E-Commerce penetration in Kenya ramping up travel
February 9, 2018
Online buying and selling of goods and services, online transactions, high mobile penetration, fast connectivity, a digital savvy population and an increased consumer spending power are among factors increasingly fueling the penetration and growth of…
Technologies that will enhance hotel experience in 2018
December 8, 2017
As we look forward to closing the year, Jumia Travel takes a keen look at emerging and growing hotel technologies that will shape the new year. Voice Adaptation, anyone home? Voice is no doubt an…
Jumia Travel Bets On Offline Presence to Increase Sales
November 22, 2017
Even though Kenya has high internet penetration rates, adoption of services offered through online channels is still low. Companies such as Jumia and Kilimall have been around for years but they still reach a very…
Six Ways to Optimize Online Presence for your Business
March 17, 2017
A recent market survey by leading SEO specialist BrightLocal concludes that 88% of consumers trust online reviews as they would personal recommendations from friends and relations. Similarly, in this article, we further explore the user…
Jumia Travel Reveals That It Has Over 300,000 Hotels Listed on Its Website
March 9, 2017
Jumia Travel is further solidifying its global presence in the hotel, travel, and tourism ecosystem, unveiling new continental and international destinations. The company has registered an inventory of more than 30,000 hotels in Africa and…
Five Technologies that Have Majorly Shaped Modern Meetings and Conferences
March 3, 2017
By Lillian Gaitho, Jumia Travel Since the invention of world wide web, and the coining of the term ‘internet of things’, the rate of growth in this field has grown and accelerated remarkably; touching on…
Valentine Gift Ideas for the Plugged-in Lover
February 11, 2017
The month of February is a close replicate of the just ended festive season; a month to celebrate love, giving and a second chance to extend special treats to our special someone. If you happen…
Four Ways Social Media Continues to Affect the Way we Experience Travel
February 10, 2017
Like it or loathe it, social media has now become part of our lives. It’s a vital communication tool for both personal and community level relations. Developing trends have been adapted by many a corporate…
Report: Online Reviews Key Driver in Customer Purchase Decision
December 9, 2016
Customers reviews are viewed as unbiased and truthful, therefore forming the initial stop-by for buyers. Traders across different spheres of the global economy confess to a love-hate relationship with online reviews, but according to Invesp,…