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The fifth edition of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo organised by the Kenya Tourism Board kicked off in Diani, Kwale County yesterday, amid optimism in the sector. The expo has attracted over 10 counties including Taita Taveta, Lamu, Turkana, Meru, Kajiado, Bungoma and Nairobi.
Participants follow proceedings during the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo seminar at the Leisure Lodge Beach Resort in Diani, Kwale County yesterday. At least 35 countries are participating in the travel expo, which will be officially opened today. (PHOTO: GIDEON MAUNDU/ STANDARD)
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Phylis Kandie in a statement noted that the move to host the event at the Kenyan coast was meant to show tourists that the region, which has suffered the brunt of insecurity that led to travel bans, was safe and open for business. KTB Managing Director
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