Kenya's tourism industry makes a strong recovery

The tourist sector in Kenya had a 31% increase in earnings in the first half of the year through June compared to the same period in 2022 as a result of the ongoing global recovery.According to information from the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), the tourism sector booked Ksh152.6 billion ($1.06 billion) in the past six months, an increase from Ksh116.2 billion ($807.79 million) in 2022. When compared to the same period in 2022, visitor visits climbed by 32%, from 642,861 to 847,810. The foreign travel and tourist sector was one of COVID-19's hardest-hit industries, and in 2023 it is anticipated to return to its pre-pandemic levels. The number of foreign visitors to Kenya's tourist industry increased significantly, which improved the nation's tourism receipts. “This performance is a 92 percent recovery when compared to the 2019 performance of 929,814 arrivals same period. Of significance is that June 2023 arrivals closed at 168,051. This is a growth of one percent when compared to 166,692,” the report adds.