Kenya Tourism News
Elewana Lodo Springs to open in Kenya next year
The new high-end tented property will complement the existing product located in Loisaba Conservancy including Loisaba Tented Camp and the Loisaba Star Beds. The announcement underpins Elewana Collection’s dedication to conservation in northern Kenya and its position as one of the largest sustainable tourism operators in East Africa.
Rotana signs to manage new property in Nairobi, Kenya
Further expanding its footprint in the African market, Rotana has signed a hotel management agreement with Mullion Contractors to manage a new five-star hotel and hotel apartments in Nairobi.
Qatar Airways launches flights to Mombasa, Kenya
Qatar Airways’ first non-stop flight from Doha to Mombasa, Kenya landed today at Moi International Airport, marking the airline’s second gateway in Kenya.
Sankara Nairobi to join Autograph Hotel Collection
Autograph Collection Hotels will soon debut into Kenya with Sankara Nairobi slated to join the portfolio of over 150 independent hotels around the world.
Secretary Balala seeks to utilise AHIF springboard
Najib Balala, Kenya cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, has said it the country will use Africa’s leading hotel investment forum – AHIF – as a launch pad for innovative tourism investment opportunities.
AHIF: Kenya ready for investment expansion
Ahead of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, Jonah Orumoi, managing director of Tourism Finance Corporation, spoke to organisers Bench Events about why the organisation was so keen to bring the event back to Nairobi.
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Mombasa, Kenya, in December
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Kenya’s second city, Mombasa, opening up the country’s beautiful coasts to international holidaymakers.
Bench Events praises government interest in Kenyan development
When Theresa May, the British prime minister, touched down in Nairobi with a group of business leaders in her wake and keen to talk about championing investment in Africa, she was following in the footsteps of a British company, Bench Events.
Contiki expands into Africa for first time
Despite covering Morocco and Egypt in northern Africa, the call of wild adventures in eastern and sub-Saharan Africa has been strong, and today the global youth travel brand has announced a suite of new trips to the region.
Africa Hotel Investment Forum unveils speaker line-up for 2018 event
Africa’s premier hotel conference, the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, has unveiled a much-anticipated, packed agenda with leading figures from across the sector ready to reveal their personal paths to success.
Kifaru House, Kenya, joins Elewana Collection
Anantara’s sister brand in Africa, Elewana Collection, has announced the latest addition to its wide-ranging portfolio – Elewana Kifaru House in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya.
Mövenpick moves into Kenya with Nairobi property
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in Kenya with the official opening of Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi.