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Kenyans account for 70 per cent of holiday bookings, say hoteliers

Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa Managing Director Bobby Kamani

Investors in the multi-billion-shilling tourism industry say the domestic tourist market is now surpassing international arrivals.

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Managing Director Bobby Kamani said despite the increase in international tourist arrivals, the leading source of revenue for developments and existing facilities has been locals who visit the port city of Mombasa and surrounding areas.

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