The recent culmination of the 3rd East African Regional Tourism Summit and the 13th Magical Kenya Travel Expo marks a pivotal moment for the travel and tourism industry in East African region. As we reflect on the insights gained and the passionate remarks of the East Africa Community (E.A.C) Deputy Secretary General (Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs) Ms. Annette Ssemuwemba, Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, it becomes evident that there’s a call to action for all stakeholders in the industry.
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This collaborative initiative, generously sponsored by Travelport Kenya, brought together KATA members and travel agents from the coastal regions for a look into our value proposition offerings for our members and partners, the diverse services offered by Travelport and future plans. Our endeavor is to partner and represent our members with even greater travel options and value.
Special thanks to: Nita Nagi, the Managing Director of Travelport Kenya, who graced the event with an insightful presentation with its zenith – a vibrant Q&A session where the industry’s’ pertinent issues were fully addressed.
In the ever-dynamic world of travel, where information is currency, KATA and our partner friends stand as pioneers, guiding our members towards a future where knowledge empowers and partnerships redefine the journey.
Here’s to a workshop that wasn’t just an event; it was a strategic move towards a more empowered and resilient community of travel agents.
Trevor Noah, world-renowned comedian and 2024 Grammy nominee for best comedy album, has taken on a new title: ‘chief tourism comedian for South Africa.’
In a new tourism campaign entitled “The Best of Us,” launched in partnership with the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Thursday, Noah uses his unique brand of humor to tackle frequently asked questions about his homeland.
The campaign kicks off with Noah walking poolside at a holiday home with the iconic Table Mountain in the background as he addresses common misconceptions and queries, he often gets about South Africa. “How cold and snowy is your Christmas?” he jests, “Well, Tracy, unfortunately, we can’t afford snow in South Africa. Nah, I’m just playing. We’re in the southern hemisphere, which means when it’s freezing in Connecticut, it’s fantastic in Cape Town.”
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Rwanda announced Thursday that it will allow Africans to travel visa-free to the country, becoming the latest nation on the continent to announce such a measure aimed at boosting free movement of people and trade to rival Europe’s Schengen zone.
President Paul Kagame made the announcement in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, where he pitched the potential of Africa as “a unified tourism destination” for a continent that still relies on 60% of its tourists from outside Africa, according to data from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
