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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.
Emirates to further expand network in coming days
Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Nairobi, from August 2nd, Baghdad and Basra, from August 10th, expanding its growing network.
Minister Bartlett in Kenya to establish resilience outpost
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica, has paid a flying visit to Kenyatta University to review progress towards the setting up of a Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Arboretum, opens in Kenya
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum. It is located in the heart of Nairobi, overlooking the Arboretum park and adjacent to the State House within the affluent Kilimani district of the city.
Simone handed leadership of two Kempinski properties in Kenya
Kempinski Hotels has announced Roberto Simone as the new general manager Villa Rosa Kempinski in Kenya. Described by the company as a well-rounded luxury hospitality professional, he will also take up leadership of the high-end tented camp in Masai Mara, Olare Mara Kempinski.
dusitD2 Nairobi reopens following terror attack
dusitD2 Nairobi will reopen today following six months of renovation. The hotel was closed following a terror attack in January which left more than a dozen people dead.
Loisaba Lodo Springs in Loisaba Conservancy opens to guests
Elewana Collection has opened Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs in Loisaba Conservancy in Kenya. The move brings the total number of properties under the brand to 16, including camps, lodges and boutique beach hotels across east Africa.
Kenya Airports Authority to host Routes Africa 2019
Routes Africa, which returned to the aviation event calendar last year with a successful event in Ghana, will take place this year in Mombasa in Kenya as part of a long-term commitment by Routes to help develop new routes to, from and within the continent.
WTA reveals Kenyatta International Convention Centre as host for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Following a successful 2019 Gala Ceremony in Mauritius, World Travel Awards has revealed it will host the 2020 event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, capital of Kenya.