Tag: Tourism
Airbnb travel summit to address tourism sustainability in Africa
Africa’s tourism stakeholders are expected to meet in Johannesburg, South Africa next month to come up with ways of making the sector sustainable in...
Kenya’s tourism sector banks on MICE for full recovery
Kenya is banking on the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sub-sector to help recover and surpass the 2019 tourism numbers affected by the...
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) taps into music festivals to drive, grow...
In a press statement, KTB’s Acting Chief Executive Officer John Chirchir disclosed that the board pitched for tourism themes in the just concluded national...
Ruto: Investment in cultural tourism will expand economic opportunities
The Government is keen on promoting cultural tourism to generate more tourism revenues.
President William Ruto said the Government will exploit Kenya’s rich cultural heritage...
Gov’t sanctions extension of duty-free sugar importation
To address the high retail price of sugar-fueled by an acute cane shortage in the country, the Cabinet has sanctioned the extension of the...
Ministry to map tourist attraction sites to streamline the sector
Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtua has revealed that the government is working on a conceptual mapping framework that is intended to mark all tourist...
PrideInn Hotels to discount rates for visa card users
Guests staying at PrideInn Hotels have will enjoy a 5pc discount on their accommodation fees when they use a Visa card within its facilities.
PrideInn...
Hoteliers oppose 1.5pc housing levy
The tourism hospitality sector umbrella body the Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC) has opposed the 1.5 percent housing levy in the...
Ticketsasa unveils flexible payment plans for domestic tourists
Ticketsasa has announced expansion of its booking services with the introduction of a flexible payment plan local holidaymakers.
Ticketsasa Brand Manager Janette Ronoh has said...
KTB plans to increase arrivals from Middle East
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) aims to increase its marketing activities in the growing middle eastern market by partnering with Kenya Airways, travel agents...
