KENYA is preparing to review its aviation access policy by easing restrictions on the number of airlines and international flights permitted to serve the country, as part of a broader strategy to double international tourist arrivals to five million by 2028. Speaking at the Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers Annual Symposium in Malindi, Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the government, in collaboration with aviation stakeholders and the private sector, will assess existing limitations on airline access while balancing airport capacity, security requirements and national interests. The move seeks to address long-standing challenges that have constrained tourism growth, including restrictive aviation policies, limited airport infrastructure, short runways at coastal airports such as Malindi and Diani, and inadequate road connectivity. Industry leaders welcomed the proposed reforms, arguing that a more liberal aviation regime would improve KENYA'S competitiveness against regional tourism destinations and attract more international carriers. In addition to improving air access, the government is positioning KENYA as a leading destination for Meetings,…
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