Kenya: Job Loss Fears As Tourism Drop Hits Watamu

13 November 2013

About 16,000 hotel workers in Malindi and Watamu could soon be laid off following the effects of the grounded tourism industry. Hoteliers say hotel bookings have become too low to sustain the expenses and staff salaries.

Kenya Hotel Keepers and Caterers Association North Coast chairman Phillip Chai said Malindi and Watamu with a bed occupancy of more than 3300 have recorded less than 40 per cent occupancy this month.

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