TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS
"Promoting Quality & Resilient Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTEs) for a Sustainable Tourism Destination"
27th - 28th February, 2025
The Edge, Nairobi
Celebrating Tourism Excellence in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is a vibrant hub of diverse tourism experiences, offering everything from adventure sports to cultural, birding, and agro-tourism opportunities. The Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, through the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA), has conducted quality audits and capacity-building sessions in accommodation and catering establishments across Kenya. TRA has awarded various establishments with quality marks: Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
The upcoming. Joint awards ceremony will bring together tourism stakeholders from Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado celebrating with an exhibition, leadership conference and Awards Ceremony with a Food Safari showcasing the 9 different circuits of Kenya.
This event supports Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Vision 2030, and the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially regarding Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises (SMTEs).
Event Schedule
Join us for two days of inspiring discussions, exhibitions, and celebrations
Day 1
Exhibition for Tourism suppliers
Coordinator: Secretariat/Exhibitors
Arrival, registration, and networking
Coordinator: Secretariat
Prayer
Cultural Experience
Discussion on innovative solutions and priorities for youth in tourism and conservation
Coordinator: Permanent Secretary (PS), State Department for Tourism
Recap of the day’s events
Closing remarks by the host, Director General of the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA), a TRA board member, and the PS of the State Department of Tourism and Wildlife
Coordinator: Host/TRA Board
Lunch and live entertainment
Coordinator: SUSO and Muranga University
Day 2
Exhibition for Tourism suppliers
Coordinator: Secretariat/Exhibitors
Registration and networking
Featuring invited speakers and an open forum
Coordinator: Secretariat
Prayers
Welcome remarks
Tea/coffee service
Coordinator: Host/Director General of TRA
Key speakers discuss sustainable business solutions and pillars of sustainable business modules
Coordinator: Invited Guests
Award ceremony featuring speeches, Quality Mark Awards, and a vote of thanks
Followed by lunch and cultural entertainment
Coordinator: Director General, Chairman of TRA, Permanent Secretary, and Cabinet Secretary (CS)
Key Highlights of the Event:
Quality Hotel Products Exhibition
An exhibition dedicated to showcasing top-quality hotel products and services, providing a platform for suppliers to connect with potential partners and customers.
Cultural Showcase
A vibrant display of Kenyan culture, featuring traditional music, dance, and art, celebrating the rich heritage of the country and fostering cultural pride.
Leadership Forum for Young Entrepreneurs
A forum tailored for young entrepreneurs in tourism, encouraging leadership and innovation through discussions and mentorship from established industry leaders.
Awards Ceremony & Food Safari
A prestigious awards ceremony paired with a culinary experience, highlighting regional delicacies from Kenya's nine circuits and showcasing African cuisine.
Sustainable Tourism & Agro-tourism Solutions
A platform for hospitality suppliers and agro-tourism practitioners to present sustainable solutions, focusing on eco-friendly practices and responsible tourism.
Partnership Opportunities:
To host an event of such magnitude requires financial support to cover the logistics and make it a success and we are calling on stakeholders in the region and suppliers in the hospitality industry to come together and make this event possible. This will be the first tourism festival of its kind promoting domestic travel and we anticipate hosting subsequent events across all regions all feeding into the Utamaduni Festival Week 2025 which will be an annual event.
Partnering with us during the event ensures that you are reaching a targeted audience for your products and you have assurance that this is a market that has liquidity. Exhibitions will be in table format as well as tents to suit the needs of the exhibitor.
Exhibition Packages:
Standard Package
- 1 Oblong Table
- 1 Table Cloth
- 2 Chairs
- 2 Networking and Dinner Tickets
KSH 30,000 + VAT
Premium Package
- 10x10 Metre Tent
- Fabric Branding in Corporate Colours
- 10 Oblong Tables with Table Cloths
- 30 Chairs
- 10 Networking & Dinner Tickets
KSH 150,000 + VAT
Partnership Packages
- Exclusive rights of branding at the Awards Ceremony
- Exhibition grounds and Cultural Street Carnival flag-off ceremony
- 10x10 metres Exhibition Tent
- Recognition Plaque
- Branding at the event venue
- Presence at Press Conference
- 3x3 metres Exhibition Tent
- Exhibition opportunities
- Premium branding opportunities
- 3x3 metres Exhibition Tent
- Networking benefits
- Exhibition ground branding
- B2B networking opportunities
- B2B Table Exhibition Space
- Guided branding opportunities
- B2B Table Exhibition Space
- Recognition benefits