Women in the Tourism industry at the Coast region have come up together to form an association that will bring up together all the women in the sector from that region.

According to the chairperson of the Kenya association of Women in Tourism Millicent Odhiambo the association is also aimed at inspiring young girls who want to venture themselves in the tourism industry and hospitality.

"There are a lot of girls out there who want to be part of the industry but they lack role models and we want to be their role models and guiders".

The association dubbed Kenya association of women in tourism Mombasa Chapter is expected to be officially opened on the 31st August at the whitesands hotel.

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