International tourism exceeds expectations with arrivals up by 52 million in 2013

International tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52 million international tourists travelling the world in 2013. For 2014, UNWTO forecasts 4% to 4.5% growth – again, above the long term projections.

Government to relocate 400,000 people from Mt.Elgon

More than 400,000 people are to be relocated by government from the Mt. Elgon area following devastating landslides that struck Bududa District on Monday afternoon, a process government says could take up to 6 months.