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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 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

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife organized a workshop on “Tourism Sector Safety, Communication, Crisis Management, and Capacity Building.” The workshop was held on November 29, 2024, at the Majlis Resort in Lamu County during the Lamu Cultural Festival, which was held from  November 28 to December 2, Read More

NATIONAL TOURISM STRATEGY 2025-2030 VENUE: NAIVASHA, KENYA DATES: 7TH TO 10TH JANUARY 2025 Introduction Kenyatta University, participated in the Stakeholder Consultative Meeting on the Kenya National Tourism Strategy 2025-2030 in Naivasha, between 7th to 10th January 2025, through representation by Dr. Edgar Read More

“Innovative Learning, Professional Development of Staff, and Academic Excellence” Event in Spain – 18th to 23rd November 2024 The 3IS Project team is currently gathered at the University of Girona, Spain, for a week-long event running from November 18 to November 23, Read More

On November 6, 2024, the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre – Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), domiciled at Kenyatta University in Kenya, was presented with the prestigious Tourism Resilience Award during the Global Resilience Council Hall of Fame Awards at Plaisterers’ Hall Read More

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) is a specialized resource hub focused on conducting policy-relevant research aimed at enhancing the preparedness, management, and recovery of tourism destinations affected by disruptions and crises. These challenges, which increasingly threaten the tourism Read More

From 21st September to 30th October 2024, a delegation from Kenyatta University (KU), led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, conducted a strategic visit to Greece under the Erasmus+ programme. The visit aimed to expand KU’s academic partnerships, enhance research collaboration, and promote Read More

Dr Esther Kagure Munyiri, the Director GTRCMC-EA, KU, was among leaders feted by iChange Nations Global Organization for excellence in Action: dedicated and consistent deeds that continue to create transformation on numerous people’s lives. The Award recognises individuals and organisations throughout the Read More