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STASSTAS25STAS25 Recaps – How to Attract Conscious Travellers and the Global Black Diaspora

July 29, 20250

Speaker: Valencia Dantzler, CEO, Limitless Living The presentation by Valencia Dantzler focused on effective digital branding strategies aimed at attracting conscious travelers and the global Black diaspora to African destinations. She identified YouTube as the primary research platform for this demographic, alongside others like Essence Magazine, podcasts, and various social media platforms that influence travel...

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STASSTAS25STAS25 Recaps – From Guesswork to Game Changer – How Data Builds Trust in Sustainable Tourism

July 26, 20250

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”...

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STASSTAS25STAS25 Recaps – Collaborating for Destination Competitiveness

July 25, 20250

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...

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STASSTAS25STAS25 Recaps – Destination Diani Forum: Discover Sustainable Kwale

July 24, 20250

Speaker: Atti Pye, Wakijani Consultants Atti Pye’s presentation offered an insightful overview of sustainability efforts in Kwale County, emphasizing the region’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...

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STASSTAS25STAS25 Recaps – Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Tourism Competitiveness

July 23, 20250

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...

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STASSTAS25STAS25 Recaps – County Government of Kwale: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Development

July 22, 20250

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 county’s commitment to promoting sustainable tourism through a collaborative and community-centered approach. He noted that Kwale...

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ReportSTASSTAS25Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit 2025 (STAS25) Report

July 16, 20250

The 10th edition of the Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit (STAS) was held on 8–9 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 “Making Sense and Cents of Sustainability: Building Sustainable Brands,” the Summit provided a...

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