5-star luxury YANQI HOTEL managed by Kempinski — venue of Belt and Road Forum 2019. Details of the world leaders’ conference table decoration — Art in Details

SPEKE RESORT CONVENTION CENTRE, UGANDA

Perfectly located on the shores of Lake Victoria, a mere 30 minutes from Entebbe International airport, spread across 110-acres of prime land, Speke Resort Munyonyo and Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala’s premium destination, the lavish estate stands as the definitive pinnacle to opulent living. The 5 Star Resorts with over 20 years’ experience represents a destination that can play host to exceptional and unique events. Our client portfolio includes presidents, CEO’s and international musicians whilst our
engagements portfolio includes world conventions, regional conferences, corporate meetings, international concerts, weddings, dinners and private launches. Offering 34 versatile indoor meeting spaces with state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment suitable to meet the requirement of any international event. These venues are complimented by 9 wonderful outdoor spaces with breath-taking views overlooking Lake Victoria.

The convention facilities are suitably supported by 476 well-appointed guest rooms, including 59 Presidential Suites, surrounded by sweeping and idyllic views over well-manicured landscaped gardens. Every guest room is the perfect blend of African culture and modern interior, creating the ideal
atmosphere for the most enjoyable stay. A culinary journey around the world awaits when visiting one of our seven restaurants; our chefs use the finest organic and responsibly sourced ingredients, creating dishes that will leave a lasting impression. With a variety of world-class leisure activities to choose from, suitably varied between relaxation and adrenaline seekers, the resorts offer something for every guest. Having garnered several international accolades over the yearsfor the world class services offered, our team will ensure expectations are exceeded.

KENYA — BUSINESS MISSIONS

Kenya is a country of unlimited possibilities! Republic located in East Africa, the 7th most populous country in African continent. One of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Kenya’s GDP per capita is projected to rise continuously between 2023 and 2028 year by a total of 424.2 US dollars (+19.39 percent).After fifth consecutive year of GDP per capita growth the population is expected to reach US$2,611.89 and will therefore reach a new peak in 2028. Kenya’s share of world GDP, adjusted for purchasing power parity, is projected to be continuously accounted for from 2023 to 2028 by a total of 0.03 percentage points. By tension, in 2028 this share will be 0.22 percent. In 2018, Kenya’s average inflation rate was about 4.69 percent compared to the previous year, which is significantly lower than 7.99 percent a year earlier. Kenya’s inflation forecast to level off around five percent in the near future.
Kenya’s economic growth has been fairly robust over the past few years and is still at rise. Kenya’s market economy is considered the financial and transport center of East Africa. Most Kenya’s GDP is generated from services, especially travel and tourism activities, but agriculture is also quite successful, accounting for about a third of GDP. The country exports less than imports, and its main exports are mainly commodities such as tea and coffee. Imports include oil, equipment and metals.
From the speech and answers to media questions by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S.V. Lavrov following a visit to the Republic of Kenya, Nairobi, May 29, 2023: “We held meetings in the capital Kenya Nairobi with the President of the country U. Ruto, Speaker of the National Assembly M. Wetangula and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya A. Mutu. Negotiations took place in a friendly manner atmosphere, allowed for a frank and confidential exchange of views on all key issues international agenda and outline further ways to develop bilateral cooperation.
Admittedly, we have untapped potential for trade, economic and investment ties. Today we talked about such promising areas as geological exploration and mining minerals, energy, telecommunications, agriculture, tourism, science and education. We agreed to actively assist businessmen in establishing direct contacts.”

Business Mission Objectives

• Establishing partnerships with representatives of Kenyan government and business circles;
• Getting to know the local market, exchanging experience and technologies with Kenyan companies;
• Solving logistical and financial issues on cooperation with Kenyan partners;
• Discussing issues on the creation of joint productions;
• Getting to know the rules for localizing enterprises in Kenya;
• Getting to know the rules for certification and creating a legal entity;
• Studying the cultural and touristpotential of the country

Why Kenya?

Kenya’s market economy is considered the financial and transport hub of East Africa.
And East Africa is emerging as a regional leader.
In 2024, Africa’s overall growth is projected to be 4.0%, up significantly from 3.3% in 2023, making it the second-largest economy in the world, behind Asia (4.8%).
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda are identified as key drivers that together will contribute significantly to the region’s economic revival.

Tourism is an important area of cooperation among BRICS countries. Cooperation in tourism increases people to people exchanges amongst the BRICS countries which leads to friendship, fraternity and enhances better understanding of each other’s culture and heritage.

In the 2012 BRICS Delhi Declaration and Action plan identified Tourism as strategic sector for expansion of communication, exchange programmes and people-to-people contacts among BRICS countries. The first Meeting of BRICS Ministers’ of Tourism of the countries was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 19th March, 2013.

Recognising the potential of Tourism to contribute towards sustainable and socio-economic development, the 2013 BRICS eThekwini Declaration and Action Plan mentioned Tourism as one of the new areas of cooperation to be explored by the BRICS countries. This was also reiterated in the Xiamen Declaration in 2017.

India, during its BRICS Chairship in 2016, organised the BRICS Tourism Convention in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, as an effective means to promote tourism cooperation among BRICS countries.

In November 2018, South Africa, the leaders welcomed the initiative to establish a BRICS Working Group on Tourism in Johannesburg Declaration to foster greater cooperation between the BRICS countries and increase economic development and people-to-people relations.

In March 2020, Russia, BRICS countries discussed the creation of a Working Group for interaction on tourism issues between BRICS countries. During the meeting, the countries representatives exchanged views on the current situation of the tourism sector and ways to overcome the negative consequences posed by COVID-19 to the sector.

In the recent BRICS Tourism Ministers’ meeting hosted virtually by Russia in October 2020, India’s delegation highlighted on how digitalisation and innovation will facilitate the development of tourism and hospitality sector.