The move by Air India to resume direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi from September has been welcomed as a huge opportunity for local hospitality business and leisure industry.
PrideInn Group of Hotels Group Managing Director Hasnain Noorani said the development is a welcome boost for PrideInn as a majority of the hotel’s business guests from Asia are from South Asia.
He added that shortened flight hours would also bring added benefits to the tourism industry.
“This direct flight is sure to boost tourism and trade in East Africa. Passengers from all around South Asia will now be able to take a short flight to Mumbai, make their connection and arrive in Nairobi or Mombasa nearly half the time that it previously took,” he said.
“This new flight opens up a number of opportunities not just for Kenya, but for other East African countries, as well. We expect this to boost the corporate market within Nairobi strengthening its position as a regional hub for corporate travel. Along with the direct route, the decision by Air India to resume flights has been well thought out,” said Mr. Hasnain.
26/07/19 Claire Wanja/KBC News
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PrideInn Group of Hotels Group Managing Director Hasnain Noorani said the development is a welcome boost for PrideInn as a majority of the hotel’s business guests from Asia are from South Asia.
He added that shortened flight hours would also bring added benefits to the tourism industry.
“This direct flight is sure to boost tourism and trade in East Africa. Passengers from all around South Asia will now be able to take a short flight to Mumbai, make their connection and arrive in Nairobi or Mombasa nearly half the time that it previously took,” he said.
“This new flight opens up a number of opportunities not just for Kenya, but for other East African countries, as well. We expect this to boost the corporate market within Nairobi strengthening its position as a regional hub for corporate travel. Along with the direct route, the decision by Air India to resume flights has been well thought out,” said Mr. Hasnain.
26/07/19 Claire Wanja/KBC News
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