KTB to reward record-setting Berlin Marathon winner Eliud Kipchoge with holiday treat

Whilecongratulating three Kenyan marathoners who made it to the podium in BerlinMarathon, in Germany, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Ag. Chief Executive officerJohn Chirchir says the holiday treat while serving as recuperation time for themarathoners; it was also in recognition of their role in putting Kenya on theglobal map.

EliudKipchoge on Sunday secured his fifth victory in Berlin Marathon Germany afterclocking 2:02.42 while Vincent Kipkemoi came second with 2: 03. 24.  In the Women race, Kenya contented with asecond position from Sheila Chepkirui who clocked 2:17.49.

John saidmarathons and athletics are among sports that have positively profiled Kenyaglobally adding that this has attracted interest among international visitorsto travel into the country.

Ascountrys tourism marketing agency we continue to leverage sports to createawareness about our tourism destination and what other attractions to show tothe world apart from the success of our cherished sportsmen and sports women,said Chirchir

He furtherdisclosed that fully paid holiday packages will also be extended to otherpodium finishers in both men and women category in the upcoming Chicago and NewYork Marathons.

Accordingto Chirchir, sports are emerging as key platforms to promote what the countryhas to offer and that the upcoming Marathon Majors provide an opportunity forKenya to showcase its destination brand to hundreds of millions of sports fansacross the globe.

The AbbottMajors host top notch marathoners from across the globe and our Kenyanmarathoners have done us proud as invaluable Kenyan ambassadors. After touringthe world, we would like them to sample and experience some of our signatureexperiences may it be in safari, beach, adventure and diverse culture. Onbehalf of the Kenya Tourism Board all Kenyans participating in the berlinmarathon led by our legendary Eliud Kipchoge, he noted.

The AbbottMarathon majors comprise six marathons hosted in key cities in the worldincluding Chicago, Berlin, New York, London, Tokyo and Boston. The marathonshave over the years played a key role in profiling Kenya as the home ofchampions due to the many medals Kenyans have won.