Design Your Own Experience
Unleash the Potential of Your Special Events, Custom Tailor-Made Trips, Incentive Groups, and Meetings in
East Africa.
Our MICE division excels in creating unique experiences tailored to meet your specific needs. Our team is dedicated to working on each project, providing personalized and detailed information to ensure you get the most out of your experience.
When it comes to crafting unique experiences in East Africa, diversity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. East Africa is a region rich with hidden treasures, boasting a remarkable variety of geographical, cultural, historical, and gastronomic wonders.
An incentive trip to East Africa will not just be a visit to a new destination; it will be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
With over a decade of expertise, our incentive professionals specialize in creating exceptional programs in East Africa. Each specialist manages your journey from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience. Handling 2 to 5 incentive groups annually, we offer bespoke itineraries for groups of 10 to 200, catering to any budget with dedication and expertise.
Our Values
As a Destination Management Company (DMC), laying the foundation to emerge as a formidable MICE destination demands a thorough evaluation of our inherent strengths. This entails a comprehensive examination encompassing the following key facets:
Accessibility
Ensuring seamless accessibility to our destination via multiple modes of transportation is imperative for drawing a diverse range of participants and clientele.
Top-Class Facilities and Attractions
The presence of world-class facilities and captivating attractions serves as a cornerstone for positioning ourselves as an appealing MICE destination, catering to various needs and preferences.
Government Support
The level of support and collaboration from the government significantly influences the development and promotion of the destination as a MICE hotspot.
Unique Local Appeal
Identifying and leveraging our distinctive local charm and offerings plays a pivotal role in differentiating our destination and creating a memorable experience for visitors.
Attractive Image
Cultivating and maintaining a positive, appealing image that resonates with the target audience is paramount for drawing interest and establishing credibility Competitiveness Among Neighboring Destinations: Assessing and benchmarking our competitiveness against neighboring destinations helps in identifying our unique selling points and areas where we can excel or improve to stand out in the market.
The East African Community (EAC) benefits from a vast network of over 500 airports and airstrips, with key international airports located near major urban centers. Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport are the only ones offering scheduled flights to all main EAC member nations. Entebbe Airport leads in regional connectivity, serving around fifteen destinations, while Jomo Kenyatta and Kigali International Airports each connect to ten regional destinations. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the most connected in the EAC, handling 44.4% of total passengers and offering flights to 54 destinations. Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania also has strong connectivity, with 27 airlines and 41 direct connections, managing 19.8% of total EAC airline seats.
Recent trends show a shift towards incentivized meetings that combine knowledge exchange with immersive experiences, highlighting the industry’s aim to create memorable gatherings beyond standard meetings and incentives.
In response to this demand, the hospitality sector in East Africa is experiencing a surge in hotel construction projects, which will significantly increase the number of available rooms for both business and leisure travelers.
The entry of renowned international hotel brands such as Marriott, Radisson Blu, Park Inn, Kempinski, Fairmont, Sheraton, Ibis Style, and Hilton Hotels into the East African market demonstrates confidence in the region’s potential. These brands are set to enhance the hospitality landscape with world-class accommodations and amenities, solidifying East Africa’s position as a leading destination for MICE tourism.
Under the Business-As-Usual scenario, tourist arrivals to East Africa are expected to increase from 6.98 million in 2019 to 7.29 million in 2025.
In Kenya, significant progress has been made in infrastructure development. A collaboration between the government and Bamburi Cement Company to build a 5,000-capacity conference center in Mombasa marks a strategic move to transform Mombasa from a leisure-focused destination into a business tourism hub. This initiative aligns with the government’s vision to diversify Mombasa’s appeal and attract business travelers, highlighting a commitment to enhancing the region’s conference and business tourism sector.
Similarly, Tanzania is proactively diversifying its tourism potential through the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB). The country aims to leverage business travel, conferences, and exhibitions to attract 2 million visitors annually. This strategic shift underscores Tanzania’s efforts to position itself as a destination that caters to both leisure and business tourists.
These initiatives reflect a collective effort across East Africa to broaden tourism offerings, emphasizing the importance of business tourism alongside traditional leisure tourism, thereby fostering economic growth and regional development.
The Tourism Boards of East African Coutries aligns their mandate to bring about the desired growth in the tourism industry, to steer the coutries towards becoming top 10 long-haul tourist destinations offering a high end ,diverse, and distinctive visitor experience.
Kenya undoubtedly leads the way to attract more and more visitors every morning, noon and night and has put even more incentives like the development of Health Spas at Geothermal sites especially in the Rift valley, eco-tourism, construction of Golf City in Nairobi, improvement in water tourism by raising the number of bed capacity in fresh water lakes around Lake Victoria and Ruma National Park.
Destination Management Companies like A&K, KUONI Private Safaris, Pollman’s, Kobo Safaris, and Inclusive Holidays Africa merit significant acknowledgment for their pivotal role in showcasing East Africa within the fiercely competitive global MICE market. Their unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch destination management services perfectly complements conventions, incentives, meetings, and special events, elevating the region’s profile on the world stage.
At Inclusive Holidays Africa, our mission revolves around ensuring that travel to East Africa transcends into a magical and dependable experience. Our extensively trained staff shares an infectious excitement for the destinations we offer. With their extensive travels throughout these regions, they possess unparalleled knowledge and a unique understanding that allows them to curate itineraries perfectly tailored to visitors’ needs. Their firsthand experiences enrich your journey, offering insights into the locations, accommodations, and myriad experiences you’ll encounter.
From floating over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon to indulging in themed meals, engaging in team-building activities, and relishing a bush breakfast amidst the open savannah, every aspect is meticulously designed with expert precision. Our commitment lies in ensuring you feel confident and guided by expert hands throughout your experience.
For your Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events, East Africa stands as the ultimate destination, promising unparalleled experiences and seamless execution in the capable hands of professionals committed to making your journey unforgettable.
Why Inclusive Holidays Africa?
Insider Access to the most sought-after event locations
Immense buying power at hotels, in meeting rooms and at other venues
A long list of contacts at every destination
Well-established, innovative, creative and practical
Over 10 years of experience
Quality Control teams in every office
Intimate knowledge of our destinations
Flexibility and ability to tailor-make
About Us
The journey of Inclusive Holidays Africa commenced in 2007 with a short-term mission to offer a secure and dependable travel platform for customers exploring Africa. Our enduring vision was to shape and solidify the East and Southern Africa tourism industry, advocating for the recognition it rightfully deserves.
As specialists in destination management for meetings, incentives, conferences, and events, our commitment lies in fostering partnerships with companies dedicated to delivering exceptional travel experiences. This commitment fuels our dedicated team of specialists, investing time in extensive research to unearth new and innovative ideas, and crafting tailored itineraries meticulously designed for groups of varying sizes.
Our profound understanding and intimate knowledge of the destinations we serve, coupled with our exclusive access to sought-after events, stand as the hallmark of every Inclusive Holidays trip. This is complemented by our unique approach of actively listening to our clients’ needs and recognizing the individuality of each event. It’s this personalized attention to detail that distinguishes us within the realm of MICE, emphasizing our dedication to delivering unparalleled experiences, in one bespoke event.