KWS Board Of Trustees Chairman And Director General Hold Meeting With The Community In Mbirikani-Amboseli To Address Human-Wildlife Conflict In Kajiado South Sub County Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Board of Trustees Chairman, Lieutenant General (Rtd)[…]
Reviving The Annual Lake Turkana Cultural Festival The Northern part of Kenya, particularly Marsabit County is known for its diversity in niche tourism products, notably adventure tourism, sports, and cultural tourism. It is for this[…]
Giraffe Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary The Giraffe Center in Kenya recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special event. The Giraffe Center is a beloved conservation center that is home to a number of endangered[…]
On 27th April 2023, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) capitalized on outdoor and nature-based tourism experiences in a bid to shore up tourism numbers from the growing Chinese market. This, according to KTB Chairperson Francis Gichaba[…]
The taxidermy of the last male Northern White Rhino (NWR) known to the world, named “Sudan” was Tuesday, March 28, 2023 officially received by the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Hon. Peninah Malonza[…]
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is rooting for strong partnerships with tourism trade partners and county governments as it seeks to boost tourism numbers in the country. Consequently, the marketing agency will next month convene a[…]
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service and other stakeholders will lead the country in celebrating World Wildlife Day on 3rd March 2023, at both the national level and[…]
Tourism Sector Performance Report. According to TRI’s Tourism Sector Performance Report 2022, the sector performance was impressive as compared to the year 2021. International visitor arrivals in the year 2022 closed at 1,483,752 which represents[…]
Kenya Receives Group Travellers From China Kenya’s efforts to attract tourists from China have received a major boost after China’s largest airline arrived in the country with the first batch of group travelers from China.[…]
Tourism plays an integral role in promoting peaceful coexistence among communities by fostering mutual understanding and respect between visitors and hosts. The sector also provides a platform for learning and dialogue among cultures, religions, businesses,[…]
Benefits Of Cruise Terminal To The Tourism Business In Kenya, Mombasa. The Kenyan coast has seen a significant boost in the tourism business thanks to the growth of the cruise industry. The picturesque beaches and[…]
KTB Appoints John Chirchir As Its Acting Chief Executive Officer. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage has appointed John Chirchir, HSC as its acting Chief Executive Officer.[…]
Communities Reap Big From The Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival Close to 500 communities in the environs of Amboseli national park have directly benefited from projects funded through the Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival launched[…]
Go Places Managing Director Nev Jiwani Wins The Women of Excellence in Tourism Awards 2022 At The Kenya Association Women In Tourism Gala Night. This year Kenya Association Of Women In Tourism Gala Night and[…]
Synergy Among African Countries Key In Boosting Travel In The Continent. Nairobi, Thursday 13th October 2022: Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Chairperson Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert has called on Africa’s tourism boards and stakeholders in public and private[…]
Welcome To MKTE 2022 At Bomas Of Kenya MKTE 2022 will take place at an exciting new venue that is the Bomas of Kenya! It is an iconic venue in Nairobi known for preserving Kenya’s[…]
Joanne Mwangi – Yelbert Appointed New KTB Chairperson Nairobi; Wednesday, 17th August 2022: President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Ms. Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert as Chairperson of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) for a three-year term via gazette notice[…]
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2022 To Be Held Physically In Nairobi Nairobi, Friday, 22nd July 2022: The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) is set for a physical return on 5th – 7th October[…]
Kenya Targets Group Travellers As It Hosts Ladies From Global Travel Community Tuesday, 19th July, 2022: Kenya’s tourism sector is targeting group travellers as a strategy to increase the share of the market and improve[…]
Sharing Moments Of The Kenya Association Of Hotelkeepers & Caterers Symposium (KAHC) The Go Places Team was privileged to have attended the Kenya Association Of Hotelkeepers & Caterers Symposium (KAHC) 3 days event on the[…]
Kenya Banks On The US Market In Push For International Tourism Recovery NAIROBI, DECEMBER 09, 2021: Kenya is banking on the North American Market to boost its international tourism numbers and hasten the sector’s recovery,[…]
Kenya Tourism Board & Kenya Deputy High Commissioner Hosts Agents & Press In London On November 9, the Kenya Tourism Board(KTB) and Kenya Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (U.K) Joakim K. Kamere, hosted[…]
Kenya Takes Part In The World Travel Market In London Nairobi, Tuesday, November 2, 2021: Kenya is among hundreds of destinations promoting its tourism products and experiences in this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) being[…]
Conservation Of Elephants In Kenya Receives Boost Amboseli, Saturday, 9th October 2021: The conservation of Elephants in Kenya has received a major boost after the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife announced that it had mobilised[…]
The Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival – 8th & 9th October 2021 The Kenya Wildlife Service’s (KWS) Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival (MKTNF), set to be held at Amboseli National Park on October 8th and[…]
Welcome To The Inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival Nairobi, Monday, 30th August 2021: The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is targeting to raise Ksh100 Million during the upcoming inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival.[…]
The Eurowings Discover maiden direct flights arrives at the Moi International Airport, Mombasa from Frankfurt, Germany New Leisure Airline Eurowings Discover Commences Direct Flights to Mombasa Mombasa, Sunday July 25th, 2021: The Kenyan coast is[…]
First Chartered Flight Arrival From Romania Direct To Mombasa Mombasa, Wednesday, 10th March 2021 The tourism sector has received a major boost with the arrival of the first chartered flight from Romania[…]
The year 2020 has been challenging for the tourism industry globally as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The global pandemic halted tourism activities for months with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicting a[…]
CAS Tourism and Wildlife Joseph Boinet (second left) Victor Shitaka KCTA chairman(left), DR Betty Radier KTB CEO (right) & Hasnain Noorani (KCWG) chairman during the Kenya Coast Brand Identity launch Mombasa, Friday, 30th October 2020: The[…]
Go Places™ Magazine Welcome to the 159th edition of the Go Places™ Magazine. We are excited to bring you current trends, information and events from within the East African region and around the globe. This[…]
