Coast region reaps big from conference tourism

President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and the Pride Inn Group Chief Executive Officer Hasnain Noorani (Left) in presence of among others the Lamu County Deputy Governor Abdulhakim Aboud Bwana (middle) upon arrival at the Shanzu Pride Inn Paradise Baech Resort in Mombasa County on Monday, 19th November, 2018 afternoon. The President was presiding over the two days Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani Blue Economy conference that brought together all the six Coast Counties. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

Players in the multi-billion-shilling tourism industry at the Coast have reported bumper returns boosted by growth in conference tourism.

More than 50 local and international conferences have so far been held at the Coast this year.