Emirates to begin flying three times daily to Nairobi from March 2026
Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its Kenyan operations, introducing a third daily flight to Nairobi’s Jomo...
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Lamu Cultural Festival 2025 to inject millions into local economy with 30,000 guests expected
Lamu Town is preparing to welcome an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 visitors for the 23rd Lamu Cultural Festival,...
Mastercard Collection launched to elevate dining, travel & entertainment for EEMEA’s premium cardholders
Mastercard has officially launched “The Mastercard Collection” in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. It...
Kenya Airways & Aga Khan University Hospital partner to boost medical tourism in Africa
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has officially signed a strategic partnership with Kenya Airways (KQ), operating through its...
KTB wins Best Tourism Board in Africa award at the Africa Tourism Awards 2025
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has been named the Best Tourism Board in Africa at the prestigious Africa...
Kenya targets UK and European tourists at World Travel Market
Kenya is launching a strategic push to capture a larger share of the lucrative UK and European tourism...
AXA, Old Mutual & EHS partner to launch a premium International medical cover
AXA Global Healthcare, Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya, and Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) have announced a new strategic...
KWS payment system issues highlight DPI governance failure in tourism
The controversy surrounding the new Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fee payment platform highlights a crucial failure in...
Tourism sector in Kenya protests new KWS park fee payment system
The tourism industry is sounding the alarm over new payment rules for national parks introduced by the Kenya...
Kenya plans to expand Malindi Airport for tourism growth
The National government and the Kilifi County government are currently in talks to expand the Malindi International Airport....
Tapestry Collection by Hilton debuts in Africa with AVA Hotel Nairobi
Hilton is expanding its footprint in Africa with a major milestone: the introduction of its lifestyle brand, Tapestry Collection...
Kenya Airways makes history by operating intra-African flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Kenya Airways (KQ) has flown into a new era of sustainability, successfully completing its first intra-African flight powered...
President Ruto signs law raising Kenya’s air passenger levy to Ksh. 600 domestic & $50 international
Kenya has officially increased its Air Passenger Service Levy following the enactment of the Air Passenger Service Charge...
KLM’s Kenya cycling expedition links grassroots action to aviation decarbonization
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched a cycling expedition from Nairobi to the Lolldaiga Conservancy in central Kenya....
IGAD proposes single digital visa to supercharge regional trade and travel
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has proposed a major push for economic integration with the creation of...
Kenya Airways customers to access 11 destinations via Doha in codeshare with Qatar Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) and Qatar Airways (QR) have launched their codeshare partnership, marking the first major milestone of...
Flydubai Inaugural Flight Lands in Nairobi; To fly 4 times weekly to JKIA
Dubai based carrier Flydubai marked a new chapter in Kenya’s aviation sector yesterday as its inaugural flight touched...
Kenya Airways & KLM mentor UON students on sustainable aviation solutions
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Kenya Airways (KQ) executives have engaged with over 200 University of Nairobi School...
Dusit Princess Nairobi clinches 5 top honours at Haute Grandeur Global Awards
The Dusit Princess Hotel Nairobi has won multiple top accolades at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025....
Wellness is the new luxury: redefining the future of hospitality
Luxury in hospitality is no longer measured solely by five-star service, plush bedding, or panoramic views. Today’s traveler...
Kenyans must now register their biometric data when travelling to Europe
Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially begins its phased rollout today, October 12, fundamentally changing how non-EU citizens...
Kenya looks to AfCFTA to drive tourism sector towards Ksh. 1 Trillion goal
The Kenyan government is prioritizing intra-Africa tourism under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework as a...
Kenyan Documentary, ‘Healing Rangelands’, named finalist at SER Film Festival
The powerful Kenyan documentary, “Healing Rangelands: A Story of Hope and Harmony in Northern Kenya,” will have its...
KATA members to get a 4 bob fuel discount from Rubis Energy in new partnership
Rubis Energy Kenya has announced a new partnership with the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), launching an...
KWS announces new park fees effective October 1, 2025
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has officially announced the implementation of its new conservation fee structure for entry...
KTB hosts conference to attract investment in tourism at the Coast
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, through the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), is hosting the Kenya Coast Tourism...
US Visa changes to impact Kenyan travellers in 2026
As of 2026, Kenyan citizens will face a new U.S. travel visa program that introduces significant changes, including...
KWS managed parks and reserves in Kenya
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a state corporation in Kenya with the primary mandate of conserving and...
Over 70 cars & motorcycles to be featured at Concours d’Elegance this Sunday
Spectators at this year’s Concours d’Elegance will be treated to a stunning display of “Golden Oldies” as a...
Kenyans to get free entry to National Parks on World Tourism Day
In a move to commemorate World Tourism Day, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced free entry for...
New $100,000 H-1B visa fee poses new barrier for Kenyans seeking US jobs
A recent U.S. presidential proclamation has created a new and significant financial barrier for foreign professionals, including those...
Kenya champions cultural festivals to boost local tourism
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, has emphasized the vital role of local cultural festivals in...
Jambojet celebrates flying 9 million passengers, driven by booming domestic travel
Jambojet, Africa’s leading low-cost airline, has reached a major milestone, having flown 9 million passengers since it began...
Kenya launches strategic tourism push in South Africa with Thompsons Holidays
Kenya is making a major move to attract more visitors from South Africa with a new strategic tourism...
Pepsi expands into travel market with Skyward Airlines partnership
Pepsi Beverages Kenya and Skyward Airlines have announced a new partnership that will make Pepsi the exclusive beverage...
This year’s Rusinga Festival will go down on December 18-19
As a cherished tradition, the last Thursday and Friday before Christmas herald the arrival of the Rusinga Festival,...
Kenya Airways launches KQSafari Data to offer mobile roaming to customers in 180 countries
Kenya Airways has officially launched KQSafari Data, a roaming solution for mobile connectivity worldwide. The new service was...
The outsider’s cultural guide to Dar-es-Salaam: Wavuvi Kempu, CHAN 2024 & more
Abood Bus recently launched a new luxury service from Mombasa to Dar via Tanga. At Ksh. 2,500– Ksh....
Samburu Maralal International Camel Derby returns for 32nd edition on September 25
The 32nd Samburu Maralal International Camel Derby is set to take place from September 25 to 28, 2025....
Kenya to host the 2026 Aviation Africa Summit in September in Nairobi
Kenya is set to host the 10th edition of the Aviation Africa Summit in September 2026 in Nairobi....
KTB & Visa join forces to use data for smarter tourism marketing
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and Visa have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing Kenya’s tourism...
Bike enthusiasts from Zimbabwe & Uganda to ride to Nairobi for 2025 Concours d’Elegance
Three Zimbabwe bike enthusiasts will be riding from Harare to Nairobi to take part in this year’s Africa...