The growth of low-cost flight networks, broadening of source markets and collaborative strategies among sectors are key in the continued recovery in tourism, according to Deloitte. It notes that key challenges posing a risk to the recovery include infrastructure growth, terrorism concerns and capital funding for tourism Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Kenya's tourism sector is on a slightly good trajectory with data from the Tourism Research Institute (TRI) showing the country received 305,635 international arrivals in the period between January to June 2021. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala in a previous meeting in Nairobi said Kenya will rely on charter flights to boost tourism numbers during the challenging Covid-19 period. Balala said the charter flights Kenya is receiving signals the growing confidence in the country's tourism products and preparedness against Covid-19.

Source: The Star July 21, 2021 13:52 UTC