Kenya has been named Africa’s leading tourist destination, 2020 by the World Travel Awards (WTA). The announcement was made during the inaugural Africa Winners Day, with World Travel Awards.
Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, was named ‘Africa’s Leading Business Travel Destination’, and Kenyatta International Convention Centre (K.I.C.C) collected ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre’.
In hospitality, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club’s unique at Mount Kenya won the title of ‘Africa’s Leading Hotel’.
Aberdare Country Club, Kenya was voted ‘Africa’s Leading Green Hotel’ while Boabab beach resort & Spa won, Africa’s leading Family Resort
Kenya Airways picked up both ‘Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class’ and ‘Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’.
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Chairman Jimi Kariuki lauded the win as a big motivator to Kenya’s tourism industry which had suffered from the effects of Covid-19.
“This is a big encouragement to everybody in the tourism sector and shows that even as we go through this difficult time, Kenya still remains the top destination in Africa. We shall continue to improve our tourism products and to showcase our diverse offerings globally so that we remain ready for take-off once travel resumes fully.”
KTB CEO Dr. Radier on her part, welcomed the recognition saying that it would provide a big push for tourists towards the destination. “This win makes us immensely proud. It shows that our efforts in showcasing our diverse offerings through our various campaigns have borne fruits with people anticipating to come to Kenya once travel resumes fully.
