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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.
Africa Hotel Investment Forum headed for Kenya this October
The Africa Hotel Investment Forum will return to Nairobi on October 2nd-4th. The event is considered premier hotel investment conference in Africa, attracting many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers.
Fatuma Hirsi Mohamed, principal secretary, tourism, Kenya
With a series of large infrastructure developments coming online, including a new trainline linking Mombasa and Nairobi, Kenyan tourism is set for a bright future. Here Fatuma Hirsi Mohamed, principal secretary for tourism in the country, speaks to Breaking Travel News about her ambitions for the sector.
Hemingways Watamu, Kenya, to reopen in early 2018
Hemingways Collection has announced that Hemingways Watamu will re-launch in January 2018 following a multi-million-dollar transformation. The hotel will reveal a full refurbishment that cements its position as the leading property of its kind in the country.
Oman Air flies into Nairobi, Kenya
Oman Air has welcomed the launch of its inaugural flight WY721 to Nairobi, Kenya. The four times weekly flight to Nairobi operated by a Boeing 737-800, is Oman Air’s first service to Kenya.
&Beyond to overhaul Bateleur Camp in Masai Mara, Kenya
Dedicated to the constant maintenance of their exclusive lodges and camps, luxury travel company &Beyond has announced the upcoming refurbishment of &Beyond Bateleur Camp, situated in Kenya’s Masai Mara.
Oman Air to operate Nairobi, Kenya, flights from March
Oman Air will launch a new four times weekly flight from Muscat to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, starting March 27th. The move is the latest in the airline’s ambitious and dynamic programme of fleet and network expansion.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office removes Kenya travel warning
Kenya’s tourism industry has welcomed the removal of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advisory for Lamu Island and Manda Island. Both areas are now open for access by air via Manda Airstrip.
Emirates boosts frequency on Nairobi route
Emirates has announced that it will introduce a third daily flight between Dubai and Kenya’s capital Nairobi from June. The additional flight will increase the number of scheduled Emirates flights between the two cities to 21 a week and give customers greater flexibility and choice when planning their travel.