Nairobi has been named Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination at the 26th Annual World Travel Award (WTA).

Also winning was he Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), awarded Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference destination.

Expressing her happiness, KICC Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Nana Gecaga, who was in Mauritius to receive the accolades, said she is honoured and expressed her gratitude to everyone who voted for Kenyan brands in the various categories.

“We are honoured to receive these awards. The awards truly attest to the fact that Nairobi and KICC offer the best MICE experience in the region.”

“To win such a prestigious international award is a huge boost and motivation for the Tourism sector. This award goes out to all of us in the Meetings industry who work tirelessly to ensure that we are at the top of our game.”

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KICC beat various nominees in the category including Cairo Convention Centre in Egypt, Cape Town Convention Centre in South Africa, Durban Convention Centre in South Africa, Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, Palais Des Congress Marrakech in Morocco, and Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa.

This is the first time KICC has participated in the awards, and took the award from Durban who has held it for the last nine years.

Also, this is the second time Nairobi has been named Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination having taken the award in 2016. The city beat other top African destinations including Durban, Cape Town, and Kigali to win Africa’s Leading Business Travel Destination