Cecil Miller and Donald Kipkorir. Others are Adam Jillo, Coast hotelier Chris Modigell, Philemon Mwavala, Equity Bank Chief Operating Officer Dr Julius Kipngetich, Jostine Machuma Barmao, Kenya Wildlife Service acting Director General William Kibet Kiprono, Kenya Airways Marketing Director Chris Diaz, Alice Mwololo, Nicholas Bondo, Kaplich Barsito and Mary Luseka. The committee will identify key challenges affecting the sector and come up with an immediate recovery strategy. This includes developing a strategy to address underlying challenges and position Kenya as a preferred destination for safari, beach, commercial, sports, education, health and conferencing destination. The task force will also promote inclusiveness amongst stakeholders in resolving issues facing the sector as well as develop an integrated communication campaign. “The committee will lobby and work with stakeholders to re-position tourism as a major contributor to the economy. It will also work closely with industry stakeholders to incorporate resilience into the tourism plan,” Kandie said. This story was published by THE STANDARD on July 20, 2014.]]>
