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Share,
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Tourism
Sector Set to Regain its Lost Glory |
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World
Tourism and Travel Council Announces 2008
Winners |
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Locate
a VISA ATM machine Near You |
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Spotlight
on EL's Webpage Adoption |
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Check
Maps on Kenya |
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| Welcome
to our 16th issue of ELNEWS.
We are delighted, as always, to bring you updates
from the travel, tours and hospitality industry. As
usual, we will also give you updates on what is new
at Enchanted Landscapes. Have a good read and do tell
us what you think about this e-newsletter. For those
who contributed, thank you and we hope to see even
more contributions in our May issue which is just
around the corner. |
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Sample
Our New ATTRACTIONS
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out some of our new attractions: |
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Arabuko
Sokoke Forest
One of the rarest forests in the world with
a unique combination of wildlife - most on the
verge of extinction. Travel back in time and
perhaps, for the first time, see a very special
group of animals now almost dying away. |
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Kipepeo
Project
A wonderful example of how mankind, with a bit
of creativity, can help preserve a rare ecosystem.
See the beautiful collection of butterflies
and learn a lot about nature. |
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Lake
Turkana
The crocodile infested Lake Turkana
has the triple honour of being Kenya's largest
lake, the world's largest desert lake and the
world's largest alkaline lake. |
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Uhuru
Gardens
A constant reminder of the journey Kenya has
travelled as a nation to be where she is today
- a true depiction of freedom and a great place
to take your family for a fun picnic day. |
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SHARE,
ENGAGE, DISCUSS
on Anything Kenyan
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In
our efforts to improve the interactivity of our website,
we have launched yet another new discussion forum
alongside our GuestBook
system where people with common interests can register
and immediately begin to share their opinions, experiences
and a host of other content on Kenya.
Be a part of this initiative especially now with the
on-going post-election violence threatening to dent
our tourism image that we have worked so hard to build
and give a positive report based on your own uplifting
experiences. Click here: http://www.enchanted-landscapes.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl |
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Tourism
Sector Set to REGAIN its
Lost Glory
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 Kenyans
travelling around the country in the first quarter
of the year helped cushion the tourism sector from
collapse. Latest
statistics show that the domestic tourism segment
of the industry grew its occupancy by 45% - the best
performance compared to all other segments of the
sector.
Figures released by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB)
show that domestic tourism earned the sector up to
Kshs. 3.65 billion of the total Kshs. 8.08 billion
earned during the period under review. KTB managing
director, Ongong’a Achieng’, says domestic
tourism has continued to record good performance as
people become more aware of taking holidays in the
country. He also noted that the media campaigns by
various players in the sector have also borne fruit
seen in the higher bed occupancy. Total bed occupancy
in the night increased by 67% from 30% during the
same period last year.
Meanwhile, three of Kenya's
leading business lobbies bringing together foreign
investors will join forces in a dramatic gesture of
support in a US$ 200 million (Kshs. 12.3 billion)
campaign to reclaim losses in the tourism sector due
to negative press and low tourist arrivals.
The British Business Association of Kenya (BBAK),
East African Association and the American Chamber
of Commerce of Kenya (ACCK) will hold a joint meeting
in the world famous Maasai Mara game reserve and stage
a publicity photograph showing business leaders alongside
the slogan "Kenya is open for Business".
Speaking during the launch, BBAK chairman, Mr Stephen
Mills said that it was high time Kenya received some
positive media coverage after the tragedies of the
past two months.
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World
Travel and Tourism Council Announces 2008
WINNERS
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 The
World Travel & Tourism Council announced the winners
for the 2008 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. These 4
organisations showcased the world's leading examples
in sustainable tourism development among a pool of
150 exceptional applications from over 40 countries.
The awards were given as follows:
| Destination Award |
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Blackstone Valley,
USA |
| Conservation
Award |
Ecotourism Australia |
| Investor in People
Award |
RARE / La Ruta
Moskitia, Honduras |
| Global Business
Tourism Award |
Six Senses Resorts
& Spas, Thailand & Global |
The Serena Hotels and
Lodges, Kenya, was among the 8 finalists selected
for the coveted awards and competed for the Gloal
Business Tourism Award. For more details visit the
Tourism
for Tomorrow website.
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Locate
a VISA ATM Machine Near
You
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 You
can now use our ATM Locator to quickly locate VISA
ATM machines near you. All you need to do is visit
our banking page and click the VISA image link. Check
this link: Banking
in Kenya |
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Spotlight
on EL's Webpage ADOPTION
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At
Enchanted Landscapes® you can become
a sponsor by adopting a page in our website. During
the sponsorship period, you can run advertisements
of your products and services for as many times as
you wish. Check this link for details: EPartner® |
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Check
MAPS on Kenya
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We
have a variety of guide maps on different travel locations
in Kenya. Below are a few of the one we have. click
on the thumbnails to view larger versions. |
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the way you do business today by letting us handle
your on-line advertising needs and let us together
market this nation as a one-stop tourist holiday destination.
Get
in touch with our customer care team today on sales@enchanted-landscapes.com
or e-mail info@enchanted-landscapes.com
for further details.
You can also phone in at 020
2050 494, 0723-730429, 0735-298544
for a more personalised service. Make that difference
in the way you market TODAY.
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