kenyans in diaspora to attract tourists
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched a tourism marketing drive dubbed “Ziara Kenya One Diaspora One…
How 2024 Paris Olympics will spotlight Kenya’s sports tourism potential
The tourism sector has described the Paris Olympics as yet another opportunity to position Kenya’s destination…
Why you should plan for Lake Victoria cruise safari
A cruise on Lake Victoria will offer visitors an opportunity to sample some of the best…
How Kenya is leveraging PPPs to drive up adventure travel
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has rolled out an initiative to leverage public-private partnerships to position Kenya’s adventure tourism…
How Kenyans in diaspora will be rewarded for marketing Kenya
The Kenya Tourism Board has rolled out an initiative that will see Kenyans living in the…
Pullman Hotels & Resorts brings elegance and luxury to Nairobi
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, a world-leading premium brand by Accor, has officially launched in Kenya promising…
Kenya champions sustainability tourism at UN Tourism forum
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Tourism’s growth and sustainability agenda, which aims to…
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi celebrates grand opening
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property…
Kenya targets 190,000 tourists from Italy and France
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is looking to double tourism arrivals from Italy and France as…
How Kenya will leverage regional influencers to enhance travel
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched a strategic marketing campaign to bolster Kenya’s tourism within…
Why Brussels Airlines has resumed flights to Nairobi
Brussels Airlines, Belgium’s flag carrier and the largest airline of Belgium has resumed flights into Nairobi,…
How to enrol for EAC’s free online professional tourism courses
Tourism practitioners in the region can now enhance their skills and expertise through a comprehensive suite…
Chepkemei to spearhead “One Tourist, One Tree” planting initiative
For each visitor to Kenya, a tree will be planted in their honour in a new…
How conservation will drive up Kenya’s niche tourism numbers
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has cited conservation as a critical pillar for sustainable tourism…
Magical Kenya Travel Expo targets 3000 delegates
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) targets a 20% growth in the number of delegates set to participate…
KTB starts adventure biking drive for tourists keen on speed
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seeking partnership with the Kenya Motorsports Federation (KMSF) to bring…
Why quality experiences remain top priority for the modern traveler
Hospitality facilities should enhance the quality of tourism experiences for Kenya to attract more visitors. Tourism…
Why Kenya Utalii College is in a poor state
Leaking roofs at restaurants, dysfunctional toilets, and an overall air of neglect are among what you…
KTB positions Kenya’s tourist sites at World Travel Mart
The easing of visa restrictions and enhanced travel trade partnerships are some of the strategies that…
Hemingways Group secures seven nominations for global awards
Hemingways Group outlets have been nominated in seven categories of the World Travel Awards 2024. Hemingways…
Gems, business opportunities in the new Ukambani tourism circuit
Local and international investors should build hotels and other accommodation facilities in the newly unveiled Ukambani…
Kenya steps up tourist marketing in North America
Kenya has launched tourism promotion marketing initiatives in the North American source market targeting over 360…