By ELIZABETH OJINAMore by this AuthorBy MATHIAS RINGAMore by this AuthorHoteliers in western Kenya and the Coast are confident of bouncing back after months of low business due to poll-related violence. According to Lake Victoria Tourism Association chairman Dedan Olao, losses of over Sh800 million were incurred in western Kenya and Nyanza due to missed business opportunities. PEACEMr Olao said the affected hotels are located in Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori, Kakamega, Busia and Bungoma. Western Kenya Hospitality Managers Association chairman Robinson Anyal said hoteliers are confident the sector will rejuvenate as the festive season nears. ELECTIONAt the same time, hoteliers said tourism in Malindi has hit its lowest ebb due to wrangles over the repeat presidential election.

Source: Daily Nation November 13, 2017 15:33 UTC