5 Must-Visit Hotels in Kisumu for an Unforgettable Stay
Kisumu boasts a unique blend of natural beauty and luxury hotels. The third-largest city in Kenya, Kisumu, is steeped in centuries of history, culture, and commerce. Its name originates from [...]
5 Things to Do in Nairobi as a First-Time Visitor
I wasn’t sure what to expect the first time I visited Nairobi. I had heard about the national park and the incredible wildlife, but nothing prepared me for the magic [...]Tourism Industry Reports Events Cancellations Over Protests
Players in Kenya’s tourism and hospitality sector are holding their breath following recent events leading to protests across the country. “We have a few postponements of bookings mainly of events [...]
International Visitor Arrivals in Kenya Hit 2.1 Million in 2023
The tourism sector in Kenya registered improved performance in 2023 mainly attributed to growth in aviation sector and hosting of prominent conferences in the country. The number of international conferences [...]Kenya’s Tourism Recovers, Expected to Hit Pre-COVID Levels in 2024
Kenya recorded 1.96 million tourist arrivals in 2023 compared to 1.48 million visitors in 2022, an increase of 31.5% according to figures contained in Kenya Tourism Research Institute’s 6th Annual [...]
TPS Eastern Africa Net Profit Hits KSh 870.9 Million
TPS Eastern Africa Plc recorded a net profit of KSh 870.9 million at the close of the financial year ended 31st December 2023, more than double earnings compared to KSh [...]How Advertising Executive Transformed Kisumu County's Tourism Sector
When Achie Ojony Alai applied for a position in the county government of Kisumu in 2017, it was an odd and new career move. After her graduation with an economics degree [...]Hilton, Government to Sell Stakes in International Hotels (K) in Privatisation Move
Hilton Hotels and the Kenyan government are selling their shares in International Hotels (K) kicking off privatisation of the iconic Hilton Hotel. In a notice, the Privatisation Authority said interested [...]Foreign Guests Lift March-June Onward Hotel Bookings
The March-June onward hotel booking in the hospitality industry has recorded an improvement compared to similar period last year, due to increasing number of foreign guests. Average bookings for Mombasa, [...]Government, Airbnb Differ on CCTV Use in Common Areas
The government and global short-term rental listing company Airbnb are reading from different scripts on the use of security cameras in the accommodation facilities. Following the increase in crimes, including [...]Airbnb Bans Use of Indoor Security Cameras Globally
Before dust settles on the debate about the safety of short-stay accommodation sector in Kenya, Airbnb has enforced a new rule banning use of indoor security cameras in listings across [...]Radisson Group Targets 50% Expansion in West and Central Africa by 2030
Radisson Hotel Group is targeting a 50% expansion of its West and Central African portfolio, consisting of 29 hotels and over 5,000 rooms in operation and under development. The new signings [...]
