budget hotels in kenya
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The problem with Budget Hotels in Kenya The hospitality industry has become a competitive one in the country and the world at large as people
keep travelling from one place to another and will always require a place to put up. With the
competitions growing higher each day, its complexities also increase, but still, it does not deter investors
from indulging in it. Budget hotels in Kenya are not devoid of the complexities that come with owning a
hotel in Kenya.
To be a successful hotelier though, you only need to understand how complex the industry is, and know
how to sail through the stormy winds. There are a few problems associated with budget hotels in Kenya,
but despite all these, people still prefer them because they are kind on the wallet. Below are some of
the problems:
Reachability
Most budget hotels in Kenya are situated in places that a bit far from the city center. This is so because,
the buildings or land within the city center is quite expensive and since it is a budget hotel, it definitely
cannot afford to spend so much on rent or land. The proprietors therefore choose to acquire a location
that is out of town, at a more subsidized rate. This makes it difficult to reach, especially during late
hours.
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Incentives
Most budget hotels, being just that, do not have a lot of finances to run the business. Most of them
depend solely on the cash that visitors pay anytime they check in. It therefore becomes difficult to
manage on low cash flow. The management therefore opts to provide sub-standard incentives that will
of course cost them less, but might not satisfy the customers.
Obsolete technology
Every good thing comes with a price and technology is one of them. It is expensive to keep up with
technological advancements that come in every minute. Budget hotels in Kenya find this quite expensive
and therefore, it is no surprise that you might check into a budget hotel and lack internet or hot water
showers. This is because they operate on a budget and sometimes, there are some things that might be
termed as luxuries.
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Competition
The other problem with budget hotels is competition. Most people seem to have realized the catch that
is in the hotel industry and everyone wants to be part of it. Competition is rife and budget hotels in
Kenya try to beat the others in the market. Sometimes they concentrate so much on beating the
competition and forget to offer what they are initially meant to offer. Staying at the top require more
time, energy and commitment that is why sometimes they forget their initial purpose.
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