Dangote-Backed Travel Firm Acquires Kenya's Oldest Tour Company
Africa Travel Investments, a tourism investment firm backed by Africa’s richest man — Aliko Dangote — has acquired Kenya's oldest tour company Pollman’s Tours and Safaris. “With regard to the [...]
Kenya Has Over 4,300 Hotel Rooms in Pipeline Amid Africa’s Hospitality Boom
Kenya has 4,344 hotel rooms in development across multiple projects, placing it sixth in Africa’s hotel construction rankings as the continent experiences record-breaking growth in hospitality investments. “According to the [...]Marriott Debuts The Ritz-Carlton in Kenya as it Expands Safari Portfolio
Marriott International is set to open two luxury safari camps in Kenya in 2025 and early 2026, including a debut The Ritz-Carlton safari property. “The growth of our luxury safari [...]
EAC Experiments with Collective Marketing as it Targets 11 Million Tourists
The East African Community (EAC) will, for the first time, participate as an entity at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, the world’s largest tourism trade fair, from 4th [...]Business and Conferences Top Reasons Why Ugandans Visit Kenya
Uganda topped East African Community (EAC) nations as a source of visitors to Kenya in 2024, with business and conferences ranking as the most common reason. “The number of international [...]Tourism Earnings Projected to Hit KSh 560Bn in 2025
Kenya earned Kshs. 452.20 billion from tourism last year compared to Kshs. 377.49 billion in 2023, translating to a growth of 19.79% as the sector recovered from the pandemic slowdown. “The sector’s robust performance [...]Hotel Rooms Supply More than Doubled in 2024
The supply of new hotel rooms more than doubled last year concurrent with a surge in tourist arrivals but overall supply is expected to remain subdued for the next two [...]Africa’s Most Powerful Passports in 2025
The Henley Passport Index, a global authority on passport rankings, has revealed its 2025 list of the most powerful passports worldwide. Here's a look at the top-performing African passports on [...]
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano Reveals Plans to Review ETA System
The government is planning to extend the period of validity for travellers using the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which has been subject of controversy over recent months, the Cabinet [...]5 Things To Do In Watamu Beach
The soft sand beneath your feet, the rhythmic sounds of waves, and the scent of fresh ocean air instantly make you feel calm and rejuvenated. Watamu Beach, tucked away on [...]
Best Camping Spots in Kenya
Kenya is a paradise for nature lovers and campers, offering camping spots ranging from lakeside retreats and highland forests to rugged hills and vibrant savannahs. But beyond the famous national [...]5 Must Have Experiences in Diani Beach
It all starts with the Swahili people, a vibrant blend of African, Arab, and Persian heritage, who’ve called this stretch of coast home for centuries. Diani Beach lies at the [...]
