I urge tech savvy Kenyans to participate in the UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Challenge which aims to spark innovation in tourism with practical, high-impact AI applications across the tourism value chain. Use the link below. Deadline 25th April 2025.
May the best innovations win.
Magical Kenya.
My vision is clear, to transform the tourism sector into a model of sustainability, where tourism contributes to conservation while also ensuring that local communities thrive. https://t.co/pkDsmce6Ma
Wearing my Tourism and Wildlife “Hat” with great joy and enthusiam!!
Let us together, re-ignite the story of who we are and can be in the eyes of magical Kenya admirers.
Booking and Expedia spent nearly $13 billion combined in 2023 on marketing, up from $10 billion in 2019. It’s the largest expense for both companies.
But from there, some key differences emerge, according to the latest analysis from Skift Research.
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Guess where we are?
🌱We are excited to have kicked off the 2024 Community-Based Enterprises Workshop!
🌱Over the next two days, we’ll be diving deep into our theme: 'Building Stronger Communities through Sustainable Tourism'.
#CommunityEngagement
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When conducted effectively, Community-Based Tourism;
🪇 supports local economic development through diversification of employment
🪇 is financially viable
🪇 respects and encourages equitable participation of #localcommunity
🪇 ensures #biodiversity conservation
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Community-based tourism involves local communities actively participating in and benefiting from tourism activities in their area.
In Kitui and the Ikutha region, supported by the Kitui County Government, efforts are being made to develop #BestTourismVillage.
Sustainable tourism requires bold actions if industry is going to see bold results. What can you to take bold actions and create transformative change? Join @STTAKenya at #stas2024 for learnings of building resilient futures for tourism. Register at https://t.co/LJPR5qCMjn