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Journal of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality, and Management

Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal
Research Article

TOURISM IN TRANSITION: EAST AFRICA’S POST-COVID-19 LANDSCAPE AND POLICY DIRECTIONS

Authors & Affiliations
Mary Atieno Achieng
Department of Hospitality & Institutional Management, Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kenya.
Published: July 15, 2025
Volume 12, Issue 4 (2024)
Article ID: 1053
Peer-Reviewed
Open Access
Abstract

The paper gives an overview of the tourism sector in the post Covid-19 period among East African Countries which forms the East African Community (EAC) an intergovernmental organization comprised of 7 nations in East Africa. The article introduces the EAC region and tourism industry, its current status, and significance. The study’s findings are based on desktop research methodology that relied on published reports, studies, and statistics. Further, the paper summarizes the tourism industry of member states before, during, and the period after the Covid-19 pandemic in the region. The article provides statistical evidence on the Post Covid-19 tourism numbers reflecting growth and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Further, the study provides the pathways and opportunities for states and region for the recovery, growth, and development beyond the pandemic. In conclusion, the statistical evidence provided finds that most of East African countries are at above 50 percent recovery level. The study recommends a more organized open data collection regarding the tourism industry in the east African countries for a longer period as a necessity. The growing body of research on the tourism industry necessitates the emphasis on this rigorous data collection and documentation

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