Coast hotels in Kenya now report more enquiries after travel ban review

Tourists and hotel staff at Serena Beach Resort and Spa Hotel in Mombasa. Hoteliers in Coast say things are looking up after the UK lifted its travel advisory. (PHOTO: MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD)

Tourist hotels on the Kenyan coast have reported a significant rise in booking inquiries from international and local tour guides following last week’s lifting of travel advisory by the United Kingdom.

While the operators say the lifting of the advisory will not lead to an immediate spike in actual arrivals, they predicted a rise in bookings after US President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya next month.