Kenya Airways partnered with the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) to host a strategic Chairman’s Breakfast Meeting at Hotel Sapphire, Mombasa, drawing an impressive turnout of travel agents, and aviation stakeholders from across the Coast region.
The meeting, hosted by KATA Coast Chairman Patrick Kamanga, reflected the growing strength of the Coast Chapter, which continues to attract new members and drive industry momentum in one of Kenya’s fastest-growing travel and tourism markets.
Kenya Airways was represented by Country Manager, Rehema Ibrahim, who led the airline’s delegation in a comprehensive business update and interactive engagement with members. Rehema highlighted KQ’s current market strategies, regional operations, and customer-focused initiatives, while underscoring the airline’s commitment to supporting the trade in the Coast.
“Our partnership with the travel trade is critical to our success,” Rehema noted. “The Coast is an important hub for both domestic and international travel, and we are committed to working closely with agents here to deliver growth and enhanced service to travelers.”
KATA CEO Nicanor Sabula (Left)
The session featured a dynamic Q&A segment and a panel discussion where members engaged directly with Kenya Airways’ team, raising key issues around distribution technology, flight operations, and opportunities for strengthening regional connectivity.
KATA CEO, Nicanor Sabula, commended the turnout and reaffirmed the association’s support to the Coast Chapter. “The growth of this chapter is a clear sign of the vibrancy and potential of the Coast travel market. KATA is committed to empowering our members here with platforms for dialogue, advocacy, and collaboration that advance the sector as a whole,” he said.
KATA Members engaging in Q&A session
KATA Coast Chairman Patrick Kamanga echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the role of such forums in deepening collaboration between agents and airlines. “These meetings enable us to not only share insights but also to build the trust and partnerships that are vital for long-term sustainability in our industry,” he stated.
KATA Coast Chairman Patrick Kamanga
The Mombasa Chairman’s Breakfast meeting reinforced the shared vision of KATA and Kenya Airways: to foster stronger partnerships, drive innovation, and support the sustainable growth of Kenya’s travel ecosystem, with the Coast region at the forefront of this expansion.