Kenya Tourism News
Marriott unveils plans for first Africa safari lodge
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge will be located within the Mara National Reserve, one of the most renowned wildlife conservation and wilderness regions on the continent.
Kenya lifts testing requirement for arriving travellers
The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, means vaccinated travellers can now enter the country without restrictions. A ban on large indoor gatherings has also been lifted.
Najib Balala, minister of tourism, Kenya
With Kenya reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, minister of tourism Najib Balala tells Breaking Travel News about his plans for the year ahead. Speaking at Expo 2020 in Dubai, he also reveals how important such events are for the future of the hospitality sector.
President Kenyatta leads Kenya national day celebrations at Expo 2020
Kenya is taking its turn in the spotlight at Expo 2020 in Dubai as the country celebrates its national day. President Uhuru Kenyatta led a flag-raising ceremony in Al Wasl Plaza earlier this morning.
BTN interview: Nana Gecaga, chief executive, Kenyatta International Convention Centre
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, will this year host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Nana Gecaga, chief executive of the facility, to find out more
Mantis signs for first property in Kenya
The Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge is set to become a highlight property for the brand and the group, offering direct access to the Mara-Seregenti game reserve.
Breaking Travel News interview: Juliet Njogu, owner, the Social House
The Social House has been honoured with the title of Kenya’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to hotel owner, Juliet Njogu, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe
Kenya leads additions to red list in England
The Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh have been added to England’s ‘red list’ in a move the government argues will protect the country against new variants of Covid-19.
Global Tourism Resilience Centre opens new location in Kenya
The Nairobi satellite centre will be a focal point for developing, coordinating and supporting resilience-building and response efforts in the tourism sector.
BTN interview: Ravi Reddy, General manager, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
Having been recognised as one of the best in the region by voters at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here chats with Ravi Reddy, general manager at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum, to find out more
Qatar Airways adds two new Africa destinations
With the addition of Nairobi and Kigali, the airline now operates 33 weekly flights to eight destinations in Africa including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Tunis.