By Zachary Ochieng For more than 60 years, Kenya’s tourism pitch has been remarkably simple: come…
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Why Tourism Fund is stepping up hospitality skills training
By Nicholas Waitathu The government is stepping up efforts to close skills gaps in the hospitality…
Emirates Holidays, KATA to stimulate travel to Dubai and beyond
Emirates Holidays, tour operating arm of Emirates Airline, and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA)…
How AI and digital platforms are reshaping tourism marketing
Kenya is accelerating efforts to digitise its tourism products and use artificial intelligence (AI) to attract…
How athletics legends will boost Kenya’s sports tourism push
The government has stepped up efforts to position sports as a major tourism driver, with more…
KTB showcases tourist experiences in Northern Kenya
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is turning to the untapped Northern Kenya tourism circuit as part…
Kenya eyes Ksh 15B after deal with Emirates and Qatar Airways
By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya has signed new marketing partnerships with Emirates and Qatar Airways in a…
Kenya to leverage connectivity to net 50,000 Middle East visitors
By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya is targeting a sharp rise in visitors from the Middle East, aiming…
KTB taps Tatler to spotlight African hospitality excellence
By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya is seeking to strengthen its position in the global luxury tourism market…
Why tourism growth hinges on access, investment and visibility
Africa has the attractions to compete for a larger share of global tourism but sustaining the…
Kenya bets on AI and business travel to grow tourism numbers
Kenya is ramping up the use of artificial intelligence, data analytics and trade partnerships to drive…
KWS introduces 3-day minimum booking for Mount Kenya hikers
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has introduced a new requirement compelling all hikers, trekkers and climbers…
Why Africa’s next tourism boom will be fuelled by worship places
For decades, Africa has sold itself to the world through wildlife safaris, beaches and spectacular landscapes.…
Dubai targets Kenya’s growing travel market as tourism ties deepen
Dubai is seeking to attract more Kenyan travellers as the emirate strengthens engagement with East Africa’s…
Kenya targets more Ugandan tourists amid regional travel push
Tourism stakeholders are calling for closer regional cooperation as Kenya targets a 27% increase in Ugandan…
Why Dubai is a top destination for African travelers
Dubai has cemented its position as a leading destination for African travelers, welcoming 897,000 visitors from the…
Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge scoops best safari lodge award
Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge has been named the Best Safari Lodge at the 2025 Kenya Tourism Awards.…
Why new KWS park fee system could hurt tourism earnings
The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) is concerned that introduction of hidden “gateway fees” under the new…
Why tourism players want KWS park fee payment system reviewed
The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF), which represents private sector associations in Kenya’s tourism industry, is concerned…
How youth and innovation will shape the next frontier of regional tourism
By Mike Macharia Tourism and hospitality remain among the most dynamic industries in East Africa, and…
How Masai Mara is balancing tourism growth with wildlife conservation
As tourist numbers continue to rise worldwide, African wildlife parks are facing unprecedented challenges. In a…
How GDC is making Menengai a geothermal tourism hub
Geothermal in Kenya mainly is used for generating electricity, recreational activity in a geothermal heated swimming…
KWS adjusts park fees effective from October 2025
You will pay more to access national parks, reserves, sanctuaries and marine protected areas as from…
KWS excludes Lake Nakuru National Park from free entry offer
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) says there shall be no free entry to Lake Nakuru National…
Why there is free entry to KWS managed parks this Saturday
You will access all Kenya Wildlife Service-managed national parks, reserves and sanctuaries this Saturday (27th September…
How wellness elevates offerings at hospitality facilities
By Domisia Muriuki Wellness in hotels is built around four major elements: nutrition, exercise, social connection,…
Why Kenya is setting up first blood moon watching experience in Samburu
Kenya is this Sunday set to unveil the first dedicated Astro-tourism experience in Samburu County as…
Why Ruma National Park is being upgraded to a flagship tourist facility
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in collaboration with Homa Bay County, has accelerated plans to…
KWS starts analysing public views about park entry fee review
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Director General, Prof. Erustus Kanga, has hailed members of the public…
Why Nakuru residents are backing KWS review of park entry fees
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has proposed to revise up fees for accessing national parks, reserves,…
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy shines at Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) has been named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025. As…
Watamu residents call for enhanced marine park conservation budget
Tourism and wildlife stakeholders in Watamu, Kilifi County are calling for improved service delivery and enhanced…
How communities are at the heart of Kenya’s conservation fee review
Communities living near national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries are poised to be among the key beneficiaries…
Northern White Rhino flown to Italy for assisted reproduction
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in collaboration with international partners in the BioRescue consortium are at…
Moshi Perera takes over as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands has appointed Moshi Perera as General Manager, responsible for overseeing the operations…
Why KWS is proposing to increase park entry charges
You are likely to soon pay more to access national parks, national reserves, sanctuaries, and marine…
How air travel is key in propelling Kenya’s 5 million tourists target
By Joseph Kithitu Air travel remains a critical driver of economic growth, tourism, and regional integration.…
A week-long itinerary at interesting spots in the French Riviera
There are places in the world that seem immune to time, where sunlight falls just right,…
SBM Bank Kenya customers to get 20% discounts at Serena Hotels
If you are a SBM Bank Kenya customer, you are in for a good treat at…
How Kenya Tourism Board is positioning Kenya to golfers
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is leading the positioning of Kenya as premier global golf destination by…
Why KWS is relocating 21 black rhinos to Segera Conservancy
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will Saturday start the translocation of 21 critically endangered black rhinos…
Additional gates opened at Nairobi National Park to ease access
The government has set up more gates at the Nairobi National Park to ease access to…
Why Airbnb has revamped and introduced new services
Airbnb app has been redesigned to let guests book homes, services, and experiences in one place.…
Why you should visit Mt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy for Mountain Bongo experience
Kenya should aggressively market the Mountain Bongos as a unique tourist product since it is only…
How integration of culinary tourism would push up numbers
Tourism and hospitality stakeholders in Kenya are being encouraged to diversify into culinary tourism to boost…
How wildlife translocation has sparked Shimba Hills National Reserve
The first phase of wildlife translocation initiative to Shimba Hills National Reserve has been completed paving…
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…