Hasnain Noorani PrideInn Group of Hotels managing director.[Photo/businessdaily]Hasnain Noorani PrideInn Group of Hotels managing director says Kenya should have an open mind on the adoption of the open sky policy to ease transport and attract more tourists. He said this would boost tourism traffic through Moi International Airport in Mombasa and consequently drive up bookings for hotels.“Reducing air access limitations related to air travel will be imperative in attracting more global visitors.To accelerate sustainability of tourism at the coast, the government ought to open up skies in Mombasa so that airlines from across the world can operate flights to Moi International Airport,” said Mr Noorani in a statement. He said the move would also sell Mombasa internationally as a meeting and exhibition destination.Mr Noorani further added “We need this to be adopted sooner rather than later as it will compliment Mombasa’s attractiveness, especially when it comes to the ease of doing business. Liberalisation of air transport contributes to greater trade and tourism, inward investment, productivity growth, increased employment and the economy.” Kenya has been working on the adoption the open sky policy to encourage more airlines fly into the country and create a free-market environment for the industry. If adopted, the move will make it easier for airlines seeking direct flights to Moi airport.

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