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The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) recently held a pivotal meeting with the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) on January 14, 2024, to address pressing issues surrounding business licensing in the tourism sector. The meeting, attended by TATO Vice Chairman Mr. Henry Kimambo, BRELA CEO Mr. Mnyasi, and representatives from TAMISEMI and LGAs, aimed to resolve long-standing challenges faced by tour operators and improve service delivery across the sector.

Key Topics of Discussion

The meeting covered a range of critical topics, including:

  • Double Licensing: Addressing the overlapping requirements of BRELA and TTLB (TALA) licenses for tour operators.
  • Standardization of Fees: Tackling inconsistencies in liquor license fees across districts.
  • System Integration: Harmonizing BRELA and TAUSI systems to eliminate double registrations.
  • Simplified Renewals: Streamlining license renewal processes and introducing automatic expiry notifications.
  • Service Levy Concerns: Clarifying levy requirements for main offices versus branches.
  • Improved Customer Service: Enhancing response times and accessibility for license-related queries.
  • Capacity Building: Training government workers to better understand the unique needs of the tourism industry.

Resolutions and Action Points

Key resolutions from the meeting include:

  1. Collaboration Between BRELA and TTLB: Efforts to integrate systems and resolve double licensing issues.
  2. Refunds for Unlawful Licenses: Group A businesses registered via TAUSI to receive refunds upon request.
  3. Fee Standardization: BRELA to investigate and standardize liquor license fees nationwide.
  4. Capacity Building: TATO to organize training sessions for government workers to improve service delivery.
  5. Proposal Submission: TATO to compile a comprehensive list of licensing challenges and submit recommendations before the new financial year.

Next Steps

BRELA committed to working with TAMISEMI and TTLB (TALA) to streamline processes and reduce regulatory bottlenecks. Meanwhile, TATO will continue advocating for the tourism industry by proposing necessary amendments and organizing capacity-building initiatives.

This meeting underscores TATO’s dedication to fostering a conducive business environment for tour operators and strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders to support Tanzania’s thriving tourism sector.

Stay tuned for updates on these initiatives as TATO continues to champion the interests of its members and the broader tourism industry.

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