The Kenyan economy over the last few years has had a digital transformation. In that many services are being provided digitally and new services are coming up every day. The companies that have been providing these online services have been doing so without being liable to paying for local taxes. Read more…
Government and public health organizations have been tasked with the challenge of changing behaviour — getting people to not only practice social distancing and shelter in place but do it for weeks and potentially months. While a lot of us are following recommendations so far, making sure everyone sticks with them Read more…
Uganda as one of Kenya’s leading source markets is currently ranked number one in Africa in terms of arrivals into Kenya. In 2019 Kenya received 215,894 visitors from Uganda. The key contributing factors for getting more Uganda visitors are: the open borders, Ugandans need only an ID/resident permit to travel to Kenya, Read more…
Almosafer, a major omni-channel travel brand in Saudi Arabia, has announced the general availability of its WhatsApp channel for travellers. Powered by global conversational solutions provider LivePerson, Almosafer’s launch on WhatsApp offers customers fast, simple and convenient access to end-to-end travel support via the popular messaging platform. Opening its WhatsApp Read more…
Google parent Alphabet 2019 revenues reached nearly $162 billion. Google advertising revenues accounted for $134.8 billion. While earnings beat analyst expectations, fourth quarter revenues were lower than expected: $46.07 billion vs. $46.94 billion expected. Alphabet announced that its Cloud business has a $10 billion run rate. Google, Facebook and Amazon Read more…
Timbu will invest $25,000 in 20 Kenyan travel startups and the funding will be exclusive to innovative startups solving real issues in the hospitality niche. Most of the focus will be on startups around the curated travel (one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry). Timbu, however, says there Read more…
Addressing tourism players and investors in Arusha this past week, Tanzania’s ambassador to China Mbelwa Kairuki said the country should meet Chinese tourists on their own turf, which is online. Mr Kairuki said the embassy is creating an online booking platform specifically for promoting Tanzania’s tourism services in China, which Read more…
Google has launched Shopping ads on Google Search to enhance consumers’ experience of online transactions. Google Shopping ads will make it easier and quicker for online shoppers to find and purchase products. Online shoppers will now be presented with a range of product alternatives, giving them the opportunity to make Read more…
In June this year Kenya defended its title as the leading tourist destination in Africa at the world travel awards held in Mauritius. Other awards included the best beach destination, prominent meeting and conference destination as well as having our very own Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) taking home the title Read more…
Tourism stakeholders at the south Coast have reported an 80 per cent increase in tourism in the area. The stakeholders attributed this to the lowering of accommodation rates for local tourists. Led by chairman Ali Nyoka, the stakeholders, including hoteliers, beach operators and tour guides, said hotels are receiving massive Read more…