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New park fees killing our business, say tour operators

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Tourism CS Rebecca Miano. [File, Standard]

Tourism industry stakeholders have warned that Kenya risks losing visitors to competing African destinations due to an increase in park fees.

In a petition to the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, tour operators say the new prices are eroding Kenya's advantage in a region.

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