KENYA EMERGES AS THE WORLD'S LEADING SAFARI DESTINATION

The 2013 World Travel Awards Grand Finale took place at La Cigale Hotel in Doha Qatar Saturday 30th November. The Awards, are acknowledged across the globe and are aimed at recognizing companies, organisations and brands that go far beyond the normal to enhance in their products and services.

Mingle with the Flamingos of L.Nakuru

Kenya emerged among the best globally by being voted as the 'World's Leading Safari Destination.' This comes after Kenya dominated at the 20th World Travel Awards gala dinner ceremony that was hosted by Kenya Tourism Board at Safari Park mid October. More than ten awards in various categories in that gala went to Kenyan based industry players.

The WTA 2013 awards ceremony in Doha was graced by industry elites with H.E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad al-Than, the Chairperson, Qatar Museum Authority and Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz al-Thani as guests of honor. The event's host was Ece Vahapoglu (Turkish Broadcaster) with exclusive performances by Maya Diab, dance group Enana and Micah an electric violinist.

The 2013 Winners List Links
World Winners 2013
Travel Technology Winners 2013
Africa Winners 2013
Asia Winners 2013
Australasia Winners 2013
Caribbean Winners 2013
Central America Winners 2013
Europe Winners 2013
Indian Ocean Winners 2013
Middle East Winners 2013
North America Winners 2013
South America Winners 2013

Sources: ETN | World Travel Awards | Magical Kenya

INTERNATIONAL ECOTOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 24TH – 27TH, 2013

ESTC13: The international ecotourism and sustainable tourism conference will be held between September 24 and 27, this year. Already over 50 speakers have confirmed attendance and over 300 participants from 38 countries will be attending. The conference will address aspects of  ecotourism and global sustainable tourism.

 

While speaking about the conference in Nairobi, East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism secretary Phyllis Kandie noted that tourism is a major pillar in Kenya’s Vision 2030, and said the conference provided an opportunity to showcase diverse sustainable tourism products that constitute a vibrant Tourism sector.

On the eve of the conference, stakeholders in the Kenya Tourism Industry will be hosted for Kenya Night that’s seeks to celebrate historic Kenyan experience. The Night will also recognize and award organizations and Individuals that have demonstrated outstanding commitment towards promoting ecotourism and sustainable tourism best practices under the Eco-Warriors Awards. 

The Host destination is KENYA, Venue is Safari Park Hotel. Register here.

Source: Capital fm  video: ntv