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Speaker: Dimitri Syriss, Founder, BaoTree Dimitri Syriss’s keynote presentation emphasized the critical role that data plays in building trust and driving meaningful action in sustainability. He pointed out a growing disconnect between what organizations claim in terms of sustainability and the actual evidence to back it up, coining terms such as “greenwashing” and “green hashing”...

Panelists: Amb. Paul Mukumbya, Hon. Michael Mutua, Mr. Atti Pye Moderator: Ms. Christine Olanga The panel discussion centered on advancing destination competitiveness through strategic collaboration, with sustainability emerging as a central theme across all dimensions of tourism. Panelists emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to sustainable seafood sourcing, starting with leadership commitment and the...

Speaker: Atti Pye, Wakijani Consultants Atti Pyeโ€™s presentation offered an insightful overview of sustainability efforts in Kwale County, emphasizing the regionโ€™s heavy reliance on tourism, which accounts for approximately 70% of its income, and its rich biodiversity. He highlighted a growing interest in eco-certification across the coastal hospitality sector, noting that six out of thirteen...

Amb. Paul Mukumbya, Uganda Consulate in Mombasa Ambassador Paul Mukumbya of the Uganda Consulate in Mombasa emphasized a paradigm shift from traditional political diplomacy to economic and promotional diplomacy, with a strategic focus on tourism, trade, and investment. He underscored the growing importance of digital communication tools in driving this new approach. A key initiative...

Speaker: Hon. Michael Mutua, CECM, Department of Tourism, Trade, and Enterprise Development, County Government of Kwale Michael Mutua, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for the Department of Tourism, Trade, and Enterprise Development, County Government of Kwale, highlighted the countyโ€™s commitment to promoting sustainable tourism through a collaborative and community-centered approach. He noted that Kwale...

The 10th edition of the Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit (STAS) was held on 8โ€“9 May 2025 at the Diamonds Leisure and Golf Resort, Diani, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and youth from across the continent and beyond. Themed โ€œMaking Sense and Cents of Sustainability: Building Sustainable Brands,โ€ the Summit provided a...

After a long and eventful year, 2024 came to an end, and with its end came reflection on our goals, what we achieved and how to move forward. This annual report highlights our key achievements of 2024 in our quest for a more responsible and sustainable tourism and hospitality industry. To get the report, please...

STTA Launches First-Ever SME Climate Toolkit for the Tourism Industry Wednesday, 11 September 2024, Nairobi, Kenya Sustainable Travel and Tourism Africa, a leader in sustainable business solutions, today launched a Climate Action Plan Toolkit for MSMEs in tourism in Kenya. This groundbreaking toolkit is the first of its kind, specifically designed to empower small and medium-sized...