The Kenya Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT) is an award winning, voluntary non-profit association, whose primary mandate is to provide a platform for women’s empowerment through engagement, employment and participation in the tourism and hospitality industry. Our vision is to be the credible voice and choice for our members and the Tourism & Hospitality Industry. Our mission is to empower Women through Policy, Advocacy and Participation in the Tourism & Hospitality industry. Kenya Association of Women in Tourism aims at bringing gender aspects of tourism to the attention of policy makers, especially the issues of women’s employment in the tourism industry and women’s participation in tourism planning and management.