Members of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) on 10 December participated in a familiarisation tour of Vipingo Model City and Baobab Golf, Vipingo, aimed at opening new revenue streams within Kenya’s growing coastal property market.
The curated site visit, organised by Vipingo Development PLC in partnership with KATA, brought together certified KATA member agents seeking to diversify their offerings beyond traditional travel services. The tour focused on opportunities in short-term accommodation, rental management and property sales within the integrated Vipingo development.
The engagement commenced at the Market & Beyond precinct with welcome remarks and presentations outlining Vipingo’s development vision, rental business model and long-term strategic outlook. Speakers highlighted how structured partnerships with travel agents can create sustainable income opportunities while responding to changing traveller preferences.
Agents were taken through key components of the Vipingo Special Economic Zone, gaining insight into infrastructure investments supporting the city’s growth. Highlights included the on-site desalination plant, reflecting the project’s sustainability focus, and Kingswood Park, which anchors lifestyle and recreational living within the development.
The familiarisation tour further showcased completed residential offerings at Palm Ridge and Awali estates, including finished apartments configured for Airbnb use, as well as fully furnished standalone homes, bungalows and maisonettes available for sale and rental.
A lifestyle tour of the Vipingo Ridge PGA Golf Course and associated leisure amenities, including pickleball and tennis facilities and the clubhouse, demonstrated how sports and recreation complement the Vipingo living experience.
The tour concluded with a networking lunch at Awali Estate, allowing KATA members and the development team to discuss collaboration opportunities and practical ways agents can integrate property and lifestyle products into their business portfolios.
The engagement underscores KATA’s continued efforts to support its members by creating access to new partnerships and diversified income streams, while strengthening collaboration between the travel and real estate sectors.
