Tourism players at the Coast upbeat as festive bookings rise

Tourists view elephant tasks a long Moi Avenue in Mombasa. It is one of the tourist attractions in the country. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Key players in the tourism industry are looking forward to a busy festive season, following the opening up of the economy.

Hoteliers project 80 per cent occupancy from the second week of December, with airlines and the Madaraka Express Passenger train service fully booked for the holidays.