Kenya’s Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS), Dr. Alfred Mutua, says tourist arrival numbers for the entire East African region remain dismal and is calling for a radical shift in how the region is marketed. “In the heart of Africa, where wildlife roams free and landscapes enchant, we find ourselves facing a challenge, a challenge of […]
Kenya’s travel sector has experienced a remarkable recovery of up to 90% from the impacts of Covid-19, according to the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), demonstrating the industry’s resilience and the immense potential for growth ahead. This came up during a comprehensive familiarization meeting that the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism and Wildlife, Dr. […]
In a fruitful meeting with the Tourism Regulatory Authority today, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism and Wildlife, Dr. Alfred Mutua, recognized the need for a substantial overhaul of the current hotel classification methodology. “We need a more refined approach that goes beyond ticking checkboxes,” said CS Mutua. The consensus was clear, some hotels have […]