Dr Albert Kariuki, Director of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), participated in the Council of Governors (CoG) Development Partners Engagement Meeting on Strengthening County Wildlife Conservation, Management and Sustainable Tourism Development, held at Delta House, Nairobi. Read More
Dr Albert Kariuki, Director of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), participated in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) 2026 Investors and Stakeholders Round Table held at Trademark Hotel, Nairobi. The round table brought together Read More
The 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo was successfully held from 15–18 February 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi. The conference was followed by a high-level visit to Kenyatta University. The conference was hosted by the Ministry Read More
The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA) participated in the 5th International Staff Week under the Erasmus+ KA171 programme, held at the University of Crete in Greece from 25 to 29 May 2026. The event was hosted Read More
The Centre together with the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Hosted was honored to host the CEO of *Placement International*, Mr Thomas Riveyran, during a strategic visit to Kenyatta University and other top institutions offering Hospitality and Tourism programs from 23rd–27th February 2026. Notably, Read More
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul K Wainaina represented by Prof. Paul Okemo, DVC Adminstration and Finance in an courtesy visit meeting with Prof. Gerasimos Prodromitis, Vice Rector for Adminstration Affairs at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences during a visit to Athens, Read More
The 3is Project, Impactful, Inclusive, Integrated Higher Education in Eastern Africa (2024–2025) has successfully concluded in Gondar, Ethiopia, with a transformative workshop held on 6–7 November 2025. Supported by Erasmus+, the project united 22 partners from Europe and Eastern Africa, including the Read More
The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) has received the “Most Supportive Brand Award” at the Africa Tourism Awards 2025 (The Balearica Awards), held at the Hilton London Canary Wharf on November 2, 2025. This prestigious recognition celebrates the Centre’s Read More
The Impactful, Inclusive, Integrated Higher Education in Eastern Africa (3is) Project, supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, has successfully concluded, marking a major milestone in transforming higher education across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Over the course of 2024–2025, the Read More
The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC–EA), hosted at Kenyatta University, joined Zuri Events and other leaders as a key partner at the Africa MICE Summit 2025, held from *9th–11th September 2025* at the Kenyatta International Convention Read More
GLOBAL TOURISM RESILIENCE AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT CENTRE – EASTERN AFRICA (GTRCMC- EA) – KENYATTA UNIVERSITY Strategic Tourism Product Innovation Concept Note (https://explore-kenya-kuniversity.hub.arcgis.com/) Upscaling “Tour Kenya: Search, Explore and Discover Project” through Ground-truthing and Market Integration Background Since 2020, the Global Tourism Resilience Read More
Theme Theme 3: BARRIERS TO WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT Title of study Gendered Impacts of Kenya Government Policy Response to Covid-19 Pandemic. Brief introduction of Study (1 paragraph The Coronavirus global crisis affected every aspect of people’s livelihoods, jobs, incomes, and social life. Read More
PRESS RELEASE Inspiring Talent, Driving Change: MEA Future Leaders Challenge 2025 Builds Bridges Between Talent and Industry Pictured: (Left) The 2025 Middle East and Africa (MEA) Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) finals in Dubai. (Right) The Winners and Jury from the MEA FLC Read More
Future Leaders Challenge East Africa 2025 28–29 April 2025 | Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya Theme: Towards a Sustainable Human Capital Strategy for Hospitality and Tourism in East Africa Patron: Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Introduction The inaugural Read More
PUNTLAND, SOMALIA – The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC–EA) is championing resilience, academic innovation, and transformative narratives in one of the world’s most misunderstood destinations. As a key partner in implementing the revolutionary Erasmus+-funded project Impactful, Read More
The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), hosted at Kenyatta University, has announced a strategic partnership with Tamkeen for Sustainable Tourism Development (TASUD), chaired by Dr. Suzy Hatough-Bouran, and the University of Jordan (UJ), the country’s largest and first Read More
Following the successful East Africa Future Leaders Challenge hosted in Nairobi—which brought together 15 universities and colleges from across the region—the University of Dar es Salaam has committed to expanding its collaboration with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC–EA), hosted Read More
Since 2019, the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), Kenyatta University, together with our esteemed partners, has been driven by one vision: to open up even the most remote regions of Eastern Africa to the world. From Read More
Director GTRCMC-EA joined the Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary for Tourism alongside other industry leaders in an early morning engagement, on 8th July 2025, with the Kenya Association of Hotel & Caterers and hospitality leaders to advance bold solutions for propelling Kenya’s Read More
*Weaving a Future for Tourism in Puntland, Somalia: Real, Peaceful, and Unseen* The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC–EA) is proud to spotlight Puntland, Somalia—a land of peace, promise, and untold beauty. As part of the groundbreaking Read More
On 6th May 2025, the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA) hosted a high-level strategic meeting at Kenyatta University between the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and KUTV. The session aimed to explore collaborative opportunities to enhance the Read More
*Future Leaders Challenge East Africa 2025 | #FLCEA25* Strathmore University, Nairobi | 28–29 April 2025 Theme: Towards a Sustainable Human Capital Strategy for Hospitality and Tourism in East Africa Future Leaders Challenge East Africa 2025 was a powerful convergence of youth innovation and Read More
*A Night to Remember at KICC!* More than 140 young changemakers, joined by academic, policy, and industry leaders, gathered on *Sunday, April 27, 2025* , for an unforgettable East Africa Future Leaders Challenge Dinner — a celebration of learning, exploration, and fun! Read More
Flagging Off Kenya’s Delegation to Dubai for FLC 2025 Finals. The Inaugural East Africa Edition to follow on 28 and 29 April 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya – 23rd April 2025 – The Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) is proud to announce Read More
On 19th March 2025, Director, GTRCMC-EA, presented African Cuisine – the Case of Kenya at a special engagement with students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, College of Business and Management, University of Technology, Jamaica. This insightful session, spearheaded by Read More
*Running for Education, Conservation & Hope!* The *25th edition* of the Lewa Safari Marathon is officially launched! I’m honored to be part of the launch at Safaricom House on 12th March 2025, championing this iconic race that drives *conservation, community impact, and unforgettable* Read More
Kenyatta University, Nairobi – March 6, 2025 Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, who also serves as Chairperson of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), officially launched seven Strategic Human Capital Initiatives for Read More
6th March 2025 Kenyatta University has taken a monumental step in shaping the future of Eastern Africa’s workforce! Hon. Rebecca Miano, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, and Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre-Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), officially Read More
We are honored to be recognized as one of the leading public sector institutions utilizing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to drive efficiency, transparency, and improved service delivery. Our nomination among the Top 3 for the Collaborative Digital Public Sector Initiative Award Read More
The Kenyan delegation, led by PS Hon. John Ololtuaa, wrapped up a successful visit to Negril, Jamaica, with a high-level meeting hosted by Hon. Edmund Bartlett, the Minister for Tourism, Jamaica and key tourism leaders among them, the Permanent Secretary and Executive Read More
Eastern Africa joined world tourism leaders at the 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo, held from February 17–19, 2025, at the Princess Grand Jamaica Resort, Hanover. This significant event, designated by the United Nations, marks Jamaica’s third consecutive year hosting Read More
Panel 5, moderated by Dr. Gavin Daley, was a stimulating discussion on how digital technologies are reshaping tourism in developing countries, with insights from Ms. Tenisha Brown-Williams, Mr. Casey Davy, Ms. Mureen James, Dr. Esther Munyiri, Mr. Juergen Steinmetz, and Ms. Simone Read More
On 5th February 2025, we marked a key milestone in shaping the future of *human capital in East Africa* ! GTRCMC-EA hosted Ms. *Agnes Mucuha, Country Manager East Africa* at International Air Transport Association (IATA), and *Mr. Junaid Rahman, Manager – Industry Read More
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Enhancing Tourism through ICT & Geospatial Innovation! On 28th January 2025, the Director and Researchers from GTRCMC-EA hosted fourteen Directors, Economists, Planners, ICT experts, and officers from the State Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife for a consultative meeting on Read More
Press Release The Middle East and Africa (MEA) Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) 2025 THE FINALS Venue: Dubai Dubai, UAE – January 25, 2025 Kenyan Students and Educators Shine at MEA Future Leaders Challenge 2025 Finals in Dubai Kenya’s delegation to the prestigious Read More
🎉 *Exciting News from Dubai!* 🌍 The 3rd Edition of the Middle East and Africa Future Leaders Challenge is underway (21-25 January 2025), uniting top talent to tackle future challenges in hospitality and tourism. A special moment for East Africa: Dr. Esther Read More
*Flagging Off Kenya’s Delegation to Dubai for FLC 2025 Finals!* Kenya is ready to shine at the *MEA Future Leaders Challenge (FLC) 2025* Finals in Dubai! The delegation, featuring 12 top students and 8 dedicated educators from *GTRCMC-EA (Kenyatta University), Strathmore University, Read More
Exciting News! The Global Tourism Research Centre for Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA) was proudly represented by our Director and senior researchers at the National Tourism Strategy Development Inaugural Meeting, that took place from 6th to 10th January 2025 in Naivasha. Organized by the Read More
