About this episode

Shamim Ehsani discusses the evolution of Kenya's luxury hospitality industry and the future of tourism.

Episode 222 with Shamim Ehsani, Co Founder of Tribe Hotels Group, a hospitality and lifestyle company redefining modern African luxury through the integration of culture, art, and experience led design. Shamim has built a portfolio that includes Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Hero Bar, named The Best Bar in Africa, and the upcoming Tribe Beach House in Kilifi, while continuing a family legacy that has helped shape Kenya’s real estate, tourism, and food and beverage industry for over three decades. ...

People in this episode

Host: Terser Adamu

Guest: Shamim Ehsani

Topics covered

• luxury hospitality
• creative economy
• tourism
• real estate
• African culture

Keywords

• luxury hospitality
• Nairobi
• Tribe Hotels
• tourism
• creative economy
• real estate
• African culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tribe Hotels Group

Places: Nairobi, Kilifi, Africa

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