Kenyan institutions in World Travel Awards Nominees

Several Kenyan institutions were named in the nominee’s list of the 19^th World Travel Awards, voted by leading travel agents worldwide.

The World Travel Awards (WTA) considered the “Oscars of the travel industry” will host its first ceremony in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. WTA’s Africa and Indian Ocean Ceremony2012 will take place on 26^th September, with key tourism players in the region scheduled to attend.

The event will be co-hosted alongside the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), a 2-day conference that will showcase the hospitality investment potential of the region.

Here are some of the Kenyan nominees:

National carrier Kenya Airways – Africa’s Leading Airline, Africa’s Leading Airline Business Class, Africa’s Leading Airline Economy Class

Port of Mombasa – Africa’s Leading Port

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Africa’s Leading Airport

Tamarind Village – Africa’s Leading Apartment Hotel

Diani Beach – Africa’s Leading Beach Destination

Peponi Hotel Lamu Island – Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel

Almanara Diani Beach Resort – Africa’s Leading Beach Resort

Mombasa City – Africa’s Leading Destination

Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge – Africa’s Leading Green Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel – Africa’s Leading Green Hotel

Fairmont The Norfolk – Africa’s Leading Hotel

Fly540 – Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline

Alfajiri Villa Resort – Africa’s Leading Luxury Resort, Africa’s Leading Luxury Villa

Abercrombie & Kent – Africa’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator

Kenya – Africa’s Leading Marketing Campaign

Kenyatta International Conference Centre – Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre

Eco-Tourism Kenya and Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps – Africa’s Leading Responsible Tourism Company

Finch Hattons – Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge

Bunson Travel Kenya – Africa’s Leading Travel Management Company

About World Travel Awards (WTA)

Founded in 1993, WTA acknowledges and honors excellence in the global travel and tourism industry. In its 19^th successive year, WTA is considered a highly prestigious achievement a travel product can receive.   

For more visit http://www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees2012-3