More than 90 percent of hotels had resumed services by last month, betting on the phased reopening of the economy that is anticipated to drive back customers to the facilities. A Central Bank of Kenya
CEO, Safaricom
Global airlines set date for JKIA flights return
Major international passenger airlines have set dates for resuming flights through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi after Kenya eased restrictions on air travel. The global carriers including British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways and
HIGHLIGHTS OF AMENDMENTS UNDER THE FINANCE ACT, 2020
HIGHLIGHTS OF AMENDMENTS UNDER THE FINANCE ACT 2020
Nairobi welcomes CityBlue to open Kenya’s largest internationally branded aparthotel
CityBlue Hotels has announced the location of its first project in Kenya’s capital city and commercial hub of Nairobi which marks the seventh CityBlue in Africa: in the heart of the new business district of Westlands,
Kenya to reap from India’s major travel and trade expo
Kenya’s tourism sector will reap big from the ongoing Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) event taking place in Mumbai India, Tourism Board has said. According to KTB’s CEO Betty Radier, the country’s participation in the event will increase its
Thai Westlands suites to open in December
Thai hospitality giant Minor-backed Avani Hotels and Resorts has expanded its portfolio to Kenya with the planned opening of new luxury suites in the upmarket Nairobi Westlands district in December. The 120-apartment 15-storey property dubbed
Global hospitality chain opens Best Western Plus in Westlands
Competition for affluent global clients has gone a notch higher with Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality opening its new footprint, Best Western Plus Hotel, in Westlands, Nairobi. Aleph Hospitality, which has outlets in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Saudi
Private sector urged to step up sustainable tourism efforts for prosperity
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Cabinet Secretary, Najib Balala, has called on the tourism private sector to take the lead on sustainable tourism to better grow their businesses and the industry at large. Speaking at
French multinational AccorHotels to increase Kenya properties
French hospitality group AccorHotels is set increase its footprint in Kenya with the launch of a 4- star premium boutique hotel in Gigiri. The multinational hotelier has partnered with Jit Group, one of the region’s