TATO disowns big firms over forex transactions saga

THE Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) yesterday distanced itself from alleged fraudulent activities by certain tour operators using the Government Payment System (GePG).

Elirehema Maturo, the TATO executive director, said at a press conference here yesterday that the association supports the Treasury in its efforts to improve the tourism industry’s operational integrity and transparency.

The Treasury said late last week that transactions amounting to $1m (2.7bn/-) were improperly transacted by tour companies, pointing at Peacock Tours and Safaris Ltd and Kilimanjaro Heroes Adventure Ltd.

He was thankful for being informed about the tour operators involved in using stolen payment cards for government payments, underscoring TATO’s commitment to upholding ethical standards within the industry.

The association was also ready to cooperate with government initiatives aimed at eliminating fraudulent practices, he said, while Wilbard Chambulo, the TATO chairman also voiced his outrage.

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