One More Pure Northern White Rhino Embryo Created In August of 2019, we told you about the groundbreaking procedure which was carried out on the last two northern white rhinos, Najin and her daughter Fatu. The outcome[…]
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Travel And Tourism News
British Airways partners with Team GB and ParalympicsGB for Tokyo 2020 British Airways has been appointed the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games this[…]
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Tourism Sector Performance Report 2019
Tourism Sector Performance Report 2019 This report gives the overall performance of Kenya’s tourism sector in 2019 highlighting mainly: International tourist arrivals, International Arrivals Receipts Domestic tourism performance Drivers of Tourism Growth in 2019 Global[…]
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KATA Appoints Agnes Mucuha As New CEO
KENYA ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENTS (KATA) ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF NICANOR SABULA AND APPOINTMENT OF AGNES MUCUHA AS NEW CEO In announcing the appointment of Ms. Mucuha, Mr. Wanyoike noted that she was assuming the position[…]
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Travel And Tourism News: 2020 Safari Rally
CS Balala: Safari Rally will market our tourist sites The 2020 Safari Rally will end on a high note at the 11-kilometer Power Stage through the hills overlooking Hell’s Gate National Park on July 18,[…]
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Travel And Tourism News
Singapore Airlines among the world’s safest: new ranking Singapore Airlines is the world’s sixth safest carrier, according to a new ranking yesterday by aviation website Airline Ratings. The 2020 rankings; which are based on indicators including crashes, serious[…]
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Travel And Tourism News
Mara Serena Lodge goes even greener Serena Hotels in partnership with Mettle Solar OFGEN have transformed a third property, Mara Serena Safari Lodge in Kenya, into a fully solar-powered property. The inauguration of the Mara[…]
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Launch Of Naivasha Love Festival
Launch Of Naivasha Love Festival Sharing Moments The launch of the Naivasha Love Festival was held on 18th December 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi. This launch was done by Deputy Governor, Nakuru County,[…]
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Unveiling Of The Magical Kenya Signature Experiences Collection
Unveiling Of The Magical Kenya Signature Experiences Collection Sharing Moments Unveiling Of The Magical Kenya Signature Experiences Collection was held on 11th December 2019 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upperhill. The event saw a[…]
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Travel And Tourism News
Brussels Airlines announced appointment of new CEO Brussels Airlines just announced the appointment of Dieter Vranckx, a Belgian citizen, who will effective 01st of January 2020 take over from Christina Foerster. Dieter will also hold[…]
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East Africa Travel And Tourism News
KQ rolls out ticket sales management system Kenya Airways has installed a new revenue management solution which will enable the airline to optimize ticket sales. KQ, as the national carrier is known by its international[…]
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East Africa’s Travel And Tourism News
The Best Safari Destination Kenya has won The BEST SAFARI DESTINATION at the 26th Annual World Travel Awards in Muscat, Oman. World Travel Awards™ gala ceremonies are regarded as milestone events in the industry calendar,[…]
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Kenya’s Conference Tourism Stakeholders To Market The Country At A Show In Barcelona
The IBTM Show In Barcelona A delegation of Kenyan business tourism stakeholders will from 19th to 21st November 2019 embark on a campaign to market and position Kenya as a favorable business events and conferencing[…]
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New Rail Link Between Nairobi And Naivasha
Travel Made Easy Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Nairobi with the resort town of Naivasha, welcomed its first passengers on October 18, a day after its launch by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. “The completion of[…]
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Rwanda Ranked Africa’s Top Emerging Travel Destination
Top Africa Destination Rwanda has been ranked as the top Africa destination to travel to in 2020 and among the top 30 globally by a ranking, Travel Lemming which recognizes trending destinations. The annual awards[…]
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Cruise Ship Terminal To Be Launched Next Month
Tourism News Kenya’s new Sh350 million world-class cruise ship terminal will be commissioned next month during the tourist arrivals peak season when luxury ships are expected to dock at Mombasa port. The terminal is expected[…]
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CBI Netherlands Collaborates with STTA Kenya To Deliver Market Access Training For Tour Operators
CBI Training Workshop Sharing Moments CBI Netherlands, in partnership with STTA Kenya, held a training workshop on market intelligence for tour operators, focusing on travel trends in the European Markets. The one-day program took place[…]
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Cabinet Secretary Hon. Najib Balala Launches The National Convention Bureau.
Jacinta Nzioka appointed the acting National Co-ordinator for the National Convention Bureau (NCB), a new entity that will push for global conferences. Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Najib Balala has today launched[…]
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Kenya To Tap Into Cruise Tourism
Kenya To Tap Into Cruise Tourism Najib Balala, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife revealed the country’s plan to venture into the cruise tourism market. Cruise Tourism according to the CS, Najib Balala would[…]
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Magical Kenya News Update
Come Live The Magic First Quarter: Visitor Numbers Up By 0.8% International arrivals within the period (July –September), closed at 591,996, compared to the same period last year which posted 587,385, indicating a growth of 0.8%. During the period, arrivals[…]
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The World At A Glance With Go Places
Eliud Kipchoge Makes History At 1:59:40 Eliud Kipchoge has broken the two-hour marathon barrier at the Ineos 1:59 challenge in Vienna. The Kenyan ran 1:59:40 to complete the 26.2 mile distance in the fastest time in history. Congratulations Truly #NohumanIsLimited[…]
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Announcing The 2019 Eco Warrior Award Winners
The 2019 Eco Warrior Award Winners This World Tourism Day, Ecotourism Kenya is proud to announce the winners of the 14th Edition of the Eco Warrior Award. The theme for the 2019 Eco Warrior Award[…]
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3 More Days To Go To Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2019
Connect. Invest. Sustain This September At AHIF 2019! Only 4 days left before we kick off at Sheraton Addis with the 9th edition of AHIF. Haven’t made your mind yet? Have a look at our[…]
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10 More Days To Go To Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2019
Connect. Invest. Sustain This September At AHIF 2019! The Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 themed Unlocking Tourism Opportunities across the continent commences from 23rd to 25th September 2019 at Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia. Meet key influencers[…]
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Cs Balala Calls For The Development Of Standards And Certifications On Spa And Wellness Sector In Kenya Mombasa
The 4th Annual SWAA Conference 2019 SEPTEMBER 7, 2019: Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Najib Balala has called on the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) to team up with the Spa and Wellness Association of Africa[…]
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Win A Free Round Trip To AHIF 2019 In Addis Ababa
17 Days To Go! Here is something special for Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 delegates! If you are planning on joining us, you have a chance to win a free round trip to Addis Ababa[…]
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Why You Should Not Miss Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019
Connect. Invest. Sustain This September! The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) is the only annual hotel investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets. The event brings together the who’s who of the[…]
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East Africa’s Travel And Tourism News
National Geographic Readers Can Vote For The Name Of A Gorilla Baby To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Rwanda’s Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony, Visit Rwanda has asked National Geographic social audiences to help choose[…]
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Investor Panel At Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 (AHIF)
Connect. Invest. Sustain This September! Meet our investor’s panel at AHIF 2019 who will update you on investors sentiment in Africa while sharing the main hurdles & opportunities for in the region. Join us from[…]
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Humpback Whales Migration
Game Watchers With Go Places Magazine Did you know that humpback whales are referred to as humpback because of the habit of raising and bending their backs in preparation for a dive? They feed mostly[…]
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WTM Africa Proudly Supports The Conservation Of Our Beautiful Continent.
Saving The Rhino – A Worthy Campaign Close To All Our Hearts Our beautiful country boasts many natural wonders and is home to a large amount of wildlife as well as plant species and marine[…]
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Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 (AHIF) Draws Near!
Connect. Invest.Sustain This September! The Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 themed Unlocking Tourism Opportunities across the continent commences from 23rd to 25th September 2019 at Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia. Meet key influencers in the African hotel[…]
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It Is Time To Sell Experiences
Register For The Opportunity The destination is on its track towards unveiling signature experiences for the traveler whose interest for a tour of a destination is increasingly centered on unforgettable experiences. Already KTB through Kenya[…]
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Humpback Whales Make Stunning Comeback In Southern Africa
Humpback Whales Are Back! More than 30,000 humpback whales now splash across the western Indian Ocean, according to newly released preliminary data. That’s up from fewer than 600 in the late 1970s, after nearly two centuries of[…]
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Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) Weekly Travel News
KATA Officials Set To Visit Nigeria On NewGen ISS Familiarisation Tour The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) will this week be sending its officials to the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA) on[…]
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Kenya Launches “Ivory Trade is a Rip Off” Campaign
“Ivory Trade is a Rip Off” Campaign In a fresh effort to raise awareness and curb the illegal trade in ivory, Kenya has launched a new wildlife conservation campaign dubbed “Ivory Trade is a Rip[…]
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Africa Tourism And Connectivity At AHIF 2019
Connect. Invest.Sustain From 23rd – 25th September 2019 The Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 themed Unlocking Tourism Opportunities across the continent commences from 23rd to 25th September 2019 at Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia. It is the leading[…]
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First Lady Launches CITES COP18 “Rip -Off” Awareness Campaign
First Lady Launches CITES COP18 “RIP-OFF” Awareness Campaign. Sharing Moments H. E. the First Lady of Kenya, Margaret Kenyatta, on 31st July 2019 launched the ‘’Rip Off’’ Awareness Campaign at the Nairobi National Park, that[…]
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Ethiopia Backs AHIF
Ethiopia’s Public And Private Sector Leaders Voice Approval For Africa’s Premier Hotel Investment Conference Prominent figures from Ethiopia’s public and private sectors have spoken out publicly to welcome the return to Addis Ababa of the Africa[…]
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Registration For The 2019 KATA Annual Convention Opened
Register Today The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has released registration details for this year’s Annual Convention. The event to be held on 27th and 28th September 2019 at Enashipai Resort & Spa in[…]
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Weekly Travel And Tourism News With Go Places
Travel And Tourism News Tourism arrivals in Seychelles Grew By 9% During The First Half Of The Year Figures recorded by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed a remarkable growth in the tourism arrivals[…]
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Hotel Brands: What They Are Looking For In Africa
Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 The Africa Hotel Investment Forum will discuss with leading regional and international hotel brands on what their criteria is in assessing new projects on the continent. The panelists will also[…]
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Weekly Travel And Tourism News With Go Places
East Africa Travel And Tourism News From Sun Africa Hotels To Sun Multinational Dmcc – Rahul Makes A Success Of Every Assignment Passionate‘ is how Rahul Sood, Group Managing Director – Europe, Middle East, Africa[…]
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Historic Rhino Translocation from Europe to Rwanda
Historic Rhino Translocation On Sunday, June 23rd , five endangered Eastern black rhinoceroses will be making a historic journey spanning 6,000 km from Safari Park Dvůr Králové in the Czech Republic to Akagera National Park in[…]
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AHIF 2019 – Unlocking Tourism Opportunities Across The Region
Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2019 The Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 themed Unlocking Tourism Opportunities across the continent commences from 23rd to 25th September 2019 at Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia. It is the leading hotel investment[…]
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Travel And Tourism News With Go Places
East Africa Travel And Tourism News Kenya Seeks To Push For Increased Conference Tourism In Africa Kenya is among 3,500 exhibitors attending this year’s international IMEX fair in Frankfurt, Germany with conference tourism industry players[…]
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Connect. Invest. Sustain With Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2019
From 23rd – 25th September 2019 The Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 themed Unlocking Tourism Opportunities across the continent commences from 23rd to 25th September 2019 at Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia. It is the leading hotel investment[…]
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Report Of The Consumptive Wildlife Utilization Task Force
Cabinet Secretary Hon. Najib Balala Receives Report Of The Consumptive Wildlife Utilization Task Force Hon. Najib Balala, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife has now received the Final Report of the Consumptive Wildlife Utilization[…]
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REPORT: Egypt Heads The Africa Hotel Development Top Ten
Connect. Invest.Sustain From 23rd – 25th September 2019 The stars of hotel development in Africa are Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, according to the 11th annual survey by W Hospitality Group. The four countries head the[…]
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Cs Najib Balala Leads Tourism And Wildlife Stakeholders In The Registration Exercise For The Huduma Namba
Cs Najib Balala Leads Tourism And Wildlife Stakeholders In The Registration Exercise For The Huduma Namba Sharing Moments On 29th April 2019 the Cs Najib Balala together with CAS IG (rt) Joseph Boinnet, Tourism PS[…]
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