Hyatt Hotels Aims for 50% Growth in Africa in 5 Years
American multinational hospitality company Hyatt Hotels Resorts has announced that it expects around 50% rooms growth across new and existing markets in Africa by the end of 2030. “Last year marked [...]
Radisson Enters the DRC Market with Two Hotels
The Radisson Hotel Group is set to open two hotels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as interest in the country's luxury hospitality sector grows. We expanded into new [...]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 [...]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 [...]NBA Africa, Safaricom Launch Youth Development Program
NBA Africa, an affiliate of the National Basketball Association (NBA), has signed a partnership with Safaricom's MPESA to launch the MPESA Jr. NBA Program. We firmly believe that the association [...]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 [...]Viable Venues, Type of Artists Working Against Kenya’s Live Events Industry-PwC
Kenya is grappling with the lack of viable hosting venues and challenge of securing major artists to reap from a rebounding live events industry, an analysis by PWC's Africa Entertainment [...]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 [...]
