Kenya Projects to Receive 1.46 Million Tourists By the End of 2022
Nairobi — Kenya is projecting to receive close to 1.46 million tourists before the end of 2022, as more borders reopen.
The sector which was hard hit by adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has exuded confidence in heading to full recovery as it built on resilience, powerful destination, growth of domestic tourism and value addition to tourism experience.
Speaking during the official opening of the 12th edition of Magical Kenya Tourism Expo (MKTE), Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS) Najib Balala noted that the estimated arrivals would translate to Sh265billion.
"Last year, we recorded 870,000 visitors into the country with revenue receipt of Sh146billion, and close of this year, we have better projects since things have begun looking up," said Balala.
Source: allAfrica