Makueni targets building
of tourist attraction sites
By Daniel Kituku
Makueni County government through the department of Trade, Tourism and Culture has embarked on an intensive campaign to market its Tourism attraction destinations and hospitality facilities in the County.
The County has partnered with organisations in the hospitality industry to assist in popularising the Main attractions.
Speaking to The Anchor, the Executive Committtee Member for Trade and Tourism Egn. Peter Mumo Nyamai said the County enjoys numerous tourist sites that have not been utilised due to lack of awareness.
Nyamai said the government wants to get more income from Tourism and also creat Employment .
He challenged the businesses community in Makueni to invest more in Makueni to attract more tourists .
The County and partners have been keen on Marketing sites like Chyulu National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Umanyi Springs , Kisula Caves , Mzima Springs , Mbui Nzau and Emali handcrafts , Kalimbini View Point, Mbooni Hills, AIC Kalamba The First Missonary Church among other sites .
Partners in the Makueni Tourism Circuit Include Wanderlust Diaries Ltd Ministry of Tourism And Wildlife - Kenya, the Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Service and the Tour Operators Society of Kenya - TOSK.
The strategy involves the creation of slogans such as #ExploreMakueni and
#ExperienceMakueni.
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