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A survey of methods used by the Kenya tourist board in marketing adventure tourism in the Mount Kenya region
(2011-05-08)This study examined the methods used by the Kenya Tourist Board in marketing adventure tourism in the Mount Kenya region. The study used descriptive survey design in which data was collected using both open and close-ended ... -
International tourists perceptions of the Kenyan ethnic cuisine: a case of five star hotels in Nairobi
(2011-08-02)In the past two decades, tourism has emerged as one of the world's major industries, exceeding many manufacturing industries and other services in terms of sales, employment and foreign earnings. Many hospitality establishments ... -
Status of Kenya's domestic tourism destinations and factors influencing their choice among Nairobi residents
(2013-05-28)During the past few decades, tourism has emerged as one of the world's major industries, exceeding the importance of many manufacturing and other service industries, particularly in Kenya. As a result, tourism planning and ... -
Effects of Socio- Economic Trends on the Management of Employee Motivation in 3-5 Star Hotels in Nairobi
(2013-10-17)Although studies show that the reasons that drive people to work may depend on the individual, management can stilI determine whether employees get motivated or not. . This is possible even with the variation of human ... -
Homestay Tourist Accommodation as A Tool For Socio-Economic Wellbeing of Rural Communities in Kenya: A Case of Taita Taveta County
(Kenyatta University, 2015)The economic potential of tourism in less developed countries has been identified as an important contributing factor to global tourism growth. In most developing countries, tourism has been portrayed as a contributor to ... -
Determinants of Management Commitment to Application of Green Practices in Four and Five Star Hotels along Kenyan Coast
(2015)Kenya's Vision 2030 economic pillar recognizes the important role of natural resource-based sectors. The promotion of these has a direct link with the protection and enhancement of the environment and its resources. Kenya ... -
Travel Agencies Response to Internet Evolution in Nairobi County: An Analysis of Competitive Strategies
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Innovations in internet advances have brought diverse challenges and opportunities for the travel agency sector. This study analyzed the implications of internet advances and the competitive strategies adopted by travel ... -
The contribution of soapstone handicraft industry to community tourism in Tabaka, Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-12)Many countries in developing world have turned to tourism as a tool for sustainable development. Community participation is a crucial element to the success of tourism development. The level of success of tourism within ... -
Efficacy of Community Based Tourism Initiatives in Sustainable Tourism Development: A Case of Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in Kwale County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-09)Community based tourism is among the several alternatives to mass tourism that are considered to be more sustainable. The genesis and growth of Community Based Tourism Initiatives (CBTI) in the 1990s was based on their ... -
The efficacy of information and communication technology in creating competitive advantage in 3-5 star-rated hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(2017-09)Despite the many feasible benefits of ICT in the organizational competitiveness, the extent to which ICT has been applied to carve a niche in the hospitality industry still remains unclear. Various studies have demonstrated ... -
Tourism Revenue Sharing and Community Participation in Tourism and Conservation around Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)The study assessed Tourism Revenue Sharing (TRS) and its impact on community participation in conservation and tourism around Volcanoes national park in Rwanda. Further the study objectives were to analyze implementation ... -
Instructors’ perceived Facilitation Efficacy in Outdoor Adventure Programs in Kenya a Case of Kenya School of Adventure and Leadership
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Positive outcomes of outdoor adventure programs depend on the efficacy of the facilitation process. This study sought to assess outdoor instructors’ perceived facilitation efficacy in outdoor adventure programs in Kenya ... -
Potential of Selected Cultural Resources for Sustainable Tourism Development in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Kenya’s tourism and in particular cultural tourism plays a vital role both in rural areas as well as in urban areas in ensuring sustainability of resources in a number of ways that include socio-cultural, economic as well ... -
Housekeeping Service Quality and Guest Satisfaction in Selected Star Rated Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)The major contributors to guest patronage in a hospitality organization are the standards of cleanliness and quality of services offered. In Kenya, despite the knowledge, set rules and guidelines of housekeeping practice, ... -
Influence of Cultural Practices on Tourism Development in Baringo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-01)Baringo is a cultures-diverse county that hosts communities including the Pokot, Ilchamus, Tugen and other Kenyan communities. This makes the county a true definition of social and cultural diversity. Although Baringo is ... -
Role of Conventions in Influencing Tourism Performance in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)Research has shown that conventions are a high value-added industry. This can be argued that the outcome of money spent on convention facilities, convention tours, visitor stay and spending and promotion can be quantified ... -
Influence of Management of Contract Catering Services on Customer Satisfaction in Selected Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-02)The rapid growth and increase in contract catering services in Universities in Kenya, seeks to lower costs and respond to high level of competition. The main purpose of this study was to examine the influence of management ... -
Motivation Orientation of Participants in Extreme Sports in Kenya: A Case of the Mount Kenya Extreme Adventure Challenge
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Extreme sports have gained popularity and growth in participation as alternative sports from the dominant sports since 1970’s. Social related factors in diverse cultural orientations influence decisions to participate in ... -
Cluster-Based Critical Success Factors, Government Moderation and Destination Competitiveness of Conference Facilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)There has been progressive development of conference facilities that stimulate business to sectors such as transportation, entertainment, trade, accommodations, communications and also the Meeting, Incentives travels, ... -
Biodiversity Conservation Factors Influencing Wildlife Tourism at Oljogi Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Wildlife-based tourism generates significant cash that can be utilized to fund ecological efforts. The focus of this research was to look at the biodiversity conservation factors that influence wildlife tourism at Oljogi ...
