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Diani charms hearts of British tourists, traders and media

Indian tourists enjoy a swim off Watamu Beach.Tourism players in Watamu and Malindi have shifted their marketting base to India, China and Japan.(Photo: Nehemiah Okwemba/Standard)

The South Coast destination of Diani has won accolades from UK travel trade and media experts as a popular and highly attractive location.

The lifting of a long-standing travel advisory on Kenya by the UK has also been cited for paving the way for more visits as interest in Kenya from its former colonial master begins to grow.

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