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Kenya Is a Big Winner at the World Travel Awards

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Hosted at Sugar Beach Hotel in Mauritius, Kenya took home many awards at this year’s Africa edition of the World Travel Awards.

“The awards are a confirmation of Kenya’s unrivalled top position as a beach and safari destination.” commented Dr. Betty Radier, Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer. “We are honoured as a destination to receive these awards. The awards truly attest to the fact that Kenya offers an unrivalled beach and safari product experience that is second to none in Africa,” she added.

Dr. Radier noted that these awards are proof that Kenya’s travel and hospitality industry is definitely on the right track. She thanked the World Travel Awards for the recognition they have made of Kenya’s world-class tourism product.

Here’s a list of Kenya’s big wins this year.

  • Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2019 Kenya Airways
    Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2019 Kenya Airways
    Africa’s Leading Beach Destination 2019 Diani Beach, Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Business Travel Destination 2019 Nairobi, Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Destination 2019 Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Destination Management Company 2019 Destination Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Family Resort 2019 Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Green Hotel 2019 Aberdare Country Club, Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2019 Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara, Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2019 KICC, Nairobi, Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2019 Finch Hattons, Kenya
    Africa’s Leading Tourist Board 2019 Kenya Tourism Board
  • Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort 2019 – Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
    Kenya’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2019 – The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel
    Kenya’s Leading Business Hotel 2019 – Crowne Plaza Nairobi
    Kenya’s Leading Car Rental Company 2019 – Glory Car Hire
    Kenya’s Leading Conference Hotel 2019 – Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
    Kenya’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier 2019 – Fly540
    Kenya’s Leading Hotel 2019 – Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel
    Kenya’s Leading Hotel Residences 2019 – Palacina The Residence & The Suites
    Kenya’s Leading Hotel Suite 2019 – Presidential Suite @ Tribe Hotel
    Kenya’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator 2019 – Pollman’s Tours & Safaris
    Kenya’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2019 – Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
    Kenya’s Leading Resort 2019 – Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort
    Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand 2019 – Heritage Hotels
    Kenya’s Leading Safari Lodge 2019 – Sirikoi Lodge
    Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2019 – Angama Mara
    Kenya’s Leading Travel Agency 2019 – Bonfire Adventures
    Kenya’s Leading Travel Management Company 2019 – CWT Kenya

For the full list of winners, visit the World Travel Awards site here.

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Miriro Matema
the authorMiriro Matema
Born in Zimbabwe and living in South Africa, Miriro is a seasoned publishing editor and writer, having worked with leading brands in investment, business leadership and entrepreneurship. Passionate about Africa’s development, Miriro is also a dynamic marketing consultant with 10 years experience working with startups and large multinational corporations. With a heart for travel, Miriro spends her time discovering the nooks of crannies of Africa’s hidden gems, taking the roads less travelled, meeting the beautiful people that call Africa home while exploring their food and culture. Miriro is currently a writer with Byolife Travel and Gallivant Africa

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