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Tourism Cabinet Phylis Kandie: US President Barack Obama's visit a boost for tourism industry

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Phylis Kandie

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Phylis Kandie is upbeat over President Barrack Obama’s visit terming it an endorsement of the country as a secure destination for tourists.

Kandie said America is Kenya's second largest tourists’ source market after the United Kingdom, accounting for over 100,000 tourists a year, adding that Obama's visit is symbolic and a major shot in the arm for the tourism sector.

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