Ecotourism Kenya

🚨Ecotourism Kenya Members' Sensitization Webinar Alert! 🚨 💧Join us for an insightful session on Sustainable Wastewater Management! ♻️Discover innovative strategies for efficient #wastewater handling that benefit both the #environment and the #tourism industry. Let's dive into practical solutions that align with our shared commitment to #Sustainability. Webinar Facilitator: Everlyn Wanjiru, Client & Project Success Coordinator at Bioliff Water Technologies 📅 Date: 17 Nov 2024 ⏰ Time: 11 AM 📍 Where: Online via Zoom 🔗https://lnkd.in/dqCGraUV #ecotourismkenya

🧳What kind of #traveler are you❓ Take a look at these travel personas to see where you fit! a) The Responsible Traveler or The Easygoing Traveler 🌱Do you look for eco-friendly stays and low-impact #travel, or go with the flow and prioritize #Convenience over carbon footprints? b) The Luxurious Traveler or The Budget Traveler 💎Is your #comfort level all about boutique hotels and first-class seats, or are you a savvy budgeter who knows the best travel hacks? c) The Thrill Seeker or The Laid-Back Traveler 🧗Are you drawn to high-energy activities like skydiving and ziplining, or do you prefer serene moments and cosy #exploration? d) The Experience Chaser or The Slow Traveler 🏞️Is your journey about meaningful #local interactions and rich experiences, or do you prefer to take things slow and savour the places you visit?

Ecotourism Kenya's 3rd Quarter Newsletter 🎋It's been a busy quarter! From initiatives to program highlights, the third-quarter newsletter is packed with insights, and updates on our commitment to #responsibletourism. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dnEjZ494  #ecotourismkenya

Join Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)'s online volunteer program 📲The GLF Social Media Ambassadors program unites diverse voices to shape the #narrative on sustainable landscapes by creating impactful #content and engaging global audiences. With training and connections to leading organizations, these young #volunteers receive the skills and mentorship to use their voices for a more sustainable future. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gKYhjTUM Applications Deadline: 30 Nov 2024 #opportunity

🎉 Relive the excitement! 🌍The recently held 2024 Ecowarrior Awards Gala was an unforgettable celebration of excellence and innovation in sustainable tourism, with the theme, 'Realizing Sustainable Development Goals through Sustainable Tourism.' ✨From inspiring speeches to momentous award presentations, we gathered to honor those making notable contributions to the #GlobalGoals through #sustainabletourism practices. Thank you to everyone who joined us. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dPtQRr23 Stay tuned for more! #ecowarrior2024 #SDGs Kenya Tourism Board Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association Tourism Fund Kenya Association of Tour Operators Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers & Caterers Shukran Tourism Promotion Fund One Planet network - 10YFP UN Environment Programme UNDP

Forest Challenge 2024 🌱The event is designed to rally support and participation from government, private sector institutions, civil societies, communities and individuals to collaboratively and innovatively contribute towards forest restoration activities in key Kenyan water catchment areas. This is done creatively through a set of engaging and fun physical challenges. 🗓30th November 2024 📍Kereita Forest 🌱You can participate; 1. Physically, with different participation packages (team of four, student, spectator) 2. Donation; you can support in cash or in-kind 3. Sponsorship, with different sponsorship packages 🌱Brought to you by The East African Wild Life Society, Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO) and Kenya Forest Service. See more details: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dJErDgwH #opportunity

🌍 The Thrill of Recognition: Reflections on the Ecowarriors Award There is always a thrill and excitement that comes with winning an award—whether it’s your child completing their first grade, finishing first in a race, or winning a prize at the mall, that burst of energy is undeniable, even if fleeting. One award that has held a meaningful place in my life for nearly seven years is the #EcowarriorsAward. It is an annual recognition for tourism industry players excelling in sustainable practices in Kenya, judged by a panel that values genuine action. It’s not about saying what you are doing but truly doing what you say. As the Chair of Ecotourism Kenya, I have come to feel the week leading up to the gala as both exhilarating and daunting. Hosting means dressing up and playing the part: welcoming dignitaries, smiling and shaking hands with each winner. While I can sometimes dread the formality, by the end of the night, it always feels worth it. Just two weeks ago, at the 17th #EcowarriorsAward in Nairobi, I was reminded once again of why this event is so important. Why the Ecowarriors Award Matters In an era of rapid #climate change, our industry has a role to play in raising awareness and safeguarding our planet. This year, our theme embraced the full breadth of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). Beyond the usual focus on SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), it underscored the broad-reaching impact of tourism on sustainable development. Each award recipient exemplifies a commitment to conserving natural resources, protecting biodiversity, building climate resilience, and minimizing environmental impact. Their work sets a standard, demonstrating that environmental stewardship and commercial success not only can coexist but can also reinforce one another. Beyond recognition, the Ecowarriors Award is a call to action, reminding each industry player to ask, “How can we contribute to a sustainable future?” In honoring our Ecowarriors, we aim to inspire change toward an industry where responsible tourism is no longer exceptional but rather the standard. Here’s to championing an industry-wide movement toward sustainability, one Ecowarrior at a time. 🌱 #SustainableTourism #EcowarriorsAward #ClimateAction #ResponsibleTourism #SDGs Ecotourism Kenya UN Tourism https://lnkd.in/dk3PpfVs

🤓Gain insights from Ecotourism Kenya's Chairman, Mr. Richard Ndiga in the latest article- What's in an Award? 🌍He shares a compelling perspective on how the #ecowarriorawards initiative uplifts #sustainabletourism, #ClimateAction, #localeconomies and #BiodiversityConservation champions. ✨Discover how these awards honour commitment, foster innovation, and inspire a collective push toward a more #sustainable future. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dk3PpfVs

Did you know? 💧Sustainable #wastewater management in #tourism is essential to preserving natural resources and protecting the destinations we love. ♻️By treating and reusing wastewater responsibly, tourism facilities can #conserve water, reduce #pollution, and support healthier ecosystems. 🍃For hotels, lodges, and tour operators, it’s about more than just conservation—it’s about creating a cleaner future and showing commitment to #responsibletourism. 💧From using eco-friendly cleaning products to investing in treatment systems, #sustainable wastewater practices are vital to protecting our planet and communities!

Are you an accommodation facility looking to make a difference in the #tourism industry? 🌟Become Ecorated! 🍀The Ecorating Certification by Ecotourism Kenya is more than just a badge—it's a commitment to #responsibletourism, environmental care, and supporting local communities, made simple, structured and executable. Suitable for accommodation facilities in different settings. By joining, your facility can: ✔️ Stand out to eco-conscious travelers ✔️ Reduce operating costs through #sustainable practices ✔️ Be part of a growing network of responsible tourism leaders 🌿Let's grow your #sustainability impact! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gaJYvxAV #ecorating #ecotourismkenya