The Kenyan Coast is increasingly anchoring the strong performance of the East African market into Kenya, as regional travel from Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda continues to drive tourism growth and sustain year-round business for coastal hotels and resorts.
This momentum was evident during the ongoing Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 in Kampala, where a strong delegation of Kenyan Coast hotels, resorts and tourism stakeholders intensified regional partnerships and marketing efforts targeting intra-African travel.
Speaking at the expo, Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa said the Kenyan Coast remains central to Kenya’s regional tourism strategy due to its unique mix of beach leisure, Swahili culture, hospitality diversity, conferencing facilities and improved connectivity.
