With zero per cent occupancy, Mr Ishpal Oberoi has to cough up Sh1.4 million every month to maintain his hotel on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Even when the tourism sector was at its worst due to terrorism, the investor said hoteliers managed to stay afloat through other business avenues.
Not even terrorism could destroy the industry, but Covid-19 has,” said Mr Oberoi, Kuldip's Touring Company managing director.
Mr Oberoi, Kenya Association of Tour Operators (Kato) Coast branch chairman, said he has exhausted his financial reserves and he is now relying on bank loans.
Operators want Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala to agitate for reduction of water and electricity costs.
