Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the British High Commissioner, Dr. Christian Turner, for taking time to engage with the various stakeholders on the travel advice. The amendment of the FCO Advisory comes as a most welcome relief for Coastal tourism and is viewed as a direct reflection of the gains made to improve the safety of visitors to the Coast.

The amended Advisory lifts earlier restrictions on travel to the city of Mombasa and its environs and through Moi International Airport all the way to the other major coastal towns of Malindi, Kilifi and Watamu.

This much awaited Update should not, however, cause the stakeholders at the Coast to rest on their laurels. There is still need to remain just as vigilant as ever in order to safeguard the gains made. The safety of our visitors remains a paramount concern and KAHC urges its members to jealously protect the tourism product at all levels.