Nairobi — Hoteliers and hospitality players in the country want the government to continue pitching for key international events which they say have had a positive impact on Kenya’s economy
International events, they said, have given them business besides their bigger role of putting the destination on the global map.
“International events hosted in the country have multiplier effect and as a nation we are calling on the government to position the country for more events,” says Naivasha’s Sewela Lodge General Manager George Ndung’u.
Kilifi County Beach Operators Association chairman Justin Kitao said the direction that the government has taken to support and partner with the private sector to host international events was positively contributing to the economy of the country.
The hospitality players were reacting to the impact of the 10th edition of East African Rally Classic that ended over the weekend in Watamu, Kilifi County.
“Because of the East African Rally classic,…
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