“Kenya tourism well developed has so much potential that even if we were to find oil in Kenya, tourism income would still be many times bigger than any oil income,” says Beatrice Mangure, Embu senate hopeful, who is working hard not only toward the developed of Embu County but to also expand the tourism industry through the economic platform for 2012 – 2017 advanced by Kenyans abroad. “Working on the economic platform advanced by Kenyans abroad in the sector of tourism I will target to lead, in the senate, to 5 million annual international tourists by 2017.”
If any one State in the U.S. could be the guiding light of Vision 2030, Florida would be that State. Florida like Kenya has warm weather and miles of beaches. Florida tourism is however a 60 million tourists business every year, Kenya tourism is barely 1 million visitors. Florida receives $57 billion just from tourism sector, Kenya Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from all sectors is about $58 billion.
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“Welcome to Kenya, a land of surprising diverse scenery - from the snows of Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare Rainforests, the world famous National Parks and Game Reserves, the semi-deserts of Northern Kenya and to the beautiful beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Welcome to our world, a world of adventure, and experience the very best of the African Continent,” Louise Ngugi Sauer continues to build Kenya Tourism through their company Star Travel and Tour that operates in U.S and in Kenya and in so doing develop the Vision 2030. Star Travel and Tour has some the most amazing tours tailored. Kenyans who love adventure fun and would like to join us with friends as they vacaton in Kenya should explore the tour plans offered and seat back and enjoy a vacation as experts plan the rest. ...
His Excellency Elkanah Odembo, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the U.S.A and based in Washington D.C closed the event of Kenya Diaspora Conference by picking the raffle ticket that gave one lucky lady, one great prize. The event that drew more than 500 Kenyans from different parts of the U.S and from Kenya was one of the most successful conferences to be planned. The organization and delivery of the conference was lauded by the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Planning National Development and Vision 2030 with the words, “Ambassador did well to delay 2012 so we can keep busy doing productive things,” in reference to the fact that the conference had mostly development oriented goals discussions rather than political office aspirants discussions. ...
“Simple positive statements can go a long way to changing Kenya,” is a view articulated by many. In New York City and other cities, especially during the marathon, you will find Kenyans like Mercy promoting Kenya and urging people to visit the beautiful land of Kenya. Peter Kenneth, who is considering running for president, vision of having the Diaspora play the role of branding and promoting Kenya when abroad, is being welcome as something that could increase tourism. Imagine what a small additional tourist budget could do for promoters like Mercy who passionately love Kenya. “There would be thousands of smiles pasted on faces of people who would talk about Kenya not just as a country of great marathon runners but also as a country one should visit and the story of Kenya told in so many ways by those contracted,” says a promoter who looks forward to attending one of the conferences for Peter Kenneth. ...
Did you know that lions can climb trees? You only need to tour to Kenya and you will find amazing wildlife and learn many facts about the wildlife found in Kenya reservations that include: ...
