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 […]
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is set to make a vibrant presence at ITB Berlin 2024, the world’s leading travel trade show, scheduled from March 5th to 7th. Alongside 20 co-exhibitors who are members of TATO, the organization aims to spotlight Tanzania’s diverse tourism offerings and forge valuable connections with industry professionals. Located […]
On 7th March 2024, the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) issued a notice to all tourism businesses and visitors during the holy fasting month of Ramadhan 2024. The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism requests collaboration from all tourism businesses to ensure a respectful atmosphere for both residents and visitors in Zanzibar. This period is one of […]
TANZANIA: The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has received a total of 125 tourists at the World Heritage Park of Kilwa Ruins on the island and Songo Tower. According to TAWA, the recent visits of tourists to the various attraction sites in the country is due to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s initiative-‘The Royal Tour’ that […]
Tanzania`s tourism sector has earned the country 3,3 billion US dollars (about 8.25tri/-) as of December last year, thanks to the Royal Tour film starred by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. According to the Parliamentary Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Tourism, the earnings are equivalent to 25 per cent of all foreign exchange in the […]
