INDIAN celebrities have increasingly preferred Tanzania as their favourite holiday destination due to the latter’s abundant tourist attractions, according to the High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, Mr Bishwadip Dey. High Commissioner Dey made the comment over the weekend when he led delegates to commemorate the 78th anniversary of India’s independence. In his speech, the […]
TANZANIANS, especially those in the tourism sector, are encouraged to embrace patriotism by actively safeguarding and enhancing the country’s image to cement trust with visitors. During the opening of a tour guide training session at the African Wildlife Management, Mweka (CAWM-Mweka) in Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Rector Prof Jafari Kideghesho emphasised the importance of this dedication. Prof […]
Tanzania is positioned to capture a significant portion of the Indian outbound travel market valued at $18.8 billion, distinguished US travel specialist Stephen Richer has said. Speaking to members of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (Tato) in Arusha over the weekend, Richer offered invaluable insights on tapping into this expanding market. Mr. Richer highlighted […]
ARUSHA: TANZANIA tour operators have been equipped on how to tap into the booming Indian outbound travel market, currently worth 18.8 billion US dollars (about 50.7tri/-). A renowned USA travel expert Stephen Richer shared incredible insights on Indian burgeoning outbound travel market with Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) over the weekend in Arusha. Mr Richer […]
Date: August 9, 2024Location: Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha, TanzaniaTime: 3:20 PM 6:01 PMAttendees: 40 TATO Members On August 9, 2024, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) held a highly productive meeting at the Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha. The meeting, attended by 40 TATO members, featured renowned USA tourism specialist, Mr. Stephen Richer.The session […]
Tourists can soar above Tarangire National Park, taking in dazzling views of majestic wildlife and sceneryHigh above the plains of Tarangire National Park in Tanzania, a hot air balloon glides smoothly through the morning sky, carrying anxious tourists on a magical flight experience.“Watching the balloon inflate is like seeing magic happen right before your eyes,” […]
Zanzibar Association for Tourism Investors (ZATI) chairman Rahim Bhaloo, who is also chairman of the Zanzibar commission for Tourism (ZCT), cited pressing family issues as the reason for his departure. He stated, “I feel I can’t now dedicate more time, energy and resources to the cause”. Bhaloo also mentioned that it was time for new […]
Few days after President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the first electric train locally addressed as the SGR, more than 1,000 teachers from Dar es Salaam Region took a trip with the transport to visit Mikumi National Park. The visit, coordinated by the Dar es Salaam Regional Office, aimed at supporting various efforts by President Samia, including to […]
Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Dunstan Kitandula has wooed Esperanto speakers to come to invest in the tourist sector in Tanzania, insisting, they will not regret their decision. Esperanto is an artificial language devised in 1887 as an international medium of communication, based on roots from the chief European languages. It retains […]
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) announces the release of its comprehensive Safari Guide Code of Conduct and Ethics. This initiative aims to elevate safari guiding standards across Tanzania, reinforcing TATO’s commitment to sustainable tourism and preserving Tanzania’s natural and cultural heritage. Key Highlights: TATO urges all tour operators to adopt this code and […]
In a significant boost to Tanzania’s tourism industry profile, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has been nominated to represent the global affiliate members board at the 67th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, in Livingstone, Zambia. In an official email, UN Tourism officials, including Ion Vilcu and Mar de Miguel, […]
Arusha, Tanzania – May 3, 2024 – The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), proudly celebrating 40 years of existence and boasting over 300 licensed members, is excited to announce its participation in Africa’s leading travel trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024. The event is scheduled to be held in Durban, South Africa, from May […]
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) announces to all its esteemed customers the temporary closure of some of the roads with in the Conservation Area following damage caused by the heavy rains during this season. Roads that will be affected by the temporary closure starting 27th April, 2024 include; The Ngoitoktok Road going to Lerai […]
The minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Angella Kairuki, has announced significant changes to the tourism license fee structure for tour operators as she seeks to trim down on the costs of doing business and boost the number of tourists. The new measure will see a 50 percent reduction of the annual Mount Kilimanjaro […]
Starting April 1st, 2024, TANAPA will implement new fees for tourist vehicles, categorized by weight. Vehicles weighing from 0 to 2 tons will be charged TZS 20,000, excluding VAT, in line with current 2024 TANAPA tariffs. Extended vehicles weighing from 2 tons up to 3.5 tons will be charged the fee applicable to vehicles weighing […]
