Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers say hotels at the Coast recorded an occupancy rate of above 70 percent for the first half of 2022.
This is an indication of the sector’s recovery from a two year slump due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is after foreign visitors more than doubled to above 430,000, compared to slightly over 220,000 visitors who came into the country in the same period last year.
Hoteliers say the numbers in most towns including Diani, Watamu, Malindi and Kilifi are impressive.
Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers Coast executive officer Sam Ikwaye says the overall half year performance was fairly good compared to the same period last year.
“Domestic market has shown signs of growth. However, disruptions in the school calendar due to Covid-19 and political activities in the country have affected leisure in a significant way,” Ikwaye said.
This comes as Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala says disruptions in Russia and Ukraine slightly affected the Tourism sector.