As the United Nations (UN) World Tourism Week approaches, the government has announced free entry into all parks as the globe marks the event. The commemoration will run from September 22 to September 29, 2024.
According to a cabinet brief, individuals will be able to enter all parks free of charge on September 28 and this year’s World Tourism Week theme is “Tourism and Peace.”
In a statement, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Rebecca Miano urged Kenyans to take advantage of the free entry saying, “In our bid to promote and encourage local tourism, a momentous opportunity is here! Mark the date.”
The UN World Tourism Day has been marked by countries around the globe on September 27 each year since 1980.
Kenya is known for its various tourist attractions, including popular game parks like the Maasai Mara. There is also the wild beast migration which is among the seven wonders of the world that mesmerizes people across the globe.
With sports tourism, Kenya has seen athletes from other countries train in the challenging Rift Valley terrain, while convention tourism has made the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) a popular destination for world meetings.
In the inaugural meeting of President William Ruto‘s reconstituted cabinet, it was also decided that “Kenya will host the Third African Forum on Cybercrime in November 2024 to enhance the nation’s meetings, conventions, and exhibits tourism.”
In a world where technology is engraved in various aspects of human life, cybercrimes have become a threat to all nations. The hacking of systems and spreading of misinformation are part of cybercrimes and Africa has a huge population of young people talented in technology matters.
According to Kenya’s National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee website, 2663 incidents of cybercrimes have been reported.
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The Secretary General of UN Tourism on World Tourism Week
In a message, as the world celebrates World Tourism Day, the Secretary General of UN Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili has celebrated the benefits of tourism even as conflicts persist in various parts of the world.
“The global tourism family is broad and diverse but what unites us is our shared humanity. Ours is the most human sector. Every journey leads to a connection. Tourism brings the world together and closer. Tourism builds trust and respect. It lays the foundation for cooperation,” Pololikashvili said.
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He called on countries around the world to adhere to international law stating, ” Let us recommit to multilateral respect for international law and values of the United Nations. Let us work together to make tourism a beacon of hope and ensure that when peace returns to areas of conflict, we are ready to help people rebuild and reconnect.”
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