#MakeItKenya: What global hoteliers’ mega investments tell us about visitor arrivals

Some of a group of more than 200 tourists from Holland who came to holiday in Kenya in March. The country needs to boost its tourism business model to bridge the disconnect between earnings, sector growth and hotel construction. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

Kenya remains a leading foreign direct investment (FDI) destination among its peers. This is attested to by the global hotel chains that are set to open their doors in the country by the end of this year.

These renowned brands — which include Accor-Pullman, Sheraton, Wyndham, Carlson Rezidor and Movenpick — are some of the biggest and most profitable in the industry.