He said Kenyans working in corporate and business entities will now enjoy paid up vacations in the tourism sector as one way to energise the industry.
Making the announcement after holding a meeting with tourism sector stakeholders at State House Nairobi, President Kenyatta said the Government is taking specific measures to stimulate the tourism sector including giving  at least 25,000 Kenyans a chance to go for a week’s holiday every month at the expense of their employers.
Other measures taken to revamp the sector include exemption of VAT Act, 2013; on air ticketing services supplied by travel agents as well as payment of all income tax related refunds owed to tourism industry players by the Kenya Revenue Authority not later than Thursday next week.
The President also said the Government will reduce park fees to Sh6,960 ($80) for regional and international tourists and to Shs 1000 for domestic tourists from US Dollar 90 and Shs 1,200 respectively.
To increase flights to Moi international Airport and Malindi Airport, the President announced the reduction of landing charges for both local and international flights by 40 percent and 10 percent respectively.
Making the announcement after holding a meeting with tourism sector stakeholders at State House Nairobi, President Kenyatta said the Government is taking specific measures to stimulate the tourism sector including giving  at least 25,000 Kenyans a chance to go for a week’s holiday every month at the expense of their employers.
Other measures taken to revamp the sector include exemption of VAT Act, 2013; on air ticketing services supplied by travel agents as well as payment of all income tax related refunds owed to tourism industry players by the Kenya Revenue Authority not later than Thursday next week.
The President also said the Government will reduce park fees to Sh6,960 ($80) for regional and international tourists and to Shs 1000 for domestic tourists from US Dollar 90 and Shs 1,200 respectively.
To increase flights to Moi international Airport and Malindi Airport, the President announced the reduction of landing charges for both local and international flights by 40 percent and 10 percent respectively.
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