The second edition of the Kenya Tourism Awards was held on 22nd June 2012 at the Carnivore grounds, the event was graced by Morocco National Tourism Federation President, Mr. Ali Ghannam and Tourism Assistant Minister, Ms Cecily Mbarire among other dignitaries.
The awards centered on the theme “Celebrate, Sustain and Diversify Tourism”
The following emerged winners at the event:
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AWARD CATEGORY |
WINNER |
|
Travel agency Award |
Express Travel Group Ltd |
|
Best Tourism Attraction |
Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi |
|
Domestic Tourism Award |
Judges declared no winner in this category as nominees scored below the minimum mark for the award. |
|
Air Operator of the Year Award |
Air Kenya Express |
|
Tour Operator of the Year
Medium Sized Tour Operator |
Exotic Golf Safaris |
|
Large Tour Operator |
Cheli & Peacock |
|
Support & Integration with Local Community Award |
Porini Safari Camp. Judges scored Porini Amboseli, Porini Mara & Porini Lion equally for the award. |
|
Best Entertainment Facility |
Carnivore Simba Saloon |
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Best Accommodation Facility Award-City Hotel |
Intercontinental Nairobi |
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Beach/Coast Hotel |
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa |
|
Inland Hotel -Medium Sized |
Tortilis Camp |
|
Large Lodge |
Sarova Mara Game Camp |
|
Newspaper Journalist |
Peter Muiruri |
|
Best Magazine |
Go Places- Leisure & Travel Guides EA |
|
Digital Media Award |
Eat Out Kenya |
|
Television Journalist |
Francis Mutegi & Steve Mwei |
|
Radio Journalist |
Judges declared no winner in this category as the nominees scored below the minimum mark for the award. |
Congratulations to all the winners!!!!!!