Kenya rallies Africa to create resilient tourism
NAIROBI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday called on African countries to diversify tourism products that are Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is rallying Africa to develop a resilient tourism sector, emphasizing innovation and investment to capitalize on the continent's strong recovery in global tourism. This initiative is being highlighted at the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi.
- Africa accounts for approximately 10 percent of global tourist arrivals but attracts less than 4 percent of investment in the sector.
- The Magical Kenya Travel Expo has attracted 6,500 delegates from 40 countries.
- Rebecca Miano, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, noted the integration of the expo with the Africa Tourism Investment Forum to channel capital into the sector.
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Africa Hosts Summits in Nairobi and Casablanca on Tourism, Climate, and Finance - October 2025
Several high-profile summits are being held across Africa to address continental issues. In Kenya, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will open the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens. At this expo, Kenya is rallying Africa to develop a resilient tourism sector through innovation and investment. Also in Nairobi, the Africa Climate Investment Summit (ACIS) will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, allowing innovators to seek partnership deals and funding. Meanwhile, Casablanca is set to host the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS 2025) from November 3–4. This summit will bring together over 1,200 public and private sector leaders to discuss strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty.
