Hoteliers in Kisumu are hoping that hosting Madaraka Day celebrations in the city next week will boost bookings and inject cash into the sector. The Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged the tourism business, with losses estimated by the government at 80 per cent of revenue. Lake Victoria Tourism Association chair Robinson Anyal said industry players were hopeful the business would be the start of a revival. “Hospitality players are keen on doing safe business by following the Covid-19 protocols to prevent further spread of the virus,” he said. The Madaraka Day celebrations will be held at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium on June 1.

Source: The Star May 28, 2021 11:26 UTC