The 2026 entry fees

Entry fees vary by category and support the judging, technology, marketing and overall delivery of the Kenya Tourism Awards. One fee applies for each category entered.

Hospitality Supply Chain & Industry Partners

  • Kenya's Best Hospitality Bed, Mattress & Linen Supplier 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best ⁠Hospitality Industry Partner 2026 – Overall Excellence AwardKES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Hospitality Engineering & Maintenance Solutions Provider 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's ⁠Best Energy, Water & Sustainable Hospitality Solutions Provider 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Housekeeping, Laundry & Guest Amenities Supplier 2026KES 20,000
  • ⁠Kenya's Best Hospitality Technology & Digital Solutions Provider 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's ⁠Best Hospitality Security, Fire & Life Safety Solutions Provider 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's ⁠Best Commercial Refrigeration & Cold Chain Solutions Provider 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Commercial Kitchen Equipment & Engineering Company 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Hospitality Food & Beverage Supplier 2026KES 20,000

Facilities, Establishments & Organisations

  • Kenya's Best Boutique Luxury Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Wellness Resort 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Eco-Sustainable Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Luxury Villa 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Boutique Beach Resort 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Boutique City Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Luxury Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Beach Resort 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Conference Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Airport Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Hotel Group 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Serviced Apartments 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Restaurant 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Safari Lodge 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Halal Certified Restaurant 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Halal Certified Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Tented Safari Camp 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Golf Resort 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best City Golf Resort 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Family Hotel 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Conservation Organization 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Hospitality School of the Year 2026KES 20,000

Nightlife & Entertainment

  • Kenya's Best Night Club 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Live Music Venue 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Rooftop Bar & Lounge 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Beachfront Night Spot 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Cultural Night Experience 2026KES 20,000

Culinary & Gastronomy

  • Kenya's Best Fast-food Restaurant 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Seafood Restaurant 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Fine Dining Restaurant 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Farm-to-Table Experience 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Traditional Kenyan Cuisine Restaurant 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Wine & Whisky Lounge 2026KES 20,000

Transport & Mobility

  • Kenya's Best Plane Brokerage Company 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Golf Tour Operator 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Domestic Airline 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Plane Charter 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Tour and Travel Agency 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Inbound Tour Operator 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Outbound Tour Operator 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Luxury Tour Operator 2026KES 20,000
  • Kenya's Best Adventure Tour Operator 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Luxury Car Rental Company 2026KES 20,000

Industry Icons

  • Kenya's Best Executive Housekeeper 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager/Director 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Executive Chef 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Food and Beverage Manager 2026KES 5,000
  • Lifetime Achievement Award 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Tourism Personality of the Year 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Male Sports Tourism Personality 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Female Sports Tourism Personality 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Hotel General Manager of the Year 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Young Tourism Leader 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Wildlife Conservation Champion 2026KES 5,000

Film & Media in Tourism

  • Kenya's Best Travel Documentary 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Travel Photographer 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Tourism Influencer 2026KES 5,000
  • Kenya's Best Travel Journalist 2026KES 5,000

Travel Destinations

  • Kenya's Best County to Visit 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Emerging Tourism Destination 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Cultural Tourism Destination 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Safari Destination 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Camping Destination 2026KES 15,000
  • Kenya's Best Marine & Island Destination 2026KES 15,000
  • An entry fee is required for each category entered.
  • Fees are non-refundable once an entry is submitted and acknowledged.
  • Payment does not guarantee nomination, shortlisting or a win.
  • All entries are assessed through an independent, merit-based process.