By YOANA KIMWELE.
KENYA has been ranked number one in AFRICA and 10th Globally as the best Touristic destination for Holiday Adventures…
A good gesture associated with the Endless effort put up by Tourism C.S Hon Penninah Malonza who has continued to win banquets of accolades for doing a fantastic job in marketing kenya.
Kenya is the best country in Africa and 10th best in the world to visit for an adventure holiday, a new study has revealed.
The survey findings could improve Kenya’s credentials as a tourist destination. It was conducted by Slingo, Kenya has maintained its top position as a tourism destination owing to its natural destination and vibrant hospitality industry.
The Ministry of Tourism estimates that last year there was an 83 per cent increase in revenue generated by the tourism sector which was worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The country made Sh269 billion from tourism in 2022 after receiving 1.5 million tourists, the highest number in the post-pandemic period and a 70 percent increase compared to 2021 arrivals of 870,465.
The tourism ministry attributed the growth to the relaunch of airlines services where new routes were established, increased airline frequencies and reopening of international hotel chains.
The USA had the most tourists destined for Kenya with 16 per cent while neighbours Uganda followed with 12 per cent..
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