Tourism & Hotel Industry News Kenya: World Travel Awards
Embracing Tourism Growth Kenya Agenda, is our responsibility and recognizing great performers is also an encouragement to the participants efforts and contribution to Kenya’s GDP and Africa. World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Kenya Tourism Board has successfully defended its title as Africa’s Leading Tourist Board as World Travel Awards winners in Africa & Indian Ocean are revealed. The organisation was among the most successful entrants at the 2014 awards, taking the prize for the third consecutive year, while South African Airways took the trophy for Africa’s Leading Airline. World Travel Awards President Graham Cook added: “Each of our winners is a deserving champion. They will now move forward to the World Travel Awards Grand Final, which will this year take place in the stunning destination of Marrakech, Morocco. I look forward to welcoming them there.” “With tourism growing in importance all the time in both Africa and the Indian Ocean, it is an honour to bestow our prizes on some exceptional organisations”.Graham Cook’ The prestigious title of Africa’s Leading Game Reserve Brand was awarded to &Beyond, while voters recognised Mantis Collection as Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand, and Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya capturing the award for Africa’s Leading Spa Resort. Other well known winners were Kenya 2014 Africa’s Leading Tourist Board Kenya Tourism Board Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class Kenya Airways Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Kenya’s Leading Business Hotel Sarova Panafric Kenya’s Leading Car Rental Company Avis Kenya Kenya’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier AirKenya Kenya’s Leading Hotel The Sarova Stanley Kenya’s Leading Hotel Brand Sarova Hotels, Resorts and Game Lodges Kenya’s Leading Hotel Suite Presidential Suite @ Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi Kenya’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator Twiga Tours Kenya’s Leading Resort Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand Heritage Hotels Kenya’s Leading Safari Lodge Ol Tukai Lodge Kenya’s Leading Spa Resort Enashipai Resort and Spa Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp Encounter Mara Kenya’s Leading Travel Agency Carlson Wagonlit Travel Kenya’s Leading Travel Management Company Carlson Wagonlit Travel Africa’s Leading Eco Hotel Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya Africa’s Leading Eco-Lodge Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Africa’s Leading Beach Destination Diani Beach, Kenya World Travel Awards celebrates its 22nd anniversary in 2015 Winners will now move forward to the World Travel Awards Grand Final, which will this year take place in the stunning destination of Marrakech, Morocco. Are you in Hospitality You Can enroll your company see http://www.worldtravelawards.com/nominate . 4 days left. Seven Generations Management congratulates year 2014 Winners and nominees, Tourism growth in Kenya and East Africa is our responsibility for future generations, lets make the best at every opportunity. Lets promote tourism in Kenya and other East Africa regions : Kenya & East Africa Vote Today Hotels, Airlines, Travel http://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote
“Kenya You’ve Done Us Proud”
Seven Generations Management & Hotel Consultants, congratulates Kenya Tourism Sector After being Ranked second best country in Africa, showcasing tourism products after Rwanda which scooped the Top Award Globally, this took place at the just concluded International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Berlin, Germany. Other top 10 African countries include Namibia, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Gambia and Seychelles. Kenya received 2 awards; Best Booth Africa: 2nd position, & Best Booth Design: 6th position This year’s ITB attracted 186 countries and nearly 200,000 people. Kenya was positioned at the sixth best slot in the world. (KTB) Managing Director Muriithi Ndegwa was happy when receiving the Award and said “This is indeed a major boost that will positively go a long way in propelling the country’s image globally as a tourism destination; we thank the tourism industry for their immense contribution towards this achievements,”. Ndegwa exuded confidence that the campaigns and reassurance messages that have been put in motion would help in restoring back the sector whose performance dropped by 21 per cent last year compared to 2013. Mr Ndegwa also disclosed that over the last two years, the national tourism marketing agency has embarked on impressive successful implementation of the products diversification strategy, adoption of new promotion strategies and increased sustainable efforts in collaboration with the private sector. “This award is an outstanding endorsement on the investment we have made in positioning Kenya as the premier tourism destination in Africa, and a worthy competitor in the global platform” he added. Kenya has been a leading destination for tourists from both the East and West, leading to the development of many facilities. The country’s relative political and economic stability over the years have also made it a favourite of the majority of incoming tourists to Africa. The 49th world’s largest travel trade show edition that took place from 4th to 8th March 2015, recorded more than 10,000 exhibitors from around 190 countries and regions, attracting over 100,000 trade visitors. Seven Generations believes that such efforts from KTB & other Stake Holders in the Tourism sector, Indeed boosts our countries image and puts Kenya on the road to sustainable Tourism growth, as well encouraging Hotel Investors