The number of foreign tourists visiting the country will reduce by over 20 per cent as the country gears up to the August 8 general elections, a survey by Online Hotel search firm Jumia has revealed.
According to the survey released on Wednesday, tourism and hospitality sectors will see a reduction in the number of foreign visitors and business as the country gears up to August 8 elections.
The report indicates that rising political temperatures and uncertainty on whether the elections will be peaceful or not will have an effect on the country’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
According to the survey, there is likely to be a 20 per cent decline in hospitality industry business starting April this year.
Jumia Country Manager Cyrus Oyiengo states that the effects of the August general elections will be felt starting April this year.
“We are already seeing the number of bookings in hotels especially in Mombasa and Naivasha decline,” he said as quoted by the Star on Wednesday.
Mr Oyiengo asked hoteliers to put in place strategies that will ensure they remain in business even as the general elections near.
“Hoteliers must adopt strategies that will help them survive the political temperatures that come with general elections,” he added.