Volcano in far-off Iceland hurting Kenya

The huge cancellation of flights in Europe will not have a major impact on Kenya’s tourism industry now in the low season, players in the sector said.

Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers Coast branch chairman Titus Kangangi said the number of international arrivals was very low now anyway.

Mr Kangangi noted that most of the hotels in the region have closed down for renovations, adding those in operation are relying on domestic tourism, conferences, workshops and seminars in addition to a few foreign holidaymakers.

Additional reporting by Mathias Ringa