Serena Hotels Profit Falls 40% as Forex Gains Fades
TPS Eastern Africa (NSE: TPSE) reported FY2025 PAT of KSh 787m, down 40% from KSh 1.32bn in 2024. The decline reflects a collapse in unrealised FX gains from KSh 655m to KSh 39m as the shilling stabilised. Revenue held at KSh 10.1bn; EBITDA fell 7% to KSh 2.27bn; dividend maintained at KSh 0.35.
Kenya Launches Tourism Digital Payments App 'TouristTap'
TouristTap, developed by Craft Silicon in partnership with KCB Bank and Visa, enables international and domestic visitors to make card-based payments directly from their mobile phones
Radisson Group Plots Zanzibar Entry as it Surpasses 100 Hotels Across Africa
The Group has said it plans to enter Zanzibar and is considering lodge, safari, and affiliation opportunities across Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia.
Kenya Tourism Board, Visa, KQ Bet On Discounts To Boost Travel
The Kenya Tourism Board and Visa have launched a joint travel campaign with Kenya Airways offering discounts on domestic and international flights to stimulate travel.Marriott Debuts in Cape Verde with Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort
Marriott International has debuted in Cape Verde with Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort, above Laginha Beach within the cultural hub of São Vicente.Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Recall Hits COMESA Markets
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has issued an urgent regional alert following a significant safety recall of Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 models.Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Marriott's Loyalty Program
JetBlue Briefly Grounds Flights Days After Codeshare Deal With Kenya Airways
Flights operated by JetBlue were briefly grounded after a system outage prompted the airline to request a temporary halt from the FAA. The disruption comes days after the U.S. carrier announced a new codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways to expand connectivity between Nairobi and multiple U.S. cities.CFAO Mobility Kenya Commits KSh 48.5Mn to 2026 WRC Safari Rally
CFAO Mobility Kenya has committed KShs 48.5 million to support the organization of the 2026 Safari Rally Kenya, part of the World Rally Championship calendar. The funding will also support driver training initiatives and grassroots motorsport development aimed at nurturing future rally talent in Kenya.Kenya's New Tourism Positioning Has a Billion-Dollar Blind Spot
East Africa is selling the dream. But the infrastructure to deliver it — for every traveller — is only just beginning to be built.Kenya Airways Signs Codeshare Deal with American Airline JetBlue
Kenya Airways has entered a codeshare agreement with JetBlue that will allow it to sell seats on JetBlue-operated flights from New York’s JFK Airport to several U.S. cities.AfDB, AU Renew Calls for Visa-Free Travel Across Africa
