https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/kenya tourist board/ Kenya Tourist Board News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:34:59+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-to-host-4th-global-tourism-resilience-day-conference-expo-in-2026/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-to-host-4th-global-tourism-resilience-day-conference-expo-in-2026/ Kenya is set to host the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference & Expo (GTRDCE) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from 16–18 February 2026, bringing global focus to tourism resilience, crisis management and long-term transformation. Convened by the Government of the Republic of Kenya, through the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in partnership with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), the event will serve as a high-level international platform for policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, development partners and investors Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:05:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2024-francis-gichaba-chairman-kenya-tourism-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-berlin-2024-francis-gichaba-chairman-kenya-tourism-board/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:04:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nana-gecaga-chief-executive-kenyatta-international-convention-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/nana-gecaga-chief-executive-kenyatta-international-convention-centre/ With the World Travel Awards headed to Kenya for the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony later this year, Breaking Travel News speaks to Nana Gecaga, chief executive of hosts Kenyatta International Convention Centre, to find out more about her ambitions for the event. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:40:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-leads-world-travel-awards-winners-in-africa-and-indian-ocean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-leads-world-travel-awards-winners-in-africa-and-indian-ocean/ World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its Africa and Indian Ocean 2021 winners. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:19:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-takes-fresh-european-representation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-takes-fresh-european-representation/ As part of preparations to welcome back travellers, the Kenya Tourism Board has partnered with the PC Agency to represent the board in the UK and Ireland, Germany, Italy and France. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:36:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-takes-top-spot-at-africa-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-takes-top-spot-at-africa-world-travel-awards/ Kenya – with its tantalising cocktail of epic savannah landscapes, immense herds of wildlife and palm-fringed beaches – has been voted ‘Africa’s Leading Destination’ by the World Travel Awards. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:16:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-reconnects-using-new-virtual-safaris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-reconnects-using-new-virtual-safaris/ Kenya cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, Najib Balala, has launched a virtual live stream campaign to showcase game safaris in parks and reserves across the country. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:17:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-breaks-two-million-guest-barrier-in-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-breaks-two-million-guest-barrier-in-2019/ Kenya welcomed more than two million guests in 2019, with American tourists among the fastest growing groups. In total, the sector is worth US$1.6 billion to the Kenyan economy, according to tourism minister, Najib Balala. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:44:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-reveals-africa-and-indian-ocean-winners-in-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-reveals-africa-and-indian-ocean-winners-in-mauritius/ The finest travel brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Mauritius. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony at Sugar Beach – A Sun Resort to find out who among them would be crowned best of the best. Sun, 02 Jun 2019 04:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/najib-balala-minister-of-tourism-kenya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/najib-balala-minister-of-tourism-kenya/ Najib Balala, minister of tourism for Kenya, tells Breaking Travel News how a focus on beach and safari tourism is paying dividends for the African destination. Talking to editor Chris O’Toole during ITB Berlin, he also reveals how infrastructure development is likely to prove vital for the future success of the country. Sun, 10 Mar 2019 11:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-unveils-tourism-promotion-plans-as-ahif-heads-to-nairobi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-unveils-tourism-promotion-plans-as-ahif-heads-to-nairobi/ In six months’ time, Kenya will show itself off to the world with an unprecedented week of tourism promotion. During the first week of October, it will host the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, the highest-profile event of its type in Africa, attracting international investors from dozens of countries. Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:42:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-appoints-activ8-branding-in-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-appoints-activ8-branding-in-south-africa/ Kenya Tourism Board has appointed local agency, Activ8 Branding, as their local in-market representative to further enhance their marketing drive in South Africa. Wed, 03 May 2017 14:18:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-ranch-owner-killed-in-kenya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-ranch-owner-killed-in-kenya/ Tristan Voorspuy, a co-owner of Sosian Ranch and owner of Offbeat Safaris, has been killed in Kenta. Voorspuy was killed by unknown assailants who had trespassed onto the ranch - apparently with groups of herdsmen seeking grazing for their livestock. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 12:11:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radier-steps-up-to-chief-executive-role-with-kenya-tourism-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radier-steps-up-to-chief-executive-role-with-kenya-tourism-board/ Betty Radier has been appointed as the new Kenya Tourism Board chief executive following an extensive recruitment process. Announcing the appointment, KTB chairman Jimi Kariuki said the board was confident Radier had the right qualifications to steer KTB and the country’s tourism sector into great new frontiers. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:58:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-partners-with-unwto-for-kenya-tourism-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-partners-with-unwto-for-kenya-tourism-programme/ Amadeus, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, and the ministry of tourism of Kenya have agreed to work together to help young people and women in underprivileged communities access employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the travel and tourism industries. The pilot programme is scheduled for launch in Kenya before the end of 2017. Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:08:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2016-jacinta-nzioka-mbithi-mrs-ag-chief-exewwcutive-officer-kenya-touri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2016-jacinta-nzioka-mbithi-mrs-ag-chief-exewwcutive-officer-kenya-touri/ Breaking Travel News talks to Jacinta Nzioka Mbithi, chief executive, Kenya Tourism Board, at World Travel Market 2016. Here we find out more about recent cooperation with the east African community, new airlift into the destination and what is on offer beyond safari holidays. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:16:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-welcomes-fco-travel-advice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-welcomes-fco-travel-advice/ The Kenya Tourism Board is delighted at the decision made by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office to remove the travel advisory for further areas of the Kenya coast to include Malindi, situated northeast of Mombasa. The lifting of the advisory for this section of the coast means the area from Malindi to the Tanzanian border is an advisory-free zone and visitors can now access the coast via Malindi Airport in addition to Mombasa’s Moi International Airport and Ukunda Airport in Diani. Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:29:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-joins-unwto-executive-council/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-joins-unwto-executive-council/ Kenya has been elected to the highest decision making body of the United Nation World Tourism Organisation Executive Council. The announcement was confirmed at the 21st UNWTO General Assembly, held in Medellin, Colombia. Kenya’s appointment provides a significant endorsement to the country’s tourism sector as it means that Kenya will now, for the next two years, have a leading role on the UN affiliate body responsible for the coordination of global tourism issues and programmes. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:29:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourist-board-defends-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourist-board-defends-title-at-world-travel-awards/ The Kenya Tourism Board had cause for celebration earlier after Kenya scooped nine awards at the annual World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. At the event, hosted by Kempinski Seychelles Resort, the organisation retained the trophy for Africa’s Leading Tourist Board, which KTB has held for four consecutive years. Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:17:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/muriithi-ndegwa-managing-director-kenya-tourism-board2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/muriithi-ndegwa-managing-director-kenya-tourism-board2/ Muriithi Ndegwa, managing director, Kenya Tourism Board speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015, hosted by Kempinski Seychelles Resort. Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:15:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-welcomes-fco-decision-to-lift-coastal-travel-warning/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-welcomes-fco-decision-to-lift-coastal-travel-warning/ The Kenya Tourism Board has welcomed the removal of the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advisory for Mombasa and the entire stretch of the Kenya coast from Watamu to the border with Tanzania. While the south coast has always remained open for business, tourists will now be able to once again enjoy the majority of the Kenya coast, with the only exclusion now being Malindi and areas further north, including Lamu County. Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magical-kenya-travel-expo-welcomes-operators-to-nairobi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magical-kenya-travel-expo-welcomes-operators-to-nairobi/ Over 170 hosted buyers from more than 36 countries are currently arriving in Kenya for the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo which takes place from October 8th-10th. The travel industry event now in its fourth year aims to boost Kenya’s tourism sector with industry professionals and international delegates from across the globe in attendance.  Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:48:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-indian-ocean-winners-revealed-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-indian-ocean-winners-revealed-at-world-travel-awards/ Kenya Tourism Board has successfully defended its title as Africa’s Leading Tourist Board as World Travel Awards winners in Africa & Indian Ocean are revealed. The organisation was among the most successful entrants at the 2014 awards, taking the prize for the third consecutive year, while South Africa Airways took the trophy for Africa’s Leading Airline. Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:59:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ktb-no-tourism-impact-following-latest-kenyan-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ktb-no-tourism-impact-following-latest-kenyan-attack/ Kenya Tourism Board has said there were no international tourists in the area following the latest terrorist attack on the country. Gunmen attacked Mpeketoni Township, a farming community in Lamu County, later on Sunday, with 48 people believed to have been killed. Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:50:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-takes-worlds-leading-safari-destination-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-takes-worlds-leading-safari-destination-title-at-world-travel-awards/ The Kenya Tourism has picked up the trophy for World’s Leading Safari Destination award at the Grand Final of the 20th World Travel Awards in Doha, Qatar. The award comes just a month after the destination’s tourism marketing agency, Kenya Tourism Board was voted Africa’s Leading Tourism Board by WTA during the Africa ceremony held in Nairobi. Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:49:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/muriithi-ndegwa-managing-director-kenya-tourism-board1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/muriithi-ndegwa-managing-director-kenya-tourism-board1/ Muriithi Ndegwa, managing director, Kenya Tourism Board, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony hosted by Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Kenya. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:29:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-hosts-buyers-to-boost-presence-in-uk-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-tourism-board-hosts-buyers-to-boost-presence-in-uk-market/ The Kenya Tourism Board has hosted six influential product decision makers on a destination familiarisation trip to highlight the country’s range of product offering as a tourism destination. The trip hosted product decision makers from Bales Worldwide, Exodus, African Pride, Acacia Africa, The Natural Travel Collection and Six Star Holidays. Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:14:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-scoops-top-awards-at-the-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-scoops-top-awards-at-the-world-travel-awards/ Kenya has dominated at the 20th World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony hosted by Kenya Tourism Board at Safari Park Hotel & Casino, with the destination picking up more than ten awards. Kenya Tourism Board led the pack by retaining the title of Africa’s Leading Tourist board after its first win in 2012.    Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:46:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-welcomes-150-hosted-buyers-ahead-of-magical-kenya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-welcomes-150-hosted-buyers-ahead-of-magical-kenya/ Kenya’s profile as a preferred tourist destination is expected to rise as Kenya Tourism Board hosts 150 travel trade representatives from various countries. The ‘hosted buyers’ who arrived from their various destinations were hosted by KTB at a warm welcome dinner at the new Villa Rosa Kempinski. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:49:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magical-kenya-travel-expo-underway-in-nairobi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magical-kenya-travel-expo-underway-in-nairobi/ The third edition of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo, a high profile international tourism exhibition hosted by the Kenya Tourism Board, has launched in Nairobi. The expo is one of the fastest growing exhibitions in the tourism industry aimed at raising the profile of the destination, and this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Kenyan independence. Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:43:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenyan-tourism-operating-as-normal-following-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenyan-tourism-operating-as-normal-following-attack/ Kenyan cabinet secretary for tourism Phyllis Kandie has reassured visitors to the country conditions remain “as normal” following an attack on the Westfield shopping centre in Nairobi. “The attack was a despicable act of cowardice intended to instill fear among Kenyans and our visitors, but the attackers must never be allowed to have their way,” Kandie said.  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 08:13:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/59-killed-in-kenya-shopping-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/59-killed-in-kenya-shopping-centre/ At least 68 people have been killed during a shooting rampage at a shopping mall in an upscale district of Nairobi which is popular with tourists and British expatriates. The attack, which is ongoing, is thought to have been orchestrated by extremists from the Somali al-Shabab movement in protest at Kenyan activity in Somalia. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 08:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-all-the-latest-from-african-tourism-hotsp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-all-the-latest-from-african-tourism-hotsp/ Breaking Travel News will be on hand at World Travel Awards celebrates its Africa Gala Ceremony in Kenya on October 16th, with hundreds of industry leading figures expected to attend. Here we bring readers up to date with exactly what has been happening in this rapidly growing tourism hotspot. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:25:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-organiser-welcomes-pro-tourism-government-in-kenya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-organiser-welcomes-pro-tourism-government-in-kenya/ Organisers of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum and other leaders of the hotel investment community have welcomed the new pro-tourism administration in Kenya, hot on the heels of the announcement by the president of several ministerial candidates. The new government stood for election with tourism highlighted in its manifesto and since Uhuru Kenyatta’s inauguration, commitments have been made to increase the intensity of Kenya’s tourism marketing activity, to double the number of tourists to three million a year and to provide incentives to encourage investment in tourist accommodation. Fri, 03 May 2013 10:49:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/muriithi-ndegwa-managing-director-kenya-tourism-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/muriithi-ndegwa-managing-director-kenya-tourism-board/ Muriithi Ndegwa, Managing Director, Kenya Tourism Board, speaks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin 2013. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:11:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenyas-annual-camel-derby-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenyas-annual-camel-derby-next-month/ This year’s Maralal Camel Derby is set for August 24-26, 2012 with more countries expected to participate in the event following aggressive marketing and publicity campaigns the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) has rolled out. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-national-house-stratford-to-host-tourism-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-national-house-stratford-to-host-tourism-program/ The Kenya Tourist Board UK and Ireland is preparing to celebrate Kenya as part of their Tourism Program to be held from Saturday, August 4 to Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Kenya National House in Stratford. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 02:30:02 +0000