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While 60.6 percent of tourism activities in Zanzibar are reported to be conducted by foreigners, the government has stated that if locals do not change, they will continue to complain about these positions being occupied by people from outside the country. This was highlighted by the Chief Secretary of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Zena […]

Tourism investors in Zanzibar have voiced their concerns over the introduction of mandatory travel insurance, cautioning about its potential negative impacts on the industry. At a recent stakeholders meeting convened by the Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) at kwanza Resort, participants expressed frustration over the lack of prior consultation and information regarding the new […]

ZANZIBAR Second Vice-President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has called on local leaders and stakeholders to embrace creativity and innovation to enhance tourist attractions in Zanzibar, emphasising that there is still much work to be done to boost the sector. Mr Abdulla made the remarks during the ‘Mswahili wa Kipemba Cultural Festival’ in Pemba Island, an event […]

THE Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has signed agreements with four companies to boost tourism infrastructure. The Authority struck the deals with Sea and Bush Limited, Ritungu Tours and Safaris Limited and other partners for projects in Kijereshi, Pande, Swagaswaga game reserves and the Makuyuni area. Sea and Bush Limited will undertake the construction of […]

Dodoma: THE addition of a new wide-body jet to Air Tanzania Company Limited’s (ATCL), which boosts a youngest fleet in Africa, marks a significant strategic development for the national carrier. With this expansion, ATCL’s fleet now includes 16 aircraft, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the regional aviation market. The introduction of the wide-body […]

President Samia Suluhu Hassan director on Sunday that the annual Kizimkazi Festival should be officially added to the list of events that promote tourism in Tanzania, further enhancing its national and international profile. As the curtains closed on the 2024 Kizimkazi Festival, the President said it was clear that the event had once again fulfilled […]

ZANZIBAR has received a total of 68,223 foreign tourists in July this year, marking a 32.2 per cent increase compared to the 51,559 tourists who visited the islands in June. The number of tourists recorded last month is also higher by 15.2 per cent compared to the number of visitors in the same month last […]

PRESS RELEASE ON MPOX THREAT On August 17th, 2024, the Ministry of Health updated the public on the threat on Mpox outbreak following the global upsurge of cases, including in some East African countries.Due to this threat the public was advised to take recommended precautions to protect themselves and prevent the disease from entering the […]

Tanzania`s new Boeing B787 Dreamliner which was delayed due to weather challenges, is now expected to arrive in Zanzibar on Tuesday August 20,2024, the government has confirmed. The reception of the air craft will be led by president of Zanzibar, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, at Abeid Aman Karume International airport. Read more: https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/delayed-boeing-dreamliner-expected-to-arrive-today-in-zanzibar-4731554

Zanzibar president Dr Hussein Mwinyi has urged regional and district leaders to leverage the kizimkazi Festival to Identify and promote Investment opportunities on the island and to boost tourism attractions. Speaking at the Unguja Region, Dr Mwinyi emphasized the importance of using the festival as a platform to highlight investment prospects, particularly in the tourism […]

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 […]