Govt backs TouristTap to digitize tourism payments
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano described the platform as a “timely and transformative solution” aligned with efforts to modernize the sector. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenyan government has officially endorsed TouristTap, a new digital payment platform aimed at modernizing the tourism sector and improving revenue collection.
- The platform aims to address payment challenges across the entire tourism value chain, from accommodation to activities.
- Key figures involved include Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Craft Silicon Group CEO Kamal Budhabhatti.
- Developed by Craft Silicon in partnership with KCB Bank and Visa, TouristTap facilitates secure, cashless transactions, enhancing the visitor experience and supporting service providers.
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