Official Entry Fee Schedule
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
10 categories- Best Housekeeping, Laundry & Guest Amenities Supplier of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Hospitality Bed, Mattress & Linen Supplier of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Commercial Kitchen Equipment & Engineering Company of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Commercial Refrigeration & Cold Chain Solutions Provider of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Hospitality Security, Fire & Life Safety Solutions Provider of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Hospitality Technology & Digital Solutions Provider of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Hospitality Industry Partner of the Year – Overall Excellence AwardKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Energy, Water & Sustainable Hospitality Solutions Provider of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Hospitality Engineering & Maintenance Solutions Provider of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Hospitality Food & Beverage Supplier of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
Facilities, Establishments & Organisations
17 categories- Best Eco-Sustainable Hotel of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Luxury HotelKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Beach ResortKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Conference HotelKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Airport HotelKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Hotel GroupKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Serviced ApartmentsKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best RestaurantKES 15,000 Enter ›
- Best Safari LodgeKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Halal Certified RestaurantKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Halal Certified HotelKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Tented Safari CampKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Golf ResortKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best City Golf ResortKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Family HotelKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Conservation OrganizationKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Hospitality School of the YearKES 20,000 Enter ›
Nightlife & Entertainment
5 categoriesCulinary & Gastronomy
4 categoriesTransport & Mobility
9 categories- Best Golf Tour OperatorKES 15,000 Enter ›
- Best Domestic AirlineKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Plane CharterKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Tour and Travel AgencyKES 15,000 Enter ›
- Best Inbound Tour OperatorKES 15,000 Enter ›
- Best Outbound Tour OperatorKES 15,000 Enter ›
- Best Luxury Tour OperatorKES 20,000 Enter ›
- Best Adventure Tour OperatorKES 15,000 Enter ›
- Best Luxury Car Rental CompanyKES 20,000 Enter ›
Industry Icons
11 categories- Food and Beverage Manager of the YearKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager/Director of the YearKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Executive Housekeeper of the YearKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Executive Chef of the YearKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Lifetime Achievement AwardKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Tourism Personality of the YearKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Best Male Sports Tourism PersonalityKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Best Female Sports Tourism PersonalityKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Hotel General Manager of the YearKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Young Tourism Leader AwardKES 5,000 Enter ›
- Wildlife Conservation ChampionKES 5,000 Enter ›
Film & Media in Tourism
4 categoriesTravel Destinations
6 categoriesImportant information
- 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.