The Governor of Kisumu County Professor Anyang Nyong’o has revealed that the county will be hosting this year’s Kenya Tourism Week and United Nations World Tourism Day.
Nyong’o in a statement made recently expressed his excitement ahead of the prestigious event slated for September 23-27 and guided by the theme “Tourism and Peace.”
He revealed that the event is marked to celebrate tourism’s role in fostering social, political, cultural and economic development.
“I’m excited to announce that Kisumu County has won the bid to host this year’s Kenya Tourism Week and United Nations World Tourism Day,” he said.
He asserted that the event will feature peace caravans, environmental conservation, capacity-building, marathon races, charity walks, football matches, beach events, and cultural festivals, networking gala dinners, exhibitions, youth-focused programme and award ceremonies recognizing achievements.
“Let’s spread the word and ensure Kisumu shines as a beacon of tourism, culture, and peace,” he added.
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife invited 47 county governments to submit bids and Kisumu emerged victorious.
This comes barely a week after the lakeside city successfully hosted the fifth edition of the World Blacks and Africans Festival of Arts and Culture 2024.
The city became a vibrant hub of culture and celebration as people from different countries got an opportunity to trade, network and exchange culture and values.
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The event celebrated the continent’s uniqueness and identity while promoting intra-Africa trade.
Kisumu will take centre stage as it showcases its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes and tourist attractions.
United Nations World Tourism Day is commemorated every 27th day of September each year since 1980 with a purpose of fostering awareness among international community on the importance of tourism on its social, cultural, political and economic value.
The date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in 1970, paving the way for the establishment of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) five years later.
The yearly celebration seeks to address global challenges outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to highlight the contribution the tourism industry makes in reaching the sustainable development goals.
UNWTO has identified investments as one of the key priorities for tourism’s recovery and future growth and development.
By Fredrick Odiero
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