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412 active buyers from 41 countries

Source Kenya's tourism trade before you ever leave home

Hosted and self-sponsored buyers use MKTE to find verified suppliers, schedule meetings, and build a pipeline year-round — not just during three days in October.

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Complimentary accommodation for qualified Hosted Buyers
73% meeting completion rate
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Lucia Andrade
Kuoni Travel · Geneva, Switzerland
Hosted Buyer 2026
14
Meetings booked
3
Deals in progress
22
Companies watchlisted
96%
Profile completeness

Two ways to participate

Hosted Buyer or Self-Sponsored — choose your path

Both routes give you full access to the Marketplace, meeting engine, and pipeline tracker. Hosted status adds sponsored travel benefits for qualified buyers.

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Hosted Buyer
For qualified tour operators & wholesalers

Reserved for buyers with genuine, verifiable sourcing intent and purchasing authority. Hosted Buyers receive sponsored benefits and priority programme access.

Complimentary accommodation during the expo
Curated meeting schedule pre-built for you
Dedicated airport transfers & concierge desk
Priority placement in exhibitor recommendation feeds
Requires verification · Annual booking volume reviewed Apply now
Self-Sponsored Buyer
Open registration for trade professionals

Full Marketplace and meeting-engine access for any verified trade buyer covering their own travel. Same matching, same pipeline tools, no eligibility review required.

Full Marketplace access with sourcing-profile matching
Self-managed meeting requests, year-round
Opportunity Board posting privileges
Standard registration rate for the 2026 expo
Open registration · No review required Register now

Buyer Journey

From discovery to a signed deal

The same engine runs whether you're sourcing in March or meeting on-site in October.

1
Discover
Browse the Marketplace or let the recommendation feed surface suppliers matching your sourcing profile.
2
Register
Apply as Hosted or register as Self-Sponsored. Build your sourcing profile in minutes.
3
Match
Get matched with exhibitors whose product and region align with your sourcing needs.
4
Meet
Schedule meetings virtually year-round, or convert them to on-site slots during the expo.
5
Follow Up
Log outcomes, track deals through your pipeline, and stay connected with your network.

Sourcing Profile

Tell us what you're sourcing — we'll find who matches

Your sourcing profile drives the recommendation engine. The more complete it is, the sharper your matches — exhibitors see the same signal in reverse.

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Live preview — your matches update as you build

94%
Mara & More Safaris
Safari Operator · Masai Mara · matches 3 of your tags
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91%
Sandy Pearl Diani Resort
Beach Resort · Coast · matches 3 of your tags
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88%
Sarova Hotels & Resorts
Luxury Accommodation · Coast & Nairobi · matches 2 of your tags
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76%
Abercrombie & Kent Kenya
Luxury DMC · Nairobi · matches 2 of your tags
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Buyer Outcomes

What buyers get from MKTE

412
Active buyers on the platform
From 41 countries, across hosted and self-sponsored tiers
5.8
Average meetings per buyer
Per cycle, including pre-event virtual meetings
68%
Of buyers log at least one deal
Within 90 days of their first completed meeting
4.7 / 5
Average buyer satisfaction rating
Post-meeting survey, this cycle

Common Questions

Buyer FAQ

Hosted Buyer status is reserved for verified tour operators, wholesalers, and DMCs with demonstrated purchasing volume. Hosted Buyers receive complimentary accommodation, transfers, and a pre-built meeting schedule. Self-Sponsored buyers cover their own travel but get identical access to the Marketplace, matching, and meeting tools.
No. The meeting engine runs year-round. You can request and hold virtual meetings with exhibitors any week of the year — many buyers arrive at the October expo with meetings already pre-scheduled from earlier in the cycle.
Your sourcing profile (product categories, target regions, group size, booking volume) feeds the recommendation engine, which surfaces exhibitors most likely to match your needs. It's also visible to exhibitors you choose to message, so they arrive at meetings already understanding your requirements.
If you log an outcome beyond "No Outcome" — Lead, Negotiating, or Signed — it creates a Deal record in your personal pipeline, visible on your Profile dashboard. You'll get periodic check-in prompts for open deals so nothing falls through the cracks after the expo ends.

Ready to find your next supplier?

Join 412 buyers already sourcing Kenya's tourism trade through MKTE — year-round, not just in October.

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