PRESS RELEASE Tribe puts Kenya on world
PRESS RELEASE
Tribe puts Kenya on world map with new recognition
Premier hotel’s “contemporary city glamour” and “superb standards of service” win it 2 major global travel industry accolades
Nairobi – 5th May 2010: Kenya’s premier boutique hotel, Tribe, has been selected as one of the world’s top 100 hotels and features twice on the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller’s Hot Lists for 2010.
Condé Nast Traveller, a highly respected global magazine which specializes in covering the luxury travel market, voted Tribe as one of its ‘Hot’ hotels for both its United States and United Kingdom Hot List editions. The Hot List is compiled by Condé Nast Traveller after reviewing thousands of hotels world-wide, and a Kenyan hotel last featured on the Hot List seven years ago.
“We see this double-accolade as good news for the Kenyan tourism industry as a whole. We feel a real sense of revival in the tourism industry in Kenya in 2010, and we’re delighted that Tribe is playing its part in making this country be viewed positively by the all-important and discerning foreign travelling community through being selected for two Condé Nast Traveller Hot Lists,” said Tribe’s General Manager, Mark Somen.
“Tribe is not even two years old, but we have already earned a reputation for re-setting the standards of hotel customer service and accommodation in Nairobi. We’re extremely proud of what we’ve managed to achieve in such a short space of time, but for us, this recognition is a spring-board for the continued development of Tribe, and the continued growth of tourism in Kenya,” said Hooman Ehsani, Director and Chief of Development.
The magazine cited, among other things, Tribe’s elegant interior design, saying “the hotel mixes contemporary city glamour with carefully placed African art and artefacts.” CN Traveller also singled out Tribe’s “superb” standards of service.
“From the very initial drawing board stage of design our benchmark has always been the global hospitality industry, and this accolade establishes Tribe as one of the top properties in the World, an achievement we are extremely proud of,” said Mehraz Ehsani, the hotel’s architect.
Set in the leafy suburb of Gigiri, Tribe is located at The Village Market, ten minutes from Nairobi city centre, and offers convenience, security and unparalleled shopping and entertainment options both for tourists and business people visiting the city. The hotel has quickly established itself as the destination for discerning travelers, hosting amongst others, luminaries from October’s MTV Africa Music Awards, including former Fugee, Wyclef Jean.
Tribe’s recognition is a boost to Kenya’s tourism industry which is currently emerging from a difficult period marked by the global financial crisis in 2009 and the post-election violence in 2008.
“A huge amount of work has gone into making Tribe the success it is today – right from the design stage through to the brilliant service that our staff provide day-in, day-out. It is immensely gratifying to see this work being recognized with Tribe being singled out as one of the world’s hottest hotels,” said Mark Somen.
In a congratulatory message from the Kenya Tourist Board, Jake Grieves Cook, Chairman of KTB said that the international recognition by the Condé Nast Traveller’s Hot List 2010 ranks Tribe amongst a prestigious list of the finest new hotels in the world.
Mr Grieves Cook said, “This prestigious list of the finest new hotels across the world features only the very best which successfully blend style, service, technology, and a special aura. Tribe is helping Kenya’s hotel industry to be ranked at the very top level in the world and is setting high standards for our other leading hotels to emulate. Well done in achieving this well-deserved recognition and best wishes in maintaining your world class ranking as one of the hottest properties!”
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Tina, 
Katina Simpson 19:21 on June 1, 2010 Permalink |
Heh I’m actually the only reply to this great post.
Paul 19:21 on July 8, 2010 Permalink |
This is a testament to your seriousness in giving the best to your discerning clients. Congratulations.
kenneth kimanthi 14:03 on October 8, 2010 Permalink |
i love it too.its heaven on earth.
Hotel Desk 07:14 on May 16, 2011 Permalink |
Big congratulations for your positioning on this global list of hotels – it really does show how highly respected you are across the world.
Tina 19:47 on August 20, 2011 Permalink |
I was at the tribe today (20th August 2011) and i was more than happy. I entered using the foot entrance and the security personel there was very pleasant and welcoming. I quite can not remember his name but he was very warm to me and my friend. At the main entrance there was also another security personel who was also as pleasant as the first one. So was the receptionist. Due to the pleasant welcome i got compared to other hotels i will definately come back and even recomend the hotel to other people. Thank you very much for the pleasant service right from the entrance.