The 16th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) is scheduled from October 6 to 8, 2026, at Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum in Nairobi, Kenya. This East African tourism trade fair connects local and international travel and tourism stakeholders. The event’s theme, “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Future of Tourism,” focuses on technology-driven changes in destination management, exploration, and booking.
Akwaaba African Travel Market Returns as Key Exhibitor
Akwaaba African Travel Market will participate again as a prominent exhibitor at MKTE 2026, following its inaugural presence in 2025. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Akwaaba promotes intra-African travel by linking African tour operators, hospitality providers,
aviation companies, and other tourism professionals. Over its 22 years of existence, Akwaaba has attended numerous international travel fairs including World Travel Market London, EMITT Istanbul, ITB Berlin, and South Africa Travel Indaba.
Akwaaba events attract more than 3,000 tourism professionals from over 20 African countries. The organization emphasizes connecting Africans to explore regional travel opportunities and foster collaboration among tourism industry stakeholders.
Recognition and Notable Attendees at Akwaaba Events
In 2022, Akwaaba received an award of excellence from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, the UN Tourism, and the Nigerian Ministry of Tourism. The market’s events have drawn high-profile attendees including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and
former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Dawda Jawara of The Gambia. Akwaaba also hosts annual events such as the Africa Travel 100 Awards, the African Medical Tourism Expo, and the West African Jollof Rice War.
