Kenya Tourism Federation Stories

Coast tourism stakeholders say 2024 witnessed remarkable tourist arrivals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 28, 2024

Former KTF chairperson Mohammed Hersi lauded hotel owners at the Coast for their zeal and determination in ensuring they offer the best services to to...

Kenya launches digital nomad work permit, travel pass for transit visitors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2024

Ruto revealed that the country earned Sh352 billion from two million visitors in 2023.

Kenya’s wildlife conservancies make old men rich, while making women and young people poorer
The Conversation  |  Jul 08, 2024

Kenya’s conservationists face a monumental task: how to conserve a public good on privately owned lands.

Kenya Tourism Board collaborates with influencers to enhance tourism appeal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

The partnership aims to leverage the influencers' widespread reach to draw more visitors and drive growth in the tourism sector.

Travel agents raise alarm over impact of higher taxes, policy changes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 11, 2024

KATA leaders also proposed the full implementation of existing policies to expand the tourism business.

Tourism boost as Mombasa wins bid to host East African Inter-Parliamentary Games
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2024

From December 6 to 19, 2024, Mombasa is expected to welcome over 1,500 MPs and Senators from East African parliaments, along with their support staff.

KWS offers tourism camps for lease to boost revenue
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 04, 2024

The invitation for bids, issued on Tuesday, calls upon investors to develop and manage tourism sites located within selected national parks under KWS...

Kenya tourist revenue climbs above pre-COVID levels
AFP  |  Mar 31, 2024

Revenue rose 31.5 per cent last year to hit Sh352.5 billion (nearly $2.7 billion), a Tourism ministry report says.

KQ introduces two more weekly flights to New York
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 16, 2024

KQ anticipates that the increased flights will stimulate travel demand for Kenya among travelers from North America.

Cruise success at Mombasa port as 'Semester at Sea' marks third visit
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 09, 2024

The latest cruise vessel is the Bahamas-flagged cruise ship MV World Odyssey 'Semester at Sea' that arrived at the Port of Mombasa on Friday.

Tourism Board invites West Ham's Phillips after dream vacation mention
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 29, 2024

The Kenya Tourism Board has invited West Ham United player Kalvin Phillips to Kenya after he mentioned it as his favorite holiday destination.

Kenya elected to chair UN Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 25, 2024

Kenya won the position after two rounds of voting, defeating strong bids from Thailand and Malta.

MV Norwegian Dawn docks at Mombasa port with 2,200 passengers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2024

The MV Norwegian Dawn is the longest cruise liner of this season.

Kenya's wedding tourism on its deathbed, warns Mohammed Hersi
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 14, 2024

Wedding tourism is estimated to contribute an estimated US $21 billion globally, with Kenya playing its part.

Beyond the beach, how more flights to Mombasa could fuel Kenya's tourism ecosystem
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 04, 2024

Coastal tourism enthusiasts fervently advocate for the sector's imminent resurgence, highlighting the anticipated surge in tourist numbers driven by a...

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