Since the international travel advisories cautioned tourists to Kenya in May this year, some areas have recorded a decrease in tourism revenue.
Narok
County in south-west Kenya (about 270 kms from Nairobi) attracts tourists to the
Maasai Mara National Reserve. It is the county’s main source of revenue. It is
famous as a year-round destination for the Maasai people, migration of
wildebeest from July to October, the ecosystem, range of resorts, and the “big
cats.” Narok County recorded a 23% decrease in tourism revenue in the past
month (Daily Nation, June 27, 2014).
In
Mombasa County and Kilifi County, on the southern coast, international tourism
revenue also slumped, but due to a conference of secondary education
principals, domestic tourism revenue has helped to mitigate the downfall. From
about 30% occupancy rate in hotels during the slump, this week has seen an
occupancy rate at 98%-100% capacity. The Secondary School Principals
Conference, held annually during the school vacation period, has boosted
business in the region (Daily Nation, June 26, 2014).
Tour
operators and hoteliers in Mombasa County expect revenue to improve in August during
the Mombasa International Show.
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