The Director of Sales and Marketing, Hilton Garden Inn, Nairobi Airport, Kenya has been named among the Africa Travel 100 Women Award.
Liz Tapawa is a seasoned hospitality and marketing leader with over two decades of experience driving business growth, brand strategy, and customer excellence in the hotel and tourism industry. Currently serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Garden Inn, JKIA, Liz has championed the Hilton brand promise—spearheading revenue growth, integrated marketing strategies, and customer experience initiatives that have positioned the property as a leading hospitality brand in Nairobi.
- A member of the Kenya association of women in tourism.
- Past President president Skal Nairobi Kenya-2023-2024
- Director of sales & marketing- Hilton Garden inn Nairobi Airport
Nominee for the position of Skal Africa Director 2026-2027
Beyond her corporate role, Liz has been an influential leader in the global tourism community through Skål International, where she served as President of the Nairobi Club (2023–2024), leading the chapter to win Club of the Year 2022/2023. Her leadership is marked by passion, creativity, and a commitment to advancing hospitality and tourism through collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
With her blend of commercial expertise, brand leadership, and people-centered management, Liz embodies the spirit of modern hospitality—dedicated to creating memorable experiences while driving sustainable business growth.
Her influence has extended beyond Kenya.
Liz has championed digital engagement across clubs, guiding p organizations like KAWT, SKAL to embrace social media and align with global standards.
Recognized for her leadership, she was appointed to international roles, including Co-Chair of the Skål International Awards & Global Aid Committee (2024) and a member of the Skål International Marketing & Communications team (2025).
She has also been nominated by her country Kenya to run for the position of Skal Director Africa Region 2026-2027.
Liz Tapawa’s story is not just about holding titles—it is about transforming networks into communities, challenges into opportunities, and ideas into action. She embodies her personal slogan “serve with purpose “while championing a future of sustainability, inclusion, and global collaboration.
Awards & Recognition:
- Winner, Global Leaders 2024 – Akwaaba African Travel Market Awards
- Recognized 2023 for support of Skål International special projects
- Nominated Rising Star of the Year 2023 – The Pyne Awards Africa
