VISION:
To become the premier platform for recognizing and promoting excellence in Kenya’s tourism industry, contributing to sustainable growth and positioning Kenya as a top global travel destination.
MISSION:
To celebrate and honor the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations in the tourism sector, while promoting best practices, innovation, and sustainable tourism development in Kenya.
Showcase your brand to a wide audience of tourism players, industry leaders and travel enthusiasts. Gain visibility through our entry and voting phases, Gala event, KTA Magazine, Annual Documentary, Travelogue and Badge Issuance events.
Also consider a 360° partnership with us by extending your partnership to Kenya Tourism Awards sister platform Kenya Tourism Awards Initiatives
Quality Service Delivery
This pillar honors individuals and organizations that consistently deliver exceptional experiences, raising Kenya’s profile as a premier tourist destination and setting new standards in service excellence.
People & Social
To celebrate efforts that create safe, inclusive workplaces, empower communities, preserve culture, and promote community-focused tourism, advancing inclusive and sustainable tourism practices.
Innovation & Creativity
This pillar honors efforts that drive innovation and originality in Kenya’s tourism sector through new ideas, solutions, or unique experiences, supporting programs that inspire industry-wide creativity.
Industry Collaboration
This pillar celebrates efforts that boost Kenya’s tourism growth through partnerships that enhance visitor experiences, promote sustainability, and position the country as a destination of choice
Environmental Sustainability
This pillar honors efforts to reduce tourism’s environmental impact, promote eco-friendly practices, and preserve Kenya’s unique natural heritage for future generations.
Promote Excellence:
Recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to the
tourism industry to inspire high standards of service, creativity and innovation.
Enhanced Visibility:
Showcase Kenya’s unique tourism assets and elevate
Kenya’s profile as a global travel destination to bolster local and international
tourism and investment.
Sustainable Tourism
Recognise and promote initiatives that support
environmentally and socially sustainable tourism.
Promote creativity and innovation:
Recognise and highlight creativity and
innovation in the tourism industry.
Public engagement:
Provide a platform for individuals, business and
institutions to tell their Kenyan story and foster a sense of ownership and pride in
Kenya as a destination of choice.
Industry Collaboration:
Recognise and highlight innovative industry
collaborations that improve visitor experiences and position Kenya as a
Winning a Kenya Tourism Award elevates your organization’s status within the industry, showcasing your commitment to excellence and earning trust from clients and peers.
Award winners gain significant media exposure through press releases, social media mentions, and event coverage, increasing your brand’s visibility to a broader audience.
Being recognized with an award distinguishes your business from competitors, making it easier to attract new clients and retain existing ones by showcasing your superior offerings.
Winning an award acknowledges the hard work and dedication of your team, boosting morale and fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among employees.
The awards ceremony and related events provide excellent opportunities to network with industry leaders, potential partners, and other key stakeholders.
Winning the Kenya Tourism Award will be a powerful marketing tool, featured in promotional materials, advertisements and on your website, enhancing your overall marketing strategy.
Recognition by the Kenya Tourism Award will increase your customer trust and loyalty, as clients are more likely to choose a business that is recognized for its excellence and quality service.
This award will attract investors who are more likely to invest in businesses that are recognized for their innovation, growth, and industry contribution.
Winning the Kenya Tourism Award encourages your business to continue innovating and improving, striving for even greater achievements and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
- KENYA TOURISM AWARDS reserves the right to cancel any entry without any intimation/information.
- If a participant wishes to withdraw its application from the awards, the participant should inform KENYA TOURISM AWARDS latest by 5 days post the last date for submission of application.
- Participants agrees that by submitting the application for awards, they are legally capable of entering and shall abide by the rules and regulations.
- Participants should understand that just by applying for these awards doesn’t entitle them to win any prize or other form of recognition.
- The decision given by the KENYA TOURISM AWARDS or the Jury shall be treated as final and all the participants shall abide by it at all the times.
- By applying in the award, the applicant agrees that in case of being selected as finalist for Kenya Tourism Awards, a company representative of appropriatee designation preferably not less than a Senior Management Official / Director will attend the award ceremony on the designated place and date.
- Participants are encouraged to enter the category that best reflects their core business. They can enter more than one category; however, a separate and complete nomination and submission must be submitted for each category.
- Achievements or activities judged for their entry must fall within the qualifying period.
- An entrant, such as a chain or franchise that has multiple products, must enter each product individually if they want each business to be able to promote the achievement of winning a tourism award.
- An entry cannot be moved into another category after the closing date for submissions.
- If at any time after submission of an entry the business being put forward goes into administration, voluntary receivership, liquidation or bankruptcy, the entrant accepts that the submission will no longer be eligible for an award.
ALLAN NDEKWE
CEO & Co-Founder
GEORGE MATOGO
Co-Founder
SHARON BETT
Head of Jury and Research
NAOMI NGATIA
Public Sector Liaison
VIVIAN MORAA
Public Relations Lead
BLAIR REZNICK
Creative Director
SHEILA KAIME
Event Management Lead
KELVIN NDASSYA
Operations Lead
COLLINS OYWAYA
Sustainability Lead
DEVOTAH BRIGHT
Social Enterprise
PAUL MWANGI GICHIA
Social Media Management & Digital Lead
BRIAN KIVUTI
Tech Lead
WILLY M. TUVA
Advisor
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Address
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