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Top News in Kenya – Fall/Winter 2012

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Kenya Tourism Board Shines
at the 2012 World Travel Awards

This year, the Kenya Tourism Board won the prestigious 2012 Leading Tourism Board Award at the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and are considered the “Oscars of the tourism industry.” Kenya surpassed South Africa, which has held the top spot for the past four years. The Kenya Tourism Board has worked diligently to implement an impressive product diversification strategy, adopt new promotion and marketing strategies, increase its advertising campaigns, as well as partner with major tour operators worldwide. The hard work has finally paid off with a win, showcasing Kenya as a leading global tourism destination and the great results that the Kenya Tourism Board has earned.

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Kenya Expo
Kenya’s annual Magical Kenya Expo took place on September 28 – 30, 2012. The Expo offered travel trade representatives from around the world the opportunity to meet with Kenyan product operators and to learn more about the destination. During the Expo, a consumer show was also part of the Exposition where local Kenyans were able to learn more about travel opportunities within their own country. This year’s annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo surpassed previous years’ visitor numbers, with several exhibitors expressing their overwhelming satisfaction with the level of interest from the public. Over 150 travel agents and travel media from around the world participated in the Expo at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Conference Center, offering an excellent platform for participants to meet with trade and consumers.

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Lamu Cultural Festival:
November 15 – 18, 2012

Preparations for this years Lamu Cultural festival are in top gear with the tourism sector expecting participation from both local and international tourists following improved security in the region.
Lamu Old Town has a unique heritage with more than 700 years of continuous settlement. Its rich heritage and traditions, have earned the Island a place in the coveted UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

According to the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Managing director Muriithi Ndegwa the event “has been attracting hundreds of both local and international tourists. The four day festival will be enhanced by traditional dances, displays of handicrafts and unique competitions on water and land. Visitors will also be treated to Swahili poetry, donkey races, dhow races and henna painting before being the audience in a Swahili bridal ceremony. Musical performances will also be conducted by locals”.

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Fly to Kenya with Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has recently become the first carrier in Africa to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircrafts advanced technology includes large windows to provide a stronger connection to the outside world, increased on-board humidity and cabin pressure closer to what it feels like on the ground, as well as a 20% reduction in fuel costs. All of these features are guaranteed to make your travel more comfortable and relaxing. The 787 will be flying in domestic routes first: to Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe before it flies to other international destinations.

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Opening in November: Mara Toto Camp
This November, Great Plains Conservation Co. is pleased to announce their new safari camp opening, Mara Toto Camp, just a few miles downstream from Mara Plains Camp. Comprised of four custom-designed tents with flowing canvas and canopied ceilings, Mara Toto Camp is the perfect blend of comfort, intimacy, and adventure. Guests can take advantage of several on-site activities including, 4×4 game drives, visits to local villages and schools, as well as hot-air balloon rides. The camp is fully inclusive of all activities, meals and beverages.

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Kenya a Top Destination
for Multi-generational Travel 
If you want every generation to be amazed, few journeys and experiences can impact people of any age like the visuals of an East African safari. The itineraries can vary widely, but many trips begin in Nairobi, Kenya, and include seeing both the giraffes and tribes around the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Kenya’s neighbor to the south, Tanzania, is another destination not to be missed, with such natural wonders as Ngorongora Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Serengeti National Park. The Ngorongora Crater, a result of a collapsed volcanic eruption, is now home to lions, elephants, hyenas, gazelles, and zebras. Serengeti National Park is the yearly site of the wildebeest and zebra migration, an awe-inspiring sight no matter what the traveler’s age.

Contact Us
Barbara Finn, Account Director
Kenya Tourist Board
Tel: 416-935-1896 Ext. 231
Toll free 1-888-297-9472
Email: [email protected]
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