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Tourists in the Maasai Mara. Exports generated by international tourism reached Sh172 trillion (USD1.7 trillion) in 2018 [Photo, Courtesy]
Exports generated by international tourism reached Sh172 trillion (USD1.7 trillion) in 2018, a 4 per cent increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows.
For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew faster than merchandise exports (+3 per cent), reflecting solid demand for international travel in a generally robust economic environment.
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