Lillian Gaitho’s midweek topic is the signing earlier today of Jovago.com and Kenatco to provide travelers with a seamless connnection from the airport to their hotel, if, that is, the hotel’s own limo service does not pick up or drop off clients – something savvy travelers know they can book on line too.
Jovago has signed a partnership with national taxi service company, KENATCO TAXIS LIMITED that will see both companies collaborate to bolster convenience for anyone travelling in Kenya. This agreement comes a few weeks after the company launched customized packages with local air carrier, Safari Link, with the same objective of creating convenience, speed and effectiveness in the online tourism sector in the country.
Commenting on the partnership, Cyrus Onyiego, the newly appointed Country Manager for Jovago-Kenya cited that ‘capitalizing on a seamless customer experience is key to building both a loyal customer base, as well as advancing excellent referrals. This agreement is anchored in our mutual need to promote both local and foreign travel in Kenya, and goes a long way in ascertaining that anyone who books with Jovago has access to a tried and tested, secure mode of transport‘.
The partnership in part advocates for value-added service to respective customers while raising brand awareness of both parties and their products.
Kennedy Anam, the Business Development Manager for KENATCO noted that, providing a seamless taxi transfer from the airport to a hotel and within the town where these tourists visit is key for both industries. Security, professionalism, and years of experience make Kenatco Taxis limited the ultimate partner for this venture. KENATCO Taxis Limited currently operates in all major cities in Kenya that include Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu with an increasing and diverse fleet of vehicles, therefore catering to unique travel needs and preferences.
According to the World Economic Forum, Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2015, Kenya ranks 5th in the region and 78th out of 141 countries on the world wide scale. Improving business environment is stated as one of the factors that will help the country in improving its global positioning.
