| » | LAKE TURKANA THE PLACE TO BE THIS NOVEMBER TO CATCH A GLIMPSE OF THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
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Date: 25 Apr 13
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| » | POACHING STILL A CHALLENGE
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Date: 25 Apr 13
Kenya, Tanzania among other countries in the region, as well as the market destinations in the Far East, e.g. China and Thailand have been blamed for not being able to stop this menace. Following the rise in incidents of poaching, stakeholders in tourism have called on the government to create tough laws for punishing those found involved in poaching activities, as the laws currently in place are lenient |
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| » | Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2013 (ESTC13)
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 25 Apr 13
Sustainable tourism development in focus as Nairobi sets to host global industry leaders and innovators at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC13) September 24-27. |
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| » | ECOTOURISM & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CONFERENCE 2013 (ESTC13) COMING TO NAIROBI
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Date: 25 Apr 13
Sustainable tourism development in focus as Nairobi sets to host global industry leaders and innovators at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC13) September 24-27. The conference will be held at Nairobi Safari Park Hotel. |
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| » | Kenya Destination Update Newsflash
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Date: 3 Apr 13
The much awaited supreme court ruling was delivered on 30th March 2013, ending two weeks of waiting to know who would be Kenya's next president. The delay arose from an election petition that was filed, disputing the election results as was announced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. |
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| » | THE TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) ACT 2012
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Date: 18 Jan 13
Notably, the Traffic (Amendment) Act 2012 brings into force heavy penalties for offenders, who will be handed longer jail terms and or higher fines than previously. For instance, any person found driving or in charge of a public service vehicle while intoxicated will be liable to a fine ‘not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings’ and or two years imprisonment; up from the prior fine of ‘fifteen thousand shillings’ and or two years imprisonment for the same offense – section 45. |
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| » | Poaching Remains a Major Challenge
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 16 Jan 13
Poaching continues to pose a major challenge to wildlife conservation, especially in the conservation of target species - Elephants and Rhinos. Reported cases of poaching in the country remain at a high since November 2012. |
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| » | KENYA TO HOST WORLD ECOTOURISM & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CONFERENCE 2013
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 14 Dec 12
Nairobi, Kenya, is the proud host destination of the World Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference 2013 (ESTC13). |
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| » | TERRORISM AWARENESS & FIRST AID TRAINING FOR TOURISM OPERATORS IN MOMBASA, 5th & 6th December 2012
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Date: 14 Dec 12
Security remains crucial for the well being of the tourism sector. The safety of a destination is a key factor in determining travel decisions made by potential travelers. Today, among the threats to security globally is terrorism. |
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| » | POACHING ON THE RISE IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS:
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 14 Dec 12
KWS rangers and the Kenya Police have in the last couple of months apprehended several suspects with illegal trophies and ivory, as well as intercepted a number of attempted poaching incidents. |
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| » | FIRST PAN AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS, 15th -18th October
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 1 Nov 12
The conference concludes that tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. |
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| » | TANZANIA IN FRESH BID TO SELL IVORY:
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 1 Nov 12
This comes at a time when elephant poaching levels are at their highest in a decade; and ivory seizures at the highest in the last two decades
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| » | Nominations Close as Leading Tourism Businesses in Competition for Kenya Tourism Awards 2012
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 26 Apr 12
The organizers of Kenya Tourism Awards, Kenya Tourism Federation and Kenya Tourist Board, announce nominations for the second edition of the prestigious awards closed on 31st March 2012. In its second year, the awards have attained immense support from the industry and the media, and this is reflected in the strong entries received. |
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| » | KTF SECURITY UPDATE 12TH MARCH 2012
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Date: 15 Mar 12
On Saturday 10th March there were multiple explosions reported at the populous Machakos country bus station in Nairobi, where 6 people lost their lives. The explosions, though still under investigation, are believed to have been grenade attacks in similar fashion to previous incidents in the same general location. |
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| » | KENYA TOURISM FEDERATION STATEMENT ON SECURITY IN KENYA - 10TH JANUARY 2012
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Date: 21 Feb 12
Further to the last update dated 20th December 2011, the Kenya Tourism Federation wishes to advise as follows:- |
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| » | KISUMU AIRPORT UPGRADED TO INTERNATIONAL STATUS
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 21 Feb 12
On 2nd February, the upgraded Kisumu Airport was opened by President Mwai Kibaki. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the president reiterated his government’s commitment to improving the economic environment for investors to do business. |
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| » | TERRORISM AWARENESS & FIRST AID TRAINING FOR TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 11 Jan 12
Kenya Tourism Federation Safety and Communication Center is the pioneer safety and communication management body for Kenya's tourism industry; and is working with the industry to ensure there are adequate security measures in place to enhance the destination's appeal and ensure the safety of tourists in the country. |
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| » | KTF SECURITY UPDATE 20TH DECEMBER
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Date: 11 Jan 12
As we approach the Festive Season, the overall situation has remained peaceful since the last KTF update with tourist related security incident being recorded at the KTF Safety and Communication Centre. |
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| » | German Tourist Dies in Mombasa
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Date: 3 Nov 11
A 56 year old German tourist died yesterday as a result of injuries sustained in a fight with another tourist. |
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| » | CONDOLENCE MESSAGE - MARIE DEDIEU
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Date: 19 Oct 11
It is with deep regret that we receive the news of the death of Marie Dedieu, a 66 year old French National who had a 2nd home in Kenya. |
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| » | KENYA NOMINEES FOR WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS, AFRICA & INDIAN OCEAN
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 5 Oct 11
World Travel Awards 2011 Africa & Indian Ocean gala was held in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, on 16th September 2011. While there were many organizations and companies in Kenya nominated for the awards, only 1 won - Kenya Airways won 'Africa's leading economy airline' award. |
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| » | MINISTRY OF TOURISM STATEMENT ON MANDA ISLAND INCIDENT
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Date: 3 Oct 11
Statement by the Minister for Tourism, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH, MP on the kidnapping of a French National in Lamu |
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| » | Tourism Half Year Performance (Jan - June 2011)
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Date: 29 Aug 11
The Minister for Tourism Hon. Najib Balala on Thursday 25th August released the tourism sector results for the 1st half of 2011, announcing the sector has performed better in the 1st half of 2011than it did in the same period last year. |
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| » | ACCOUNTANT VACANCY AT KENYA TOURISM FEDERATION
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Date: 28 Jul 11
The successful candidate will provide financial information to the management and finance committee by compiling and analyzing accounting data,and preparing and interpreting financial reports. |
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| » | FORT JESUS PROMOTED TO UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE STATUS
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 21 Jul 11
At the just concluded meeting in Paris of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Fort Jesus, one of the key historic attractions of the Kenya Coast was upgraded to a UNESCO world heritage site. This is a welcome boost to the tourism appeal of the Kenya Coast. |
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| » | PRESS STATEMENT ON THE HALTING OF SERENGETI HIGHWAY
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Date: 4 Jul 11
I welcome the news that Tanzania’s Government has put off plans to construct a commercial highway through Serengeti National Reserve. I would like to take this opportunity to applaud the bold decision by the Government of Tanzania to halt the construction of the highway. |
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| » | IMPLEMENTATION OF SINGLE ENTRY INTO NATIONAL PARKS AND THE PHASING OUT OF THE SMART CARD SYSTEM
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Date: 23 Mar 11
The Kenya Wildlife Service has issued notice to the tourism industry and the public that commencing July 1st 2011, the single entry into the National Parks regulation, cited in the Wildlife Conservation and Management (National Parks) Regulations 2010, comes into effect. |
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| » | Official Statistics Released by Ministry of Tourism name 2010 the new peak year for Tourism in Kenya
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 16 Mar 11
The Minister for Tourism on 8th March released statistics for the Tourism sector which put the sector’s performance in 2010 ahead of its previous best year 2007. Tourism registered a growth of 4.5% in 2010 compared to 2007, with international arrivals (excluding cross border entries) at 1,095,945 as at 31st December 2010, compared to a tally of 1,048,732 tourists for the same period in 2007. |
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| » | RETREAT ON TOURISM BILL 2010
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Date: 8 Feb 11
Ministry of Tourism organized a retreat for stakeholders in the tourism sector to deliberate on the Tourism Bill and agree on the final document. The Tourism Bill has gone through the 1st reading in Parliament and is now at the committee stage. |
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| » | Immigration Problems at Moi International Airport Saturday 22nd Jan 2011
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Date: 31 Jan 11
Following the lapse in facilitation at Moi International Airport Mombasa on 22nd January 2010, the authorities responsible for facilitation, i.e. Immigration, KAA, Customs and Airlines met and came up with resolutions to eliminate congestion:
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| » | KENYA BAGS BEST JAPANESE LANGUAGE NARRATIVE BROCHURE AT JATA WORLD TOURISM CONGRESS & TRAVEL FAIR 2010
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Date: 18 Oct 10
The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) travel fair, Asia’s largest travel expo, this year drew 139 countries and regions from around the world who exhibited their tourism products at the fair. Kenya was awarded for ‘the best Japanese language narrative brochure at the fair.’ |
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| » | KWS Revised Conservation Fees Jan- Dec 2011
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Date: 6 Oct 10
Kenya Wildlife Service has reviewed upwards park entry fees for premium parks and wilderness parks; to be effective in the high seasons next year - January to March; July to October 2011.The remaining months will be charged at existing rates. |
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| » | Kenya Travel Guide & Manual
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Date: 23 Aug 10
A new edition of the Kenya Travel Guide & Manual is available online,click the following link to enjoy the easy, colorful and accurate guide to Kenya's tourism offer.
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| » | WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2010 AFRICA AND INDIAN OCEAN GALA NIGHT
Author: Imelda Ndomo
Date: 14 Jul 10
The award for Africa’s Leading Beach Resort went to Kenya’s luxury getaway resort of Diani Reef Beach & Spa in Mombasa, a feat that is great news for Kenya’s tourism industry as it is a pointer to our industry being regionally competitive as well as having great potential to grow. |
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| » | Kenya Tourism Federation comment -Business Daily, June 23rd 2010, on the proposed Mwanza Arusha highway through Serengeti National park,
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Date: 30 Jun 10
KTF said in a statement that the road would severely affect a critical wildlife migration route, and more specifically impact the famous annual migration of the wildebeest and other animals that attracts thousands of tourists to both national reserves. |
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| » | KENYAN TOURISM PRIVATE SECTOR STATEMENT ON PROPOSED MWANZA TO ARUSHA ROAD THROUGH SERENGETI
Author: Agatha Juma
Date: 18 Jun 10
The Kenyan Tourism private sector has noted, with very grave concern, the proposed construction of a highway that will link Arusha with Musoma. This road will cut through a section of the Serengeti National reserve. |
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| » | Getting to Africa: Tourism's Critical Success Factor
Author: State of Tourism Africa Newsletter
Date: 2 Jun 10
Decisions on airline routing are driven by a mix of domestic, inter regional, international, and cargo demands. They are also affected by air transport liberalization, ease and cost of doing business (landing rights, baggage handling), and fuel costs. In late 2007, 280 of Africa’s 2,900 airports had regularly scheduled services. |
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| » | Kenya Tourism Federation donation for housing of IDPs through Habitat for Humanity Kenya
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Date: 5 May 10
In November 2009, Kenya Tourism Federation made a donation of Ksh 600,000 to Habitat for Humanity Kenya to go to the construction of new houses for internally displaced persons in Mai Mahiu. |
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| » | Masai Mara National Reserve Management Plan, 2010-2020
Author: Conservation Development Center
Date: 22 Apr 10
Commissioned in May 2007 by the County Councils of Narok and Trans Mara
Co-funding provided by CCN, CCTM, African Wildlife Foundation and Mara Conservancy Technical supervision provided by AWF and Core Planning Team
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| » | Coast Tourism and Beach Management Program Report
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Date: 14 Apr 10
Whereas the beach management plan is crucial for the beach management strategy, it is only 1 part of a wider management strategy that incorporates various efforts to enhance the coast tourism product, explained Catherine of Tourism Trust Fund. |
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| » | EU delegation Kenya message at KTF open day
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Date: 14 Apr 10
Counsellor Ibrahim Laafia of the European Union delegation Kenya represented his head of delegation at the KTF open day forum; with a message of continued commitment to support Kenya's tourism industry's growth through various initiatives; including a global advertisement campaign that has seen quality advertisements on Kenya as a destination on CNN and BBC World news, earning Kenya 3rd prize in ITB for best tourism TV campaigns. |
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| » | Our Response to the updated Travel Advisory by US department of State
Author: Agatha Juma
Date: 22 Mar 10
The recently updated travel warning posted by the USA has been a cause of concern amongst overseas and local tour operators and to potential clients. We wish to assure agents and potential tourists to Kenya that the specific areas affected by the restrictions in the travel warning are not within regular Safari circuits. |
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| » | Press briefing 3rd June 2009
Author: Agatha Juma
Date: 16 Jul 09
Tourism is a leading sector in achieving the goals of Kenya vision 2030 and aims to be among the 10 long haul tourist destinations in the world. Two specific goals for 2012 are to quadruple tourism’s GPD contribution to over 80 billion and raise the number of international visitors to 3 million. |
