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 [...]
Hospitality Sector Continues Recovery, Challenges in Hotel Management
The hospitality sector is likely to continue its post-COVID recovery, but its real challenges lie in hotel management, according to a report by real estate firm Knight Frank. It appears, [...]
The Untapped Economic Opportunity of a Kenyan Digital Nomad Visa
Kenya is missing out on the global rise in young professionals that work from the comfort of their computers for companies abroad also known as ‘Digital Nomads.’ The estimated [...]
KRA Seeks Airbnb Transaction Data from 2021
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking data on tax compliance from Airbnb owners from 2021 to 2022 period. KRA has issued an exchange of information request to the Irish [...]Maiyan Luxury Resort Joins Sarova Hotels Portfolio
Sarova Hotels Resorts has recently inked a franchise deal with Maiyan Luxury Resort, nestled in the scenic Nanyuki region of Laikipia County, Kenya. Starting from November 1, 2023, the [...]Host Counties to Share Park, Game Reserves Revenue with National Government Equally
The Government will start ceding 50 percent of revenues from national parks to host communities as part of efforts to transform their lives. President William Ruto on Tuesday said the [...]Kenya’s Tourism Earnings Surge 31% to Sh 152.6 billion in First-Half
Kenya received more visitors from the United States of America in the first-half of 2023, a new report by Kenya Tourism Board indicates. The US led as a source market [...]Kenya Approves Establishment of Second State Convention Center
Kenya is angling itself as preferred destination for high end Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) with the approval of second State convention center. The Cabinet has approved the establishment [...]Marriott Expands Protea Hotels Brand with 5 New Signings in Africa
Marriott International has announced the signing of five new deals in Africa under its Protea Hotels by Marriott brand during the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum in Nairobi. These signings reflect [...]Radisson Hotel Group announces 7 new hotels in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of seven new hotels across the continent, adding over 1,400 rooms to its African portfolio. The new hotels expand the Group’s brands, spanning [...]Kenya’s Tourism Earnings Rise by 83% in 2022
Kenya’s tourism earnings grew to KES 268.09 billion in 2022 compared to KES 146.51 billion in 2021, indicating a growth of 83%. The International tourist arrivals were 1483752, representing a [...]Global Conservation Charity FFI Appoints Najib Balala as Vice President
International wildlife conservation charity, Fauna Flora International (FFI), has announced the appointment of Najib Balala, EGH, as a new vice-president. Najib Balala is Kenya’s former Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Wildlife, [...]
