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 […]
Uganda and Zanzibar have been named among the UK`s Bradt Guides`15 best places to visit in the world in 2024. Founded in 1974, Bradt Guides is one of the world`s leading publishers of travel guides. The archipelago of Zanzibar was ranked as one of the best destinations for winter sun in 2024. “With its enticing […]
THE newly appointed installed Conservation Commissioner for Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Musa Kuji has been a tall order to make sure tourist arrivals reach three million in 2024. The tourist arrivals target for 2024 is among 14 directives given to the new TANAPA boss by the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Angellah Kairuki during […]
Tourism grew swiftly last year in both revenue and visitor numbers, driven by steady economic recovery from ravages COVID-19. Read more; https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tourism-grows-swiftly-as-economy-steams-ahead-4484702
Zanzibar is set to break the ground in East African tourism with the construction of the Montuli, a luxurious seven-star hotel on the idyllic island of Pemba For more read; https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/zanzibar-unveils-plans-for-east-africa-s-first-seven-star-hotel-4483878
Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has stepped up an emergency relief valued at $51,200 to victims of deadly mudslides that rocked Katesh township in Hanang’ District, Manyara Region, Tanzania, early December 2023. It rained cats and dogs in Katesh and its environs on the day, leading part of the nearby Mount Hanang to collapse, […]
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 […]
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 […]
