Kenya Tourist Board News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WTM 2016: Jacinta Nzioka Mbithi, chief executive, Kenya Tourism Board
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.