Tourism
Inspiring Tales from Kenya’s Women Tourism Entrepreneurs: Phoebe Maina’s Side Hustle to Full-Time Success with Steri Tours
Phoebe Maina, CEO of Steri Tours and Travels. Photo credit Phoebe Maina What began as a side hustle for Phoebe Maina in 2017 blossomed into a full-fledged company by 2020, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Phoebe Maina, now the CEO of Steri Tours and Travels, transformed her passion for travel and community development…
Empowering Sustainable Travel: Highlights from the 2024 Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit
Some delegates at the 2024 Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit. Photo Credit, STTA. As the world awakens to the importance of sustainable tourism, Judy Kepher-Gona saw a significant gap in the industry: the lack of a dedicated platform to discuss and promote sustainable tourism comprehensively. This realization led her to found the Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit…
Inspiring Tales from Kenya’s Women Tourism Entrepreneurs
Stellamaris Miriti founder Stejos Tours & Travel | Photo by Stellamaris Stellamaris Miriti, Founder Stejos Tours & Travel embarked on her journey into the tourism industry while still pursuing her software engineering degree in college. Her passion for travel led her to identify a gap in the industry – lack of travel opportunities tailored for…
Ngomeni’s Historic Shipwreck Enchants World Archaeological Experts
Ceasar and Filipe dive at Ngomeni | Photo by Caesar Bita History is replete with adventures and misadventures but one that is currently the subject of a major archaeological study is the mishap in the Vasco Da Gama fleet of the 16th Century along the Kenyan Coast. Vasco da Gama came to today’s Kenya in…
Underwater archaeology: A new frontier in harnessing blue economy
Photo Courtesy of Dr Caesar Bita, NMK As Kenya boasts of successfully exploiting its conventional cultural assets to fuel tourism growth, archaeologists are working round the clock to promote the Underwater Cultural Heritage (UHC) as the next frontier in harnessing the blue economy. It is a new product in the tourism industry that can empower communities…
Kenya’s Cruise Tourism Surges as more ships call
Luxurious MSC Poesia ship cruises into the Port of Mombasa in its maiden voyage to the Kenyan Coast| Photo courtesy KPA The Mombasa Port Cruise terminal continues to witness stellar performance receiving the fourth first caller vessel since the start of 202. This, according to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) points to increased connectivity of the…
Jumuiya Ya Kaunti za Pwani Unveils Groundbreaking TCH Blueprint 2030: Charting a Sustainable Course for Coastal Tourism and Cultural Heritage Development
The October 27, 2023 launch of Kenya’s Coastal Blueprint 2030, in collaboration with Portugal’s Camões, I.P., highlights a push for inclusive and sustainable tourism. Held at Forodhani restaurant in Mombasa, the event signals a collective effort to unlock the coastal region’s blue economy potential.
Shimoni Fish port: a boon for coast fishing community
President William Samoei Ruto oversaw the construction of the Shimoni Port, set to become the country’s first fish port. Funded by Kenya Ports Authority, this Ksh. 2.6 billion project aims to boost the Blue Economy by enhancing fish production and processing. The port’s facilities and infrastructure will support the entire fish value chain, driving economic growth and employment opportunities.
Kenya upbeat on tourism recovery as cruise liner call at Mombasa and Lamu ports
The cruise liner SH Diana’s docking at Mombasa Port and maiden call at Port of Lamu signal a positive turnaround in Kenya’s tourism industry post Covid-19. With confidence in Kenya as a tourist destination growing, more vessels are expected at Mombasa, and the Lamu port’s potential is emphasized. The visit also boosts Lamu’s tourism, showcasing cultural and heritage sites.
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