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Kenya's travel & tourism sector is projected to donate a record 1.2 trillion Ksh to the national economy in 2025, according to new data released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). This is up 24% at pre-pandemic levels in 2019, accounting for more than 7% of the country's GDP. The sector is also expected to support 1.7 million jobs, accounting for more than 8% of national employment, maintaining a key role in Kenya's economic situation. Domestic tourism is projected to reach below Ksh 560 billion, while international visitors spending is projected to reach Ksh 300 billion. This has…

Johannesburg – For decades, business class upgrades have been the holy grail of corporate travel and a visible symbol of corporate investment in employee comfort and productivity. However, growing evidence suggests that hotel upgrades may provide a better return on investment when it comes to overall travel. Herman Heunes, a corporate traveler GM, says businesses are increasingly aware that hotel choices are worthy of strategic attention, if not larger. Mathematics is persuasive. Business travelers spent 6-12 hours in premium airline seats, but spend 24-72 hours in a hotel environment during the several days of travel. However, upgrade decisions often prioritize…

New reports have found that 45% of UAE residents plan their entire holiday around sporting events. The study, conducted by Perspectus Global in March 2025 among 2,100 UAE respondents, found that individuals would take part in an average of 12 sports activities and would be participating in seven events as spectators next year. UAE Sports Travel Boom According to a survey commissioned by Hyatt, 45% of UAE residents are one of the joys of life to be attended at live sporting events, with 30% saying they travel thousands of miles to experience the event. Additionally, 27% say they pay premiums…

The villa revealed some of the most expensive things that I accidentally bought during my vacation abroad. A survey of 2,000 tourists revealed that the third person is a tourist and therefore believes they were charged more for the items during their holidays.One holiday maker unconsciously fired £30 with a glass of Rome's Coca-Cola, but another holiday was shocked to find a t-shirt he believed the cost of £10 actually returned £80.Other shocking costs reported by travelers included an astounding £48 in a single shot of whiskey. Another traveler paid £25 in a taxi in Amsterdam, but was dropped off…

When you soar on a dream holiday at 30,000 feet, the last thing you want to experience is all kinds of emergency. However, in most cases, these situations are out of our control. According to Del Wilden, a former flight attendant who worked with British Airways for 26 years, and major medical emergency onboard is rare, but they do. In fact, he only experienced two people throughout his entire career as a cabin crew. If this occurs, it must be followed by staff of lesser known protocols here. Wilden revealed.In the event of a medical emergency, former Purser (senior cabin…

Eurostar is set to launch two new train services from London to Europe. The new route will run from London to Geneva, Switzerland, and from London to Frankfurt, Germany. The Railway Group predicts that it will be ready to go into operation “in the early 2030s” along with new services from Amsterdam and Brussels to Geneva. If that goes on, four daily services run to Frankfurt, three move to Geneva. The Eurostar predicts the journey will take about five hours.The move will link two major European financial hubs with London. Eurostar CEO Gwendolyn Cazeneve said it marked “a new golden…

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025Ghana and Morocco have launched historic visa-free travel contracts, removing long-standing barriers between the two countries and paving the way for people, goods and ideas to ease the movement of people, goods and ideas. The contract immediately aims to strengthen trade by strengthening diplomatic relations, boosting tourism and allowing Ghanaian citizens to travel to Morocco without the need for traditional visas. The move reflects the two countries' commitment to foster deeper cooperation and promoting the African Union's broader goals of regional integration and free movement across the continent.Ghana and Morocco establish historic visa-free travel agreements to strengthen…

One of the world's countries considered to be the most friendly to tourists, sometimes the most beautiful beaches and thrilling for visitors. More and more hot spots are tired of overtourism, and places like Mallorca, Barcelona, ​​Venice and Lisbon have seen major protests from locals who are concerned about the high level of impact of visitors to their homeland. However, other places are more welcoming to tourists and there are plenty of options if you want to feel safe during your summer holidays.According to the famous tourist publication CN Traveler, one of the most friendly countries in the world that…

Air India and Air Mauritius have announced an expansion of existing codeshare agreements, increasing connectivity between the Indian subcontinent and the region of Africa.MD & CEO Air India, Campbell Wilson and Kishore Beguo's Air Mauritius Chairman and Chairman with Signing Extended Codeshare AgreementThe contract was officially made on the sidelines of the 81st IATA Annual Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi. The signing ceremony was attended by Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson, and Air Mauritius Chairman Kishore Beagoo.More routes spanning five marketsUnder the expanded partnership, both carriers place their respective specifier codes on a total of 17…

The red flag grew on seven beaches in Valencia in eastern Spain, and bans people from entering the water. The alert was issued after a mysterious material appeared in the sand.Guardia Civil's Environment Unit, Seprona, is investigating what the ingredients are and where they come from. Spotted white matter began to appear on the coastline several miles of Valencia's Safa area over the weekend. Currently, Red Flags grew up on the beaches of Guard Mardela Safer, Gandia, Pyle, Oliva, Miramur, Dimes and Bellegaard. During this time of year, many are popular hot spots with tourists in the UK.Photos posted by…