Abstract:
The paper gives an overview of the tourism sector in the post Covid-19 period among East African
Countries which forms the East African Community (EAC) an intergovernmental organization comprised of 7
nations in East Africa. The article introduces the EAC region and tourism industry, its current status, and
significance. The study’s findings are based on desktop research methodology that relied on published
reports, studies, and statistics. Further, the paper summarizes the tourism industry of member states before,
during, and the period after the Covid-19 pandemic in the region. The article provides statistical evidence on
the Post Covid-19 tourism numbers reflecting growth and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Further, the
study provides the pathways and opportunities for states and region for the recovery, growth, and
development beyond the pandemic. In conclusion, the statistical evidence provided finds that most of East
African countries are at above 50 percent recovery level. The study recommends a more organized open data
collection regarding the tourism industry in the east African countries for a longer period as a necessity. The
growing body of research on the tourism industry necessitates the emphasis on this rigorous data collection
and documentation
