On the morning of May 31, 2025, the Kenya Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT) invites you to our Monthly Networking Breakfast, a unique opportunity to meet, collaborate, and build lasting relationships with professionals across Kenya’s vibrant tourism sector. This highly anticipated event is not just about food and socializing—it’s about forging meaningful industry connections that can shape the future of travel and hospitality in Kenya and beyond.

A Platform for Professional Growth

The Monthly Networking Breakfast is designed with one main goal in mind: to bring together like-minded individuals passionate about tourism, conservation, culture, and hospitality. Whether you’re a tour operator, hotelier, travel consultant, conservationist, academic, government official, or entrepreneur, this is your space to share ideas, celebrate achievements, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Held monthly, the breakfast sessions have become a cornerstone in the calendar of many tourism professionals. The relaxed, welcoming atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for open conversations, idea exchange, and meaningful partnerships. Each month’s gathering also features a short keynote or panel session on timely topics in tourism, ensuring that attendees not only leave inspired, but informed.

Who Should Attend?

The Monthly Networking Breakfast is open to all professionals in the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, regardless of gender or career level. We especially encourage:

• Women leaders and aspiring professionals in tourism

• Business owners and start-up founders in travel and hospitality

• Tour guides, travel agents, and tour company operators

• Hotel managers and lodging professionals

• Wildlife conservationists and community tourism advocates

• Marketing and PR experts in tourism

• Government and private sector representatives in tourism planning and policy

• Students and researchers interested in tourism and sustainability

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, the breakfast offers something valuable—knowledge, visibility, collaboration, and access to a strong and supportive community.

Why Networking Matters in Tourism

Tourism is a people-first industry. Success is driven by relationships—between tour operators and hoteliers, between guides and travelers, between communities and conservation agencies. The Monthly Networking Breakfast nurtures these relationships in a casual, non-hierarchical setting.

Here are just a few benefits of attending:

• Inspiration – Hear from guest speakers and fellow participants who are doing innovative, impactful work in tourism.

• Opportunity – Discover new ventures, partnerships, and contracts. Some of the most successful business relationships in Kenya’s tourism industry began over breakfast at this very event.

• Support – Connect with others who understand your challenges and can offer guidance, mentorship, or collaboration.

• Visibility – Introduce yourself, your business, or your initiative to a community that is both influential and supportive.

• Knowledge Sharing – Stay updated on the latest trends, policies, and challenges in tourism, both locally and internationally.

What to Expect

Each Monthly Networking Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM and typically runs until 10:30 AM. The format blends informal networking with structured segments to ensure you make the most out of your time. Here’s a typical flow:

• 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Arrival, registration, and coffee

• 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM: Breakfast served and open networking

• 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Guest speaker or panel session

• 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Q&A, reflections, and announcements

• 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Closing remarks and final networking

Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards, flyers, or any promotional material they’d like to share. However, the emphasis is on authentic conversation—this is not a hard-sell space, but one of mutual respect and shared enthusiasm for the travel industry.

Past Highlights

Over the past few years, the Monthly Networking Breakfast has hosted some of Kenya’s leading figures in tourism. Past speakers and attendees include directors of top tour companies, CEOs of eco-lodges, county tourism officials, university professors, and grassroots conservationists.

Notable topics have included:

• Women leadership in sustainable tourism

• Community-based tourism: challenges and opportunities

• Digital marketing strategies for tour operators

• Post-COVID tourism recovery plans

• Inclusive travel: making Kenyan tourism accessible to all

Many participants have reported forging partnerships, receiving job offers, or forming collaborative initiatives as a result of contacts made at this breakfast.

Why KAWT?

The Kenya Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the inclusion, advancement, and recognition of women in Kenya’s tourism sector. By organizing the Monthly Networking Breakfast, KAWT continues to live out its mission of empowering women, promoting professional development, and fostering a supportive community for all tourism stakeholders.

Through this initiative, KAWT aims to:

• Create space for dialogue and collaboration

• Spotlight innovative and sustainable tourism practices

• Support women-led businesses and initiatives

• Foster mentorship across generations of tourism professionals

• Drive Kenya’s reputation as a global leader in inclusive tourism

Venue and Registration

The Monthly Networking Breakfast on May 31, 2025, will be held at a centrally located hotel in Nairobi. Final details on the venue will be shared with registered participants in advance.

Registration is now open, and early RSVP is highly encouraged as space is limited. The cost of attendance is KES 1,500, which includes a full breakfast, beverages, and access to all networking and speaker sessions.

To register, please email: info@kawt.or.ke or call/WhatsApp +254 7XX XXX XXX.

Join Us and Be Part of Something Bigger

Tourism is one of Kenya’s most dynamic and influential industries. By attending the Monthly Networking Breakfast, you’re not only investing in your own career—you’re contributing to a wider movement for connection, collaboration, and excellence in tourism.

We invite you to come with your ideas, your passion, your stories, and your business cards. But most importantly, come with an open heart and a willingness to connect.

Let’s build the future of Kenyan tourism—one breakfast at a time.