Kenya now eyes Golf tourism pie, CS Balala saysTourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala (right) presents a trophy to the 2019 Ladies Invitational golf professional winner Linda Wessberg at the PGA Baobab's Vipingo Ridge Course in Kilifi County. ''With superb golfing courses dotted around the world and the favourable year round weather condition, we are not leaving nothing to chance as we lay focus on golf tourism,'' the CS said. According to a report published by Technavio.com, Global Golf Tourism Market 2017 – 2021, the global golf tourism market in 2016 totalled a huge $22.92 billion (Sh2.3 trillion) and from their research this market will total $44.6 billion (Sh4.46 trillion). Balala who was accompanied by Principal Secretary, Mr Joe Okudo, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) CEO Dr Betty Radier and Sports Kenya Chairman Mr Fred Muteti said that one of the most important benefits of golf tourism is that it generates a hefty amount of revenue. SEE ALSO :The aftermath of blue economy conferenceHe added that his Ministry will be partnering with likeminded sponsors to boost golf tourism in Kenya.

Source: Standard Digital February 05, 2019 08:03 UTC