Our Deepest Condolences It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic demise of Robert Cullens Murimi in Kenya. He was the Chairman, founder and owner of several tourism related companies. These include PAWS[…]
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Timket Festival 2021, Ethiopia Travel Package with ET Holidays
Timket (Epiphany) Festival – 2 Nights/3 Days – 17th to 19th January 2021 Timkat is the greatest colorful festival of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. The festival of Timket falls on January 19. It is observed[…]
The Kenya Cup by Nomad 2021 – Kenya’s leading Kite Surf Compeition
Kenya’s leading kitesurf competition will be back at Diani Beach, as the Kenya Cup runs from January 22nd -23rd. If you’re looking for an extra excuse to head to the beach, then why not[…]
Naomi Campbell to become Magical Kenya International Ambassador
NAIROBI, 12th January, 2021– Super Model, Naomi Campbell, has agreed to be Magical Kenya International Tourism Ambassador. She will help promote the marketing of Kenya as an ideal tourism and travel destination to the world.[…]
Experience the Live Dehorning of Munu the Rhino to Protect Him From Poachers
Join us for a Conservation Masterclass + Live Virtual Experience Thursday 28th January at 14:00 – 15:30 (UTC). A 90-minute masterclass led by actress Shannon Elizabeth, followed by a live virtual experience of darting Munu,[…]
You Can Now Extend Your Ethiopian Visa Online
Ethiopian Enriches its Website with Online Visa Extension Feature and additional Languages Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, has upgraded its website enabling tourists to extend their visa online. The new feature[…]
Qatar Airways Brings Forwards its Launch of Flights to Seattle to 29 January 2021
The airline’s four weekly services to Washington State’s largest city will launch almost two months ahead of schedule Passengers travelling to or from Seattle can connect via the Best Airport in the Middle East with[…]
Kenya’s First Internationally Branded Lifestyle Resort
YEMAYA – PARADISE REDEFINED Whatsapp | Call | Email Us Today! Yemaya is the goddess of the ocean, the one who lives & rules over the seas and the lakes. She is mystical, magical, yet she is[…]
ET Holidays – Timket Festival 2021, Ethiopia Package
Timket (Epiphany) Festival – 2 Nights/3 Days – 17th to 19th January 2021 Timkat is the greatest colorful festival of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. The festival of Timket falls on January 19. It is observed[…]
Foreword from CS For Tourism & Wildlife Kenya, Honorable Najib Balala as we Usher in The New Year 2021
With the advent of the Corona virus pandemic, 2020 has been a year with more downs than ups. The economy almost came to a standstill, and the tourism sector was not spared with an estimated[…]
Looking back at 2020 with Dr. Betty Radier – CEO of the Kenya Tourist Board
The year 2020 has been challenging for the tourism industry globally as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The global pandemic halted tourism activities for months with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicting a[…]
Mr. Anthony Chege Appointed as the Incoming General Manager of Nairobi Serena Hotel
Let’s Welcome the Newly Appointed General Manager of Nairobi Serena Hotel Mr. Anthony Chege was recently appointed as the new General Manager for Nairobi Serena Hotel, he replaces Mr. Daniel Kang’u who will be starting[…]
Invest Today in Kenya’s First Internationally Branded Lifestyle Resort
YEMAYA – PARADISE REDEFINED Whatsapp | Call | Email Us Today! Yemaya is the goddess of the ocean, the one who lives & rules over the seas and the lakes. She is mystical, magical, yet[…]
Hope Ahead for Hoteliers as Kenya Orders 24m Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine
Pictured: Hasnain Noorani, PrideInn Hotels Managing Director and Kenya Coast Working Group Chairman. Countries will now feel more comfortable opening their borders for vacationers once that vaccine is rolled out, this gives hoteliers and travel[…]
CS Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala, relaunches the rebranded Taita Hills Resort and Spa and Salt Lick safari Lodge
Sharing Moments of the Cabinet Secretary Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya’ Honorable Najib Balala’s relaunch of the rebranded Taita Hills Resort and Spa and Salt Lick safari Lodge managed by Taita Hills wildlife Sanctuary. […]
Why Miss Your Flight?
Arrive at the Airport on Time Get to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with the Nairobi commuter train – DMU Express Service and connect seamlessly to over 10 flights daily to Mombasa and[…]
Mehdi Morad, Country General Manager & General Manager Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Kenya
Effective November 2020 – We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mehdi Morad as General Manager Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Kenya in addition to his Country General Manager role in Kenya. Within his new[…]
Eka Hotel is Now in Eldoret – Sprinting with The Champions
ACCOMMODATION The 85 Room Hotel is now open on the 3rd floor of the West Wing of Rupa’s Mall. The rooms and suites are all equipped with the latest technology for convenience and comfort. The[…]
Carry Three Luggage Pieces to Dubai at No Extra Cost
Yes Sir, Yes Madam, Three Bags Full! You can now carry three pieces of baggage weighing 23 Kg each for Economy Class at no extra cost Three piece baggage allowance applies to the[…]
Discounted Air Fares to Mombasa and Kisumu this Holiday Season
CONNECT WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THIS HOLIDAY Enjoy super low fares this festive season Offer Apply as Below: Nairobi to Mombasa Kshs 4,880 One Way Kshs 9,755 Return Nairobi to Kisumu[…]
Holiday Tour for Marathoners – Magical Kenya
We are proud of You, KTB CEO crowns Brigid Kosgei (left) and Ruth Chepgetich (right) with destination tour Nairobi, Monday, December 7, 2020: The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is working on long term collaboration with athletes[…]
Enjoy Discounted Air Fares to Mombasa and Kisumu this Holiday Season
TREAT YOUR FAMILY TO A WELL-DESERVED HOLIDAY THIS FESTIVE SEASON Enjoy Discounted fares to your Holiday Destination Offer Apply as Below: Nairobi to Mombasa Kshs 4,880 One Way Kshs 9,755 Return Nairobi[…]
Visit Seychelles or Dubai with Your Partner and Get 50% Off
Travel with your loved one with our buy one and get the next one @ 50% Off VISIT SEYCHELLES WITH YOUR PARTNER AND GET A 50% OFF A Couple That Makes Memories Together Gets[…]
Stakeholder Presentation, The Roadmap For Kenya’s MICE Sector
From left – Colette Taylor Director Tourism Business Company, Jacinta Nzioka National Coordinator Kenya National Convention Bureau and Rick Taylor CEO Tourism Business Company. The two are consultants engaged by KNCB to draft the situation analysis and[…]
World’s Most Travelled Man Commends Kenya’s Tourism Safety Measures
KTB CEO Dr Betty Radier having a chat with the world’s most travelled man Fred Finn at the Nairobi National Park. Kenya is his favorite destination having made over 600 trips Nairobi, Monday 30th[…]
Kenya Crowned World’s Leading Safari Destination
Nairobi, Saturday 28th November 2020: Kenya has once again been named the World’s Leading Safari Destination by World Travel Awards (WTA), further cementing her position as the global champion. This announcement was made during the 27th Annual World[…]
Tour the Globe as You Take On The World – Special Student Offers with Kenya Airways
See the world with this exclusive offer for students SPECIAL FARES Kenya – Rest of Africa : 20% Off Kenya to Europe […]
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Cuts the Number of Qmiles Required to Book Award Flights by up to 49%
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers Members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights DOHA, Qatar — Qatar[…]
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services Wins ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’ Award
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network cargo operator and multi-award winner, has been crowned with the ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’ Award at the Air Cargo News Awards 2020. Ethiopian received the accolade for its[…]
Hospitality Group, Prideinn Hotels Wins Prestigious 2020 Middle and East Africa (MEA) Market Awards
Pictured left to right PrideInn Azure staff Japheth Mutie, Catherine Mwangi and Geoffry Ndayi. PrideInn scooped title for “best Hospitality Group of the Year 2020 in Kenya’ at the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Market Excellence Awards 2020 November[…]
Qatar Airways Introduces New Baggage Allowances in Africa Offering Greater Choice And Flexibility To Passengers
Passengers travelling from any destination within Africa can now enjoy a two-piece baggage allowance onboard Qatar Airways to select destinations Qatar Airways operates over 700 weekly flights to over 100 destinations worldwide 16[…]
Sheba Comfort Cover, dubbed SAFE: Smile And Fly Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines Group is pleased to introduce a Global Medical Insurance Cover dubbed Sheba Comfort as part of the airline’s extra security measures to protect passengers and ensure that they travel with peace of mind. The Medical insurance[…]
Kenya Tourism Product Packaging
KTB CEO Dr Betty Radier and Ben Kelliher MD Tribe Water Sport Watamu. Tribe Water Sport’s paddling with dolphins was identified as Signature experience in 2019 Nairobi, November,18 2020: Kenya is seeking to cement its[…]
Kenya Named Africa’s Leading Tourist Destination
Nairobi, Tuesday 10 November 2020: Kenya has been named Africa’s leading tourist destination, 2020 by the World Travel Awards (WTA). This was announced during the inaugural Africa Winners Day, with World Travel Awards. WTA is the[…]
Kenya Airways is a World Travel Awards 2020 Winner!
FLYING HIGH BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE IN US! Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2020 Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2020 Africa’s Leading Airline – Brand 2020 www.kenya-airways.com Kenya Airways Office, Call[…]
Timket Festival 2021, Ethiopia Package
Timket (Epiphany) Festival – 2 Nights/3 Days Timkat is the greatest colorful festival of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. The festival of Timket falls on January 19. It is observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s baptism[…]
10th Anniversary celebrations of adoption of Nagoya Protocol
Lake Bogoria National Game Reserve Management Plan, Unveiled Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and the County department of Environment Natural, Resources, Tourism and Wildlife management during the official opening of 10th Anniversary celebrations of adoption[…]
Nairobi to New York with the Pride of Africa, Kenya Airways
When was the last time a city took your breath away? Reconnect with the New York Skyline Fly 1x weekly from Nairobi to New York starting 29th November 2020 Economy Class Fares: From $799[…]
Launch of the Kenya Coast Brand Identity
CAS Tourism and Wildlife Joseph Boinet (second left) Victor Shitaka KCTA chairman(left), DR Betty Radier KTB CEO (right) & Hasnain Noorani (KCWG) chairman during the Kenya Coast Brand Identity launch Mombasa, Friday, 30th October 2020: The[…]
The Social House Nairobi Wins in the SBID International Design Awards 2020
THE SOCIAL HOUSE NAIROBI EMERGES THE WINNER AT THE SBID INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS UNDER THE HOTEL BEDROOM & SUITES DESIGN CATEGORY Category: Hotel Bedroom & Suites Design Winner Design Practice: Areen Design Project Title:[…]
Spot, Snap & Share This Saturday at Nairobi National Park
SPOT | SNAP | SHARE Join us this Saturday for the Animal Identification Fun Event Date: 31st October 2020 Venue: Nairobi National Park Activities: Animal, plant & bird identification, team building and photo[…]
Sharing Moments, SKAL Nairobi Monthly Luncheon October 2020
The SKAL Nairobi Chapter’s monthly luncheon was held on Wednesday the 28th of October at the Hero Restaurant Located at the Trademark Hotel Nairobi Skaleagues enjoyed delectable signature Gin & Whiskey cocktails, Wine[…]
The Woman of Excellence in Tourism (WOET) Award – Lake Nakuru County Chapter
The Woman of Excellence in Tourism (WOET) Award ABOUT THE WOET AWARDS. Since its inception KAWT has recognized the significant role women in tourism and hospitality played and continue to play in driving change in[…]
The Future of Hospitality Hybrid Summit October 2020
FUTURE HOSPITALITY HYBRID SUMMIT WILL BE HELD ON THE 26TH AND 27TH OF OCTOBER 2020 – ORGANIZED BY MINISTRY OF TOURISM SAUDI ARABIA AND G20 SAUDI SECRETARIAT AT PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM, HONORING[…]
Timket Festival, Ethiopia Package
Timket (Epiphany) Festival – 2 Nights/3 Days Timkat is the greatest colorful festival of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia. The festival of Timket falls on January 19. It is observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s baptism[…]
Special Fares from Nairobi to New York with the Pride of Africa, Kenya Airways
When was the last time a city took your breath away? Reconnect with the New York Skyline Fly 2x weekly from Nairobi to New York Economy Class Fares: From $999 Business Class Fares:[…]
Qatar Airways Expands Interline Agreement with Kenya Airways
Agreement more than quadruples the number of destinations on the Kenya Airways network for Qatar Airways passengers Qatar Airways operates 14 weekly flights from Nairobi, Kenya 22 October 2020, DOHA, Qatar – Qatar[…]
Join Us for The Animal Identification Fun Event at the Nairobi National Park
SPOT | SNAP | SHARE Date: 31st October 2020 Venue: Nairobi National Park Activities: Animal, plant & bird identification, team building and photo challenge Charges: Kshs 1,200 Kshs Early Bird Kshs 1,500 Kshs at[…]
KTB Conducts Tour Driver Guide Training
Tour driver guides listen in during the training. The training was aimed at equipping the participants with destination knowledge Nairobi, Thursday October 21, 2020: The tourism sector should invest in capacity building among tour[…]
Qatar Airways Becomes the Only Global Airline in the World to Surpass 20 Million Followers on Facebook
The award-winning airline grew its Facebook following by four million during the pandemic Qatar Airways reaches more than 26 million people across all its social media platforms DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has become[…]