×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Selling tourism in big numbers is good for the economy

Interim Secretary of the Tourism Professionals Association Sam Ikwaye told Weekend Business that at the Kenyan Coast, besides the NGOs and corporate, the government remains the biggest client for this business. So much that the recent directives on NGOs and their involvements in Kenya has a potential to affect business.PHOTO: COURTESY

The Meetings Incentive Conference Exhibitions (MICE) can contribute significantly to development of tourism destination, experts say. Already, Nairobi, Naivasha and some coastal tourism circuit facilities are reaping from MICE, a special niche of group tourism dedicated to planning, booking and facilitating conferences, seminars and other events.

Interim Secretary of the Tourism Professionals Association Sam Ikwaye told Weekend Business that at the Kenyan Coast, besides the NGOs and corporate, the government remains the biggest client for this business. So much that the recent directives on NGOs and their involvements in Kenya has a potential to affect business.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902