Kenya’s tourism revenue crossed USD 1.55 billion during the year 2018, which is 31.26 per cent more than that of 2017 amounts. Najib Balala, cabinet secretary in the ministry of tourism and wildlife, said international visitor arrivals also increased by 37 per cent, counting around 2.02 million in 2018. “Kenya’s tourism performance for the year […]
Tag Archives: Mombasa
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Dec
Dec
Qatar Airways has launched direct flights to Mombasa city. The flights will be operated with an Airbus A320, with 12 business class and 120 economy class seats, with a flight time of just over six hours. The inaugural flight, which features 12 Business Class seats and 120 seats in Economy Class and 150 visitors on board, […]
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Nov
Nov
The Kenyan government to review a charter incentives program to incorporate low-cost carriers and scheduled flights to boost inbound tourism. Joe Okudo, permanent secretary at the tourism ministry, said the number of charters has risen from one charter (Condor Airlines) to 10 now, boosting tourism business in the region, which has been affected by negative […]
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Oct
Oct
The Port City of Mombasa on Tuesday witnessed the unveiling of a luxury double-decker bus for sightseeing at the historical Elephant Tusks. The inauguration comes at a time when Mombasa is preparing to host the Global Skal Congress, a meeting for tourism executives from all over the world at Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention […]