How tech disruption is shaping business in the tourism sector

Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano makes remarks during the at an event held on March 6, 2025 at Serena Hotel.

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Kenya’s tourism sector is undergoing one of its most major transformations in decades as technology disruption comes in to reshape how services are delivered, marketed, and consumed.

Industry players say innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI)-driven booking platforms, virtual reality tours, ride-hailing integrations like Uber Safari, and cashless payment solutions are the core infrastructure driving the growth, efficiency, and competitiveness in the sector.

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