Kenya News » Northeast News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: Travel & Tourism in Kenya Injected KES 1TN to the national economy last year
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Kenya, contributing KES1TN to the national economy in ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: Kenya’s Growing Tourism Market: Trends, Drivers, and Future Prospects
Kenya, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, iconic wildlife, and rich cultural heritage, has experienced a robust growth in its tourism market in recent years. This expansion is fueled by ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: Kenya's new airport to open up northeast region to tourists
Kenya plans to open the northeastern tourist circuit to reap huge returns with the opening of the Isiolo International Airport later this year. Deputy President William Ruto said the airport, whose ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: [Kenya] Travel industry surges amid higher tourism earnings
Kenya’s travel and aviation industry is emerging as one of the country’s most powerful economic engines, with new data highlighting the massive scale of the sector, from tourism earnings approaching ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: Kenya to chair United Nations committee on tourism
Kenya has been elected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness, solidifying its position as a leader in the global tourism industry. The ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: Tourism as an export: What we can learn from Kenya’s safari economy
By Kofi DOTSEFor some African countries, tourism is designed as a soft sector. Something nice to have, but not central to economic strategy. Yet, a recent press trip to Kenya, spanning the Maasai Mara ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: ‘We are on our knees’: COVID’s impact on Kenya’s tourism
In May, the Driftwood Club, a popular beach hotel in Malindi, closed its doors to the public, becoming one of the many hotels in the Kenyan seaside to shut down permanently. Earlier this year, Old Man ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Tourism: Kenya introduces 30% incentive to boost cruise tourism and drive park visits
Kenya has unveiled a 30 per cent group incentive for cruise travellers visiting Kenya's national parks, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing the country's "Cruise-to-Park" experience and increasing ...