Zanzibar determined to promote tourism

The Automobile Association of Tanzania (AAT) has entered into a partnership with some hotels to promote tourism.

As Kenya grapples with insecurity and the consequent ailing tourism, her neighbor Tanzania is confidently striding across the borders to replenish its parks with international visitors.
A closer look at the once vibrant industry, the number of international tourists’ arrivals has plummeted owing to the incessant terror threats and attacks from the Al-Shabaab militant group thereupon scaring the visitors away.The Tourism Recovery Taskforce, which is charged with the responsibility of...

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Dar, Kenya agree to promote tourism
Daily News
HIGH level delegations of government officials in the tourism and trade industry from Tanzania and Kenya are scheduled to meet early next month to chart ways of promoting smooth tour operations in the region. This comes in the wake of a ban reportedly ...
Kenya- Tanzania Tourism "War": Officials agreed to meet in FebruaryeTurboNews
Kenya gives Tanzania two weeks to resolve tour vans disputeThe Standard Digital News (satire) (press release)...

Mount Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa at 5,885m, is arguably one of the biggest attractions in Africa. There is always therefore a special recognition for those who take the liberty and risk to climb the highest mountain in Africa.

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) is a major tourist attraction, bringing thousands of guests to Zanzibar for the annual event.  Working with local hotels, tour operators and suppliers, ZIFF is also a stimulating force in the local tourist economy.

In order to further contribute to Zanzibar tourism, ZIFF is proud to announce its partnership with ZATI, Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors. ZIFF and ZATI will be working together to promote ZIFF and Zanzibar as a destination...

Travel and tourism to Zanzibar Zanzibar President inaugurates airport expansion
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Yesterday saw the official inauguration of the completed works on Zanzibar's main airport on the island of Unguja, “Abeid Amani Karume International Airport,” as it is now known. Zanzibar's President, Ali Mohamed Shein, did the honors of cutting the ...
Shein inaugurates Zanzibar's newly refurbhed airportDaily News

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Zanzibar: A haven for halal tourism
Arab News
When you think about Zanzibar, you instantly think of turquoise-blue water, shallow sandbars and a perfect getaway. Recently, this island has been much in demand among tourists who are looking for an affordable yet unique vacation as well as investors ...
Stone Town in need of faceliftDaily News | The National Newspaper (press release) (blog)

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Visitors to Zanzibar grew by 14% in 2014 but locals know they must do more than simply trade on its natural beauty.

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Zanzibar tourism concerned about cancellation of elections
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When the government in semi-autonomous Zanzibar formally announced the cancellation of the elections held at the end of October, the reaction was swift as tourism stakeholders expressed their rising concern over the impact of the political stalemate on ...