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A new report by the Central Bank of Kenya has revealed that bed occupancy in some Kenyan hotels increased to 30 percent in June and July, respectively, from 19 percent in April.

Bed occupancy in hotels in Nairobi and Mombasa counties improved in July, while the occupancy in the rest of the country declined.

The occupancy levels in hotels in Nairobi and Nakuru counties were boosted by the World Rally championship in June.

The report noted that hotels in Nakuru County reported that they were fully booked during this event.

In addition, the end of financial year expenditure by the national and county governments boosted hotels operations in the rest of the country in June.

Hotels in Mombasa reported improved business in July 2021, mainly attributed to the July school holiday and the high season for tourists.

Consistent with the improved level of bed occupancy, the utilization of restaurant services …

 Kenya’s own leading casual dining chain, Big Square, has accomplished yet another milestone in its strategic expansion program, by officially opening its 12^th outlet at Shell Service Station in Mountain View.

The new outlet, which cost Kes.45 million is part of the restaurant chain’s plan to bring an outlet closer to more of the people of Nairobi., The new branch occupies 4,000 sq. ft with a seating capacity of 150 customers.

Speaking on Big Square’s strategic expansion program and the launch of the new outlet, Sebastian McKinlay Managing Director, Interstrat Limited, Big Square’s parent company said: “An increasingly globalized environment and Kenya’s growing population and economy is fuelling demand for new retail formats that meet consumers preferences and aspirations. Based on these insights, we are deliberately forging partnerships such as this so that we realize our growth strategies at the same time creating memorable experiences for our customers through …