Kenya: Govt to Ease Airlines Restrictions to Boost Tourist Arrivals to 5mn

Kenya: Govt to Ease Airlines Restrictions to Boost Tourist Arrivals to 5mn

Nairobi -- The government plans to ease restrictions on airlines and increase flight frequencies into Kenya as part of efforts to raise annual tourist arrivals from 2.7 million to 5 million by 2028.

Kenya to liberalise air connectivity to boost tourist arrivals to 5 million by 2028

The Kenyan government plans to ease restrictions on airlines and increase flight frequencies into the country as part of its efforts to raise annual tourist arrivals from 2.7 million to 5 million by 2028. According to a press statement, the announcement was made by Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok while speaking at the Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC) Annual Symposium in Malindi recently, who said improving air conn…

Bitok champions aviation reforms to unlock Kenya’s tourism potential

The Kenyan Government is set to undertake a significant policy shift, reviewing restrictions on international airlines and flight frequencies in a move aimed at boosting tourist arrivals and establish Kenya as one of Africa’s most competitive travel destinations. Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that the review would assess existing aviation policies to enhance air connectivity. He says the process will carefully balance airport capaci…