Nairobi — The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has partnered with Africa’s 100-meter document holder, Ferdinand Omanyala, head of the ITB Berlin expo.
In a press release, KTB asserted that Omanyala’s presence on the expo, which is slated for March Fifth-Seventh, 2024, in Berlin, Germany, will market Kenya within the world area.
“This collaboration goals to forge a powerful and optimistic affiliation between Kenya and its illustrious athletics tradition, broadly thought to be some of the formidable and fascinating in world athletics as we speak,” KTB said.
Welcoming the partnership, the sprinter expressed his dedication to selling Kenyan tourism, stating that this may function an ideal approach to give again to his nation.
“As a proud Kenyan and an athlete, I perceive the significance of giving again to my nation. By means of this partnership, I hope to not solely promote Kenya as a perfect journey vacation spot but additionally encourage others to discover the experiences our nation has to supply,” mentioned Omanyala.
KTB CEO John Chirchir said that the sprinter’s presence shall be pivotal in showcasing Kenya’s prowess on the worldwide tourism stage.
“Their achievements resonate with folks worldwide and function highly effective ambassadors for our nation. We’re delighted to associate with Omanyala and leverage his affect to additional elevate Kenya’s profile as a high journey vacation spot,” he said.
Along with his participation on the Kenyan stand, Omanyala may also be concerned in varied promotional actions and have the chance to share his private experiences, which can showcase Kenya’s numerous sights to a world viewers.