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Kenya Airways (KQ) has relaunched KQ Holidays, an online platform that allows customers to book for holiday packages in various countries. Through the KQ Holidays platform, flyers can book flights, accommodations, airport transfers, and tours under one system.
"The new KQ Holidays platform is a significant step forward… read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its 2026/27 voyage collection, with 173 itineraries on offer visiting hundreds of destinations around the world, including 16 ports for the first time, and nine separate itineraries across Arabia and Africa.
The 2026/27 voyage collection also includes Regent Seven Seas’ 140-night World … read more
From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the serene shores of
Mombasa, a group of travel and tour operators, travel marketers, and
content creators from West Africa (Nigeria and Ghana to be specific) and
South Africa, embarked on a captivating familiarization trip put
together by one of Kenya’s premium hotel chains, the Sarova Hot… read more
Exploring Africa offers a variety of incredible tourist destinations, each filled with unique attractions and experiences. From the majestic wildlife safaris to serene beaches and vibrant cities, Africa has something for every traveler. Here, we reveal some of the continent's most stunning destinations and what they offer.
Maasai Mara N… read more
AirAsia X (AAX) has revealed an exciting new route to Africa, connecting Singaporean travelers to Nairobi, Kenya, via Kuala Lumpur. The inaugural flight is scheduled for 15 November 2024, positioning AAX as the only low-cost carrier in Malaysia to offer direct flights to Nairobi. This strategic expansion follows a robust start to the year… read more
Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, recently received 20 new passenger trains from China’s CRRC, enhancing the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). This delivery, part of a 2023 agreement, includes first and second-class carriages, dining cars, power cars, and business-class coaches, bringing the total SGR rolling stock from CRRC to over 60 units… read more
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC)
2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed a
record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Kenya, contributing
KES1TN to the national economy in 2023.
Sector jobs grew 6% to reach a record 1.55MN, accounting … read more
CRRC Nanjing Puzhen has shipped an additional 20 coaches to enhance capacity on the 480 km Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Mombasa to Nairobi. This shipment, which left Shanghai at the end of June, is part of a contract signed in September that includes a mix of first-class, second-class, business-class coaches, dining cars, and generato… read more
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua has confirmed that the sector is experiencing high bookings despite sustained protests across the country sparked by budget proposals. Mutua said the new bookings have been on the rise, with only a few postponements primarily for events.
He emphasized that the sector rema… read more
Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, has relaxed its visa-free entry policies for 23 countries to promote both tourism and business travel. The country is home to numerous natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Notable sites include Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park, which feature waterfalls, dense rainfor… read more