This archive report was first published on 23 October 2021.
On October 21, 2021, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was once again recognized as Africa's leading meetings and conference venue, a title it has held for the third consecutive year. Nairobi was also named the continent's top business travel destination.
The recognition was announced by the World Travel Awards (WTA) during the unveiling of Africa and Indian Ocean 2021 winners.
WTA is a renowned organization that recognizes and awards excellence in travel, tourism, meetings, incentives travel, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) and business events.
KICC's Chief Executive, Nana Gecaga, expressed her gratitude to the government, KICC board and staff, and Kenyans for their continued support and efforts in ensuring the facility won the two awards for the third year running.
'We are humbled to get such great recognition three years in a row,' she said in a statement.
The awards will spearhead Kenya's marketing campaigns, positioning the country as a preferred destination for business events.
Ms Gecaga also announced that KICC will be hosting the next Africa and Indian Ocean Gala ceremony in 2022, which will be a platform for MICE and business events stakeholders to partner with KICC and showcase everything Kenya has to offer in the sector.
The CEO emphasized that KICC is streamlining conferencing to ensure visiting delegates have an all-round experience, and is working with stakeholders to come up with attractive conference packages that will allow delegates to experience the whole of Kenya.
