In partnership with the County Government of Turkana and key regional stakeholders, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), has intensified efforts to enhance the overall visitor experience in Northern Kenya. Speaking ahead of this year’s celebrations to be unveiled by President William Ruto, the CEO of Kenya Tourism Board, Ms. June Chepkemei pointed out the immense tourism…
The hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), Transcorp Hotels Plc, has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Awele Vivien Elumelu, OFR as Chair of the Company, effective January 01, 2026. This was disclosed in a media statement dated 16 December 2025. Dr. Elumelu’s appointment follows the retirement of current Chair, Mr. Emmanuel N….
The appointment of a new Senior Manager: Visitor Safety & Protection Services for Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has been announced by South African National Parks (SANParks). The announcement of Mr. Heinrych Aylward was made today via a press release dated 15 December 2025. According to the release, this appointment follows extensive stakeholder engagements which…
South Africa’s famous Garden Route National Park has finalised its state of readiness for the 2025 festive season across the three sections – Wilderness, Tsitsikamma, and Knysna, ensuring strengthened visitor services, safety measures, and operational efficiency ahead of the busy holiday period. This was relayed via a press release dated 10 December 2025. The Wilderness…
Life is very unpredictable. We make plans, draw roadmaps, and set timelines for how we intend to achieve our goals. We dream, we strategize, we work hard — and then life just happens. Nothing ever truly prepares you for when life happens. I’m not sure there are enough books, podcasts, or sermons that can fully…
Namibia’s commitment to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and strengthening resilience across its dryland ecosystems was prominently showcased at the UNCCD CRIC23 in Panama City. During a high-level side event titled “Scaling Integrated Approaches for Drylands and Rangeland Resilience,” Kosmas Shilongo, National Project Coordinator for the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme (DSL-IP) Namibia Child Project,…
As I embarked on my journey from Nairobi to Amboseli, the urban landscape gave way to the serene beauty of the savannah, setting the tone for an adventure of a lifetime. Upon arriving at Kibo Safari Camp, I was warmly greeted by the staff with refreshing juice, a gesture that immediately made me feel at…
The much-anticipated Accra–Atlanta seasonal flight was officially launched today at Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International Airport, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s aviation and tourism strategy. The event, hosted by Delta Air Lines, drew stakeholders across the travel and tourism ecosystem, reaffirming Ghana’s growing reputation as a premier destination for international visitors. The Ghana…
I’ve been to East Africa, but surprisingly not to Kenya. So when my darling wife wanted a vacation, I told her, “Let’s go to Kenya.” Fortunately, she had also wanted to visit Kenya and that was it. We made the arrangement and set off. Kenya is a bit more developed than the picture that I…
CEPHAS: Prof., you have been in Zimbabwe so many times. You know our place, you know our products. You know what Zimbabwe has to offer. Now we have been here on a fam trip. I have seen what Uganda has to offer. What can you say about these two destinations, in terms of selling their…
