Several members of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) have been nominated for the 2025 edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) under the category Kenya’s Leading Travel Management Company. The nominees are: ATS Travel, Bunson Travel, Elite Travel Services, FCM Travel – Kenya, Palbina Travel, and Satguru Travel Kenya.
Their appearance on this list underscores the level of excellence that KATA continually advocates for within the travel sector — a standard rooted in professionalism, innovation, and consistency in service delivery. These companies have established themselves as leaders not just in Kenya, but in the broader regional and international travel landscape.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, are recognised globally for identifying and celebrating excellence across all sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. The awards draw participation from around the world, with nominees ranging from national tourism boards and airlines to luxury hotels and travel agencies. For many organisations, being shortlisted signals global credibility and recognition among peers and international travel audiences.
This year, the WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony is scheduled to take place in Bahrain on 9 December 2025, bringing together key players from across the global travel ecosystem. That several KATA member agencies have secured nominations in this globally visible space is not only a point of pride for the individual companies but a reflection of the value that KATA has placed over the years on raising standards and positioning Kenyan travel services competitively on the world stage.
At its core, KATA’s role is to build capacity, strengthen professional conduct, and advocate for the interests of its members. These nominations illustrate the outcomes of that work — members operating at a standard that earns them global recognition.
This moment affirms the strength of Kenya’s travel industry and reaffirms the Association’s commitment to championing excellence in service, ethics, and global competitiveness.
