KECOBAT was launched in August 2003 as a membership umbrella organization representing the interest of Community Based Tourism enterprises in Kenya.
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Indigenous Peoples are guardians of cultural heritage, stewards of vital ecosystems & crucial contributors to our shared future.
Yet across the globe, they face disproportionate threats.
Their individual & collective rights must be respected.
On #IndigenousDay, and every day.
How community-led tourism can strengthen culture and local economies in India weforum.org/stories/economic… via @wef
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Turkana County can borrow the community-based tourism (CBT) concept that allows local indigenous communities to host tourists in their villages whilst interacting with their way of life — customs, traditional dances, food etc at a fee.
This travel experience is what has built the economies of Karamoja (Uganda) and South Omo region in Ethiopia.
Kenya expands 2pc tourism levy to Airbnb, Booking.com rentals businessdailyafrica.com/bd/e…
Kenya Among Africa’s Tourism Powerhouses as Wildlife and Nature Travel Lead the Post-COVID Recovery in 2025 katakenya.org/kenya-among-af…
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I urge tech savvy Kenyans to participate in the UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Challenge which aims to spark innovation in tourism with practical, high-impact AI applications across the tourism value chain. Use the link below. Deadline 25th April 2025.
May the best innovations win.
Magical Kenya.
Great news! The UN Tourism Artificial Intelligence Challenge deadline has been extended. 🌐
💡You now have more time to submit your innovative AI solutions and shape the future of tourism.
📅 New deadline: April 25
🔗 unwto.org/challenges/artific…
Don’t miss this opportunity!
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My vision is clear, to transform the tourism sector into a model of sustainability, where tourism contributes to conservation while also ensuring that local communities thrive. the-star.co.ke/news/2024-12-…
Homestay Holidays in Gabon Made Easy eturbonews.com/homestay-holi… via @eturbonews
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Wearing my Tourism and Wildlife “Hat” with great joy and enthusiam!!
Let us together, re-ignite the story of who we are and can be in the eyes of magical Kenya admirers.
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🌍#sustainabletourism strengthens #community resilience by promoting practices that preserve #culturalheritage, protect #naturalresources and support the #localeconomy.
#CommunityEmpowerment
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Booking and Expedia spent nearly $13 billion combined in 2023 on marketing, up from $10 billion in 2019. It’s the largest expense for both companies.
But from there, some key differences emerge, according to the latest analysis from Skift Research.
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Guess where we are?
🌱We are excited to have kicked off the 2024 Community-Based Enterprises Workshop!
🌱Over the next two days, we’ll be diving deep into our theme: 'Building Stronger Communities through Sustainable Tourism'.
#CommunityEngagement
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KECOBAT retweeted
When conducted effectively, Community-Based Tourism;
🪇 supports local economic development through diversification of employment
🪇 is financially viable
🪇 respects and encourages equitable participation of #localcommunity
🪇 ensures #biodiversity conservation
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KECOBAT retweeted
Community-based tourism involves local communities actively participating in and benefiting from tourism activities in their area.
In Kitui and the Ikutha region, supported by the Kitui County Government, efforts are being made to develop #BestTourismVillage.
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pd.co.ke/business/kenyas-tou…’s tourism industry nears pre-pandemic high