TWIGA TIMES
TATO is so grateful to present to you our insightful Magazine; Twiga Times, to keep you updated with latest tourism trends and events that shape the industry. For more click here.
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY (TRA) EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR APRIL 2022 VAT RETURNS TILL 31ST MAY 2022
On 21st May 2022, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) issued a statement announcing that April 2022 VAT returns are due 31st May 2022. See here official statement by the TRA
TANZANIAN TOUR OPERATORS PROMOTE TOURISM IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES NOW
In support of President Her Excellency, Samia Suluhu Hassan’s initiatives to promote the destination Tanzania, TATO initiated a Tourism Reboot program with 7- and 10-days of Familiarization FAM trips designed for US travel trade to experience Tanzania and its beauties first hand. Read more
TANZANIAN PRESIDENT SOLIDIFIES TOURISM TIES WITH US
Tanzania and the United States have pledged to promote and develop trade and tourism between the two countries following a meeting last Friday (April 15) between Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and US Vice President, Kamala Harris. Read more here
TOURISM’S VAT ON DEPOSIT HEADACHE: IS THERE A PANACEA?
During the peak of Covid-19, there were many safari cancellations resulting in mass refunds to tourists. To add salt to the wound this also resulted in complications on the VAT front. OP-ED by Pamela Salehe, a Senior Manager of Tax Services PWC Arusha office, as published in the newspaper The Citizen on 21st April 2022. […]
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY (TRA) EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR MARCH 2022 VAT RETURNS TILL 30TH APRIL 2022
On 20th April 2022, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) issued a statement announcing that March 2022 VAT returns are due 30th April 2022. See here official statement by the TRA (Swahili). English version of TRA statement
TANZANIA TOUR OPERATORS IN US FOR THE ROYAL TOUR LAUNCH
Tato’s mission, led by its Chairman, Mr. Wilbard Chambulo, arrived in New York a day before the debut for the Premiere of Peter Greenberg’s latest feature film, Tanzania, The Royal Tour. Read more here
TATO, TANZANIA’S TOUR OPERATORS ARRIVE EN FORCE to NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, between 18th and 22nd APRIL 2022
Arusha, Tanzania, 14th April 2022 — TANZANIA is the home of the Number #1 Safari destination in the World and houses four of the most coveted adventure destinations on earth: the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, and Ngorongoro Crater. TATO, Tanzania Association of Tour Operators, Tanzania’s leading members-only group advocating for over 300 private expert tour […]
TANAPA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Digital solutions for enhanced traffic management in the Serengeti National Park. Please download the document here.
DAR TOURISM RECORDS TREMENDOUS SUCCESS AMID COVID
TANZANIA’s tourism sector has recorded remarkable success in 2021 in terms of the number of visitors and revenue that went up by 76 per cent amid Covid – 19 pandemic. Read more here
UNDP BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO TANZANIA’S TOURISM
“The data speaks volumes on the positive impact of UNDP’s backed TATO and the Government initiatives have had in the tourism industry,” said TATO CEO, Mr. Sirili Akko, adding: “I believe this is just the beginning of our journey in building back better a tourism industry that is inclusive, resilient, and prosperous”. Read more here
UPROAR AS CABLE CARS PROJECT ON MOUNT KILIMANJARO TAKES SHAPE
The chairman of the 300 plus members flamboyant Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), Mr. Wilbard Chambulo, says the cable cars project seems to be a fantasy, as it is impossible for a business to make a windfall profit in the first year. Read more here
HOPE AS UN AGENCIES ROOT FOR TOURISM IN TANZANIA
United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) Tanzania through its Green Growth and Innovation Disruptions project is in collaboration with the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) and UNWTO supporting the preparation for the integrated tourism and LED strategy. To read more please click here
HOW TOURISM DOLLARS TRICKLE INTO THE POCKETS OF POOR TANZANIANS
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Tanzania through its Green Growth and Innovation Disruptions project is in collaboration with the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) and UNWTO supporting the preparation for the integrated tourism and LED strategy. To read more please click here
TANZANIA WELCOMES YOU WITH OPEN ARMS 🤗 – No PCR for Vaccinated Travelers, FAM TRIPS for Travel Trade
Tanzania New Travel Advisory As of 17th March 2022, a negative PCR test is no longer required for vaccinated travelers to enter Tanzania.Please read the extract from the official Government notice link. ❓ Question:My vaccination card does not have a QR code, what should I do? 💡 Answer:In three easy steps, you can get your […]
