Although Kenya last week became the latest country to have its tourist industry targeted by terrorists, UK tour operators reported no cancellations to the East African country.

Tourists were, however, taking measures to minimise personal risk; travel company Somak said it had 80-100 clients check if their hotels were frequented by Israelis.

The suicide bombing took place in a Mombasa hotel used primarily by Israeli tourists and coincided with a missile attack that narrowly failed to down an Israeli charter flight.

The hotel attack killed 15 people, including nine Kenyans, three Israelis and three suicide bombers.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office altered its travel advice to draw attention to the 'threat posed by terrorism in East Africa' but did not warn against travel to Kenya.

Tour operator Kuoni reported that of its 161 customers in Kenya not one asked to return home. Somak claimed it was 'business as usual'. Neither was offering refunds or compensation if customers cancelled.

Keith Betton of Abta said: 'This shocking attack was clearly targeted at Israel and Israelis, so most British travellers will just continue with their plans.

'Terrorism is a bit like lightning: you can predict where it might be but you can never be sure.'

· For the latest advice on travel to Kenya check the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk.