Benefits to Tourism Industry
Hoteliers, Travel agents, Tour operators
The Tourism industry has for many years been operating without access to relevant industry data to influence decision making. The overarching bene‑t to the industry is access to data. Specific benefits include:
Research Facility
The Innovation hub has a research lab to conduct industry specific research. Most of these researches will be conducted in conjunction with various industry stakeholders and educational institutions.
Resource Center
All the research that will be conducted and collected will be stored in the lab for access by the industry. The resource center will also hold a repository of books, publications, government documentation, laws and regulations etc. that affect and are relevant to the tourism industry.
Industry Data
All the data that will be collected from the usage of developed products shall be stored in a repository that the stakeholders can access at their request.
Think Tanks
A big challenge for the industry is that most stakeholders don’t have . The Innovation lab will provide innovation departments for organizations that need to “hack” some of their challenges.
Benefits to Innovators
Platform to co-create the aviation, travel and tourism landscape
The Hub gives early and late stage start-ups access to programs, mentorship from leading organizations and a community of like-minded individuals to launch, grow and scale their start-up.
Reduced barrier to entry
The hub’s environment provides an easy start for innovators by offering affordable office space, access to shared equipment, meeting facilities, and on-site business and technical assistance. This lowers the overhead and operating costs during critical formative years..
Networking and Mentorship
The Innovation lab would facilitate a know-how network to address the innovator’s unique needs for partnerships, suppliers, and/or potential sources of capital.
Increased visibility
The lab would significantly increase visibility and presence of innovators in the market and advance their success potential.
Access to a shared space
A shared space introduces room for collaboration where different innovators, industry private sector etc can come together towards a common goal be it, solving a problem, changing a mindset or simply opening up conversations and seeing where they take them.
Benefits to the Community
Bringing together different stakeholders, build relationships and break down barriers
The overarching benefit to the community and government is increased economic health and vitality. Specific benefits include:
Job Creation
Innovators running companies from the lab would create new employment opportunities for the community. Technology companies typically create higher wage and higher skill jobs.
Enhanced Image
An Innovation lab is one important element to enhance Kenya’s image as a progressive, future-thinking country that encourages and supports innovation and technology business development.
Increased Entrepreneurialism
The Innovation lab would create awareness of entrepreneurs and stimulates confidence among individuals to consider opportunities for job/ business creation.
Membership Benefits:
Membership community and networking opportunities
Continuing education/upskilling and certifications
Online membership directory
Conferences and workshops
Mentorship programs
Job board
Virtual events
Discounted or free industry publications or resources
Upto 10% discount on all Tourism Hub products and services
Free Digital Marketing Services for hotels, cottages, home stays, cottages ,eateries, tour operators and other stakeholders
Networking and mentorship by influencers and professionals in the Tourism industry
Access to research facilities, think tanks and industry data
Increase in entrepreneurial skills.
Volunteer experiences
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