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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kenya hopes to cash in on international golfers to market the country’s tourism attractions, according to the Kenya Tourism Board chief executive Betty Radier.<\/p>\n

She said spin-off tours by golfers after tournaments have spiced up the sport and is quickly putting Kenya on the global map as a golf sporting destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe prevailing all-weather season and other attributes such as connectivity from a golf course to a beach or a game drive have pulled golfers into the country,\u201d said the CEO.<\/p>\n

Radier spoke in Kisumu during a two-day golf tournament by Sunset Golf Society held at Nyanza Golf Club.<\/p>\n

The event brought together golfers from the western region and Rwanda.<\/p>\n

According to Mintel International Group Golf Tourism, golf travelers spend on average 2.5 times more than leisure tourists at a destination.<\/p>\n

Further survey shows the average length of a trip of a domestic visitor is 3.6 days, whereas a golfer stays 4.6 days.<\/p>\n

Overseas golf travelers stay minimum 7 nights according to a survey conducted by Golf Travel Consulting.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving a round of golf in the morning, and basking on one of our pristine and white sandy beaches in the same afternoon or having a morning game drive and in the mid-morning get the opportunity to tee off from the Northern to the southern hemisphere is all what make Kenya a magical golf sport destination,\u201d said Radier<\/p>\n

She said Kenya has continued to cement her position as a growing golf destination through the annual Magical Kenya Open that attracts participation of over 40 countries across the globe.<\/p>\n

The KTB head said Kenya has made strides in the development of golf over the years a move, she says has placed the country as the best golfing destination in Africa.<\/p>\n

Last year at the 7th Annual World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony held in Dubai, Kenya was named Africa’s best golf destination ahead of South Africa, Egypt and Morocco.<\/p>\n

The tournament’s chairman James Ondigo said it has attracted interest in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania is set for further growth.<\/p>\n

Kisumu County governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said there is need to improve golf facilities in the region to meet international standards.<\/p>\n

He said Kisumu is prepared to host next year’s Africities Summit in May.<\/p>\n

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