120+ members from nearly 267 tour companies participated in the 40th AGM held at Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha.Corporate social responsibility must be scaled up through TATO – is a key resolution reached.Six new board members elected.Collaboration with the government remains the beacon of tourism industry’s growth. The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Tanzania […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced the opening of applications for Tourism Business Licenses (TTBL) for the year 2024. All tourism operators, including Tour Operators, Safari Outfitters, Travel Agents, and various other categories as per the Tourism Act No. 29 of 2008, are advised to initiate […]
In a landmark event, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) celebrated its 40th anniversary at the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 28, 2023, unveiling a revitalized logo under the astute leadership of Chairman Wilbard Chambulo. The momentous occasion, held in Arusha and attended by industry stakeholders and government officials, highlighted TATO’s unwavering […]
Tanzania continues to dilly-dally on the operationalisation of the East African single tourist visa, which would make the region a single tourist destination. Dodoma is still reluctant to be part of the East African community (EAC) Single Tourist Visa (STV) on grounds that the bloc is yet to address security and financial implications of the […]
WHENEVER President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s name is mentioned, the image of peace and reconciliation spirit in Tanzania will automatically come into your mind. In two years since she took over the office, Dr Samia introduced the 4Rs philosophy (Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding) to maintain peace and stability in the country. The Head of State […]
Arusha. Former Commissioner of conservation for the Tanzania National Parks, Dr,Allan Kijazi who is retiring from the Public service sector has listed some of the gains made during his tenure, including the establishment of the largest National Park in East Africa. According to Dr. Kijazi, when he moved in to head the conservation entity in […]
Arusha. Its another conference boom season for Arusha, a city that was severely hit by Covid-19 three years ago. From the lodges tucked outside the city to hotels based in the city centre, its hustle and bustle as all manner of meeting get underway. The hotels are registering brisk business as both their accommodation rooms […]
A strategic airstrip within the Saadani National Park in Coast Region has been temporarily closed to pave way for maintenance, the Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) has announced. In a statement issued recently by the TANAPA Acting Conservation Commissioner, Juma Kuji, they pleaded with tourism players to exercise patience as the Saadani airstrip will remain closed […]
Tour operators in Tanzania are negotiating with the German leisure airline, Condor with a view to enticing with the Frankfurt-based airline to include the northern circuit in its East African Scheduled flights,arrently covering Nairobi, Zanzibar and Mombasa. Tourism is currently Tanzania`s number one foreign exchange earner, bringing in $3.15 billion during the year ending September […]
President Samia`s participation and drive towards promoting tourism and personally launching the Royal Tour in the catalyst that made the achievement a reality. Read More: Direct flights between Tanzania and United States to begin 2024 | The Citizen
Burigi-Chato National Park may soon become the home of the ‘Big Five’ if the proposed plan of introducing species of white rhino from South Africa is anything to go by. Authorities are mulling over plans of introducing not less that 20 rhinos, a move bent on spurring tourism activities in the protected area that was […]
On 16th October 2023, TATO members welcomed another group of travel agents from the US, set to explore the beauties of Tanzania. Agent, Quote I want to tell you that I greatly enjoyed the FAM trip. It is hands down the best FAM I have been on. I think that I have a very good […]
On 18th September 2023, TATO members welcomed another group of travel agents from the US, set to explore the beauties of Tanzania. Agent Quote: It was truly a pleasure to meet everyone. I want to express my enthusiasm about the exciting possibilities in Tanzania. My trip there left me inspired by the potential of this […]
The high cost of air travel in Africa has been described as a barrier to tourism.Travelers within the continent not only pay higher ticket prices but also more tax to board a commercial aircraft.This emerged at the just-ended World Travel and Tourism council (WTTC) global summit in Kigali Rwanda.Speakers at the high-profile event -heads of […]
Tanzania has been chosen to host the office of the 24th Commission on Forests and Wildlife of Africa (AFWC24) for a two-year term, spanning from 2023 to 2025.The East African Community (EAC) member state was selected to host the office of the 24th Commission on Forests and Wildlife of Africa (AFWC24) during a meeting in […]
