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In execution of its mandate, the Committee in collaboration with several agencies that included Tourism Research Institute, Kenya Tourism Board and the Kenya Wildlife Service as well as the Kenya Tourism Federation, commissioned this study that was spearheaded by Kenyatta University entitled the ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism in Kenya, the Measures taken and the Recovery Pathways’. I therefore wish to thank these institutions, particularly the Kenyatta University team coordinated by Dr. Esther Munyiri, for their invaluable support.  \nTourism is one of the key sectors in Kenya’s economy and its resilience is critical for socio-economic development and sustenance of livelihoods in the Country. Despite its remarkable growth over the years, the sector has however witnessed unprecedented reversals, not only in Kenya but globally, occasioned by the Corona Virus pandemic. COVID-19 was reportedly first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and rapidly spread around the world, shutting down the global economy.  \nThis report is a culmination of collaborative efforts by various stakeholders whom despite the current situation in the Country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participated in this research that was principally aimed at finding ways in which the tourism industry can be reset when the pandemic has been contained.  \nAll stakeholders in the industry were represented during the research journey, and we are truly grateful for their support. We look forward to the continued good working relations not only during this period, but also in the future as we jointly strive to take the sector to greater heights.  \nThe completion of this research could not have been accomplished without the support provided by the Principal Secretary, Hon. Safina Tsungu, CBS, to examine matters that have affected tourism in the wake of the pandemic.  \nLastly, I’d like to appreciate the leadership role provided by the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH, to enhance resilience of Kenya’s tourism sector during this period. This will ensure that the gains made so far in the tourism sector are not eroded by the COVID-19 pandemic.  \nMR. JOSEPH KIPCHIRCHIR BOINNET, MGH  \nCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY (CAS)  \nMINISTRY OF TOURISM AND WILDLIFE  \nIMPACT OF COVID-19 ON TOURISM IN KENYA, THE MEASURES TAKEN AND THE RECOVERY PATHWAYS  \nIMPACT OF COVID-19 ON TOURISM IN KENYA, THE MEASURES TAKEN AND THE RECOVERY PATHWAYS  \nTABLE OF CONTENT  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS ii  \nLIST OF TABLES vi  \nLIST OF FIGURES vii  \nLIST OF BOXES vii  \nLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS viii  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY ix  \nCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1  \n1.1 Background to the Study 2  \n1.2 Purpose of the Study 3  \n1.3 Specific Objectives 3  \n1.4 Growth of the Travel and Tourism Industry 3  \n1.4.1 Global Perspective 3  \n1.4.2 Africa Perspective 4  \n1.4.3 Kenyan Perspective 5  \n1.5 COVID-19 Pandemic 8  \n1.5.1 Impact of COVID-19 on the Travel and Tourism Industry 8  \n1.5.2 Impact of COVID-19 to Kenya 9  \n1.6 Measures Taken to Combat COVID-19 11  \n1.6.1 Measures Taken by the World 11  \nCHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 13  \n2.0 Introduction 14  \n2.1 Nature of Crises with Effect on Tourism in Kenya 14  \n2.2 Effects of Past Crises on Tourism 15  \n2.3 Mitigation Measures during the Past Crises 15  \n2.4 2020 COVID-19 Crisis 15  \n2.4.1 What is COV","cbCaifE1p3N6xoQO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifE1p3N6xoQO","pdf",32867386,166,"English","# Table of Contents\n## List of Tables\n## List of Figures\n## List of Boxes\n## List of Abbreviations and Acronyms\n## Executive Summary\n## Chapter One: Introduction\n## Chapter Two: Literature Review\n## Chapter Three: Research Methodology","[{\"question\":\"Who commissioned the study on COVID-19’s impact on tourism in Kenya?\",\"answer\":\"The study was commissioned by the National Tourism Crisis Steering Committee under Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the report’s main purpose regarding Kenya’s tourism industry?\",\"answer\":\"It aims to find ways to reset the tourism industry when the COVID-19 pandemic has been contained.\"},{\"question\":\"Which topics are covered in the early chapters of the report?\",\"answer\":\"The report includes an introduction with study background and objectives, followed by a literature review addressing the nature of tourism crises, past crises, and the 2020 COVID-19 crisis.\"}]","Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism in Kenya, the Measures Taken and the Recovery Pathways - Research report | PDF",418]