By Philip Mwakio
Key tourism players at the Coast have welcomed the endorsement of a new constitutional order, terming it a 'rebirth'.
Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (Kahc) and the Mombasa and Coast Tourist Association (Mcta) said the enactment of the new document presented a lifeline for the sector's recovery.
"It is a new dawn for Kenya — politically and business-wise, as business cannot prosper if the political status of the country is not sorted out," Mcta Vice Chairman, Mohamed Hersi said.
Smooth process
He said the tourism industry is delighted that the whole process went on smoothly and there were no cases of violence reported throughout the country.
And the KAHC Coast branch chairman, Mr Titus Kangangi said Kenyans had spoken through the referendum results.
He pleaded with the Government to ensure that it moves fast and consolidate unity among all Kenyans irrespective of the stand they took during the referendum campaigns.
"There is need to ensure that the contentious clauses that led to a division between 'Yes and No sides' are amended," Kangangi, a director and proprietor of Platinum Resort & Spa said.
Mr Hersi added that since the process was peaceful, the country's dented image was slowly being repaired. "Kenyans are sensible and civilised society and we expect greater things for this nation," he said.
Players in the industry are now optimistic of a good half-year results going by the tourist arrivals and bed occupancy at the Coast, which is already looking good.
"Things are looking up. We expect tourists to come in their droves as the tourist high season sets in," he said.
Kangangi, on the other hand, said with a new constitutional order in place, the prospects of Kenya attracting global investors would be high.
This view is echoed by top foreign diplomats in the country after the referendum was endorsed.
Source: The Standard | Online Edition
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