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Tanzania Travel & Tourism news for tourism professionals, visitors in Tanzania. Breaking news relevant to travel, safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in Tanzania. Dar es Salaam and Tanzania Travel and visitors’ information. Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
East Africa’s AFCON 2027 Visa Plan: Why Can’t Tourists Travel Freely All Year?
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are working toward a common tourist visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Tanzania Tourism Police Extortion Network? TTSSP Safety Leader Alleges Death Threats After Exposing Corruption
“You Do Not Qualify to Be a Tanzanian”: TTSSP Leader Alleges Death Threats and Tourism Police...
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, Rising Fuel Bills and an Industry That Refuses to Sit Still
Excerpt — approximately 50 words From Riyadh Air’s Manchester debut and British Airways’ Tanzania...
EgyptAir Launches Zanzibar Flights as African Airlines Race to Expand Across Africa
EgyptAir’s new Cairo-Zanzibar flights are part of a bigger aviation shift across Africa. From...
Is Flying to and from Russia Becoming Too Dangerous? Airlines Face a New Ukraine Drone Reality
Russia’s skies are becoming a new aviation risk zone as Ukrainian drone attacks trigger air-defense...
Fire Breaks Out on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania; No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park near Tanzania’s border with Kenya, triggering...
Africa Tourism Investment in 2026: Visas Are Opening, So Where Are the Investors?
Africa's tourism investment story is changing fast. Visa barriers are falling, arrivals are...
United States Placed on Labor Rights Watch List Alongside Kenya, Vietnam, Israel, Peru, and Other Nations: Why Global Tourism Should Care
The United States has been placed on an international labor rights watch list alongside countries...
IATA: Is Geopolitics Finally Slowing the Global Air Travel Recovery?
Global air travel demand declined for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery, according to...
Marriott Expands All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Zanzibar Amid Growing Competition
Marriott International is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio with new agreements in Jamaica and...
Tourism Safety or Government Deception? Inside the Tanzania TTSSP Investigation
For nearly a year, the world believed TTSSP was protecting Tanzania's tourism industry. Now...
Can Tourism Deliver Tanzania’s $1 Trillion Vision by 2050?
Tanzania has placed tourism at the center of its Vision 2050 development strategy, targeting a US$1...
Asiana’s Departure Marks a Turning Point in the Battle Between Star Alliance and SkyTeam
Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, ending a 23-year membership as it...
Tanzania’s Iconic Gombe Chimpanzees Plunge Nearly 50 Percent Since Jane Goodall’s Era
The descendants of the chimpanzees that helped Jane Goodall revolutionize modern science are...
Kenya and Tanzania Deepen Tourism Cooperation Despite No Formal Partnership with ATB
First in 2021 and now again, Kenya and Tanzania are strengthening tourism cooperation through joint...
From Safari to Beach: Air Tanzania Opens Seamless Travel Route to Seychelles
Air Tanzania has launched its inaugural Dar es Salaam–Seychelles route, marked by a ceremonial...
Conservation Experts Seek Balance Between Wildlife and Human Activity in Tanzania
Conservation experts in Tanzania are seeking sustainable solutions to balance wildlife protection...
Air Tanzania Earns TTSSP Certification, Strengthening Visitor Safety and Industry Standards
Air Tanzania,known as the wings of Kilimanjaro, has been certified by TTSSP, reinforcing Tanzania’s...
Tourism and Conservation Push Indigenous Communities to the Brink in Tanzania and Beyond
Tourism and conservation projects are increasingly displacing Indigenous communities, from...
Tanzania Strengthens Global Tourism Confidence with New Safety Integration Initiative
Tanzania is reinforcing its global tourism appeal by prioritizing safety through the TTSSP Global...
Seychelles and Tanzania Show Tourism Resilience as Gulf Aviation Disruptions Impact Travel
Seychelles and Tanzania are demonstrating tourism resilience amid disruptions affecting Gulf...
Africa Hotel Development Pipeline Reaches Record 123,846 Rooms as Egypt Leads Growth
Africa’s hotel development pipeline has reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels, growing...
Rescue Teams Deployed as Floodwaters Strand Tourists Inside Serengeti National Park
Tanzanian authorities have deployed rescue teams across Serengeti National Park after heavy rains...
Serengeti National Park Faces Climate Onslaught
Exceptionally heavy rains have flooded key roads in Serengeti National Park, stranding tourist...
Pesalink–PAPSS Partnership Signals New Era for African Payments Beyond the US Dollar
Africa’s financial landscape is shifting as Pesalink and PAPSS enable instant cross-border payments...
Air Tanzania Launches Direct Flights to Nigeria and Ghana, Boosting East–West Africa Connectivity
Air Tanzania has launched direct flights linking Tanzania with Nigeria and Ghana, cutting travel...
Tanzania Targets More Tourists Under Vision 2050
Tanzania is intensifying global tourism marketing under Vision 2050, targeting higher arrivals and...
Africa’s Tourism Sector Set for Rapid Growth as Aviation and Infrastructure Investments Accelerate
Africa’s tourism industry is set for rapid growth as investments in aviation, airport...
Helicopter Rescue Mission on Mount Kilimanjaro Ends in Tragedy, Highlights Heroism of First Responders
A helicopter rescue mission on Mount Kilimanjaro ended in tragedy on Christmas Eve, killing five...
From Kilimanjaro to Ruwenzori: Africa’s Mountains Become Frontline of Climate Finance Battle
African mountain ranges, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Ruwenzori Mountains, are...
Tanzania Tourism Safety Sets New Standard as TTSSP Signs MOU with African Tourism Board Marketing and World Tourism Network
Tanzania is strengthening its position as a leading safe tourism destination in Africa through a...
Why a U.S. Travel Ban Punishes Innocent Travelers—and Hurt Tourism: WTN Calls for Action
U.S. travel bans are once again reshaping global mobility—punishing innocent travelers, disrupting...
TTSSP: Tanzania Tourism Protection Model Other African Destinations Should Follow
Tanzania is setting a new standard for tourism safety in Africa through its TTSSP agency, which...
Is Tanzania Safe for Tourists? Tourism Leaders, Visitors and Journalists Say Yes
Some western nations have issued travel advisories for Tanzania following recent unrest and human...
Tanzania Appoints Schengen Representative to Strengthen Tourist Safety and International Partnerships
The Tanzania Tourism Sector Safety and Protection (TTSSP) has appointed Mrs. Rosemary Severine Mato...
Tanzania Sets 8 Million Tourist Target as Dr Kijaji Assumes Tourism Ministry
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Dr Ashatu Kijaji as Minister for Natural...
How a Tragedy in Israel Echoes Through Tanzania’s Growing Tourism Ties
Israel is preparing to return the body of Tanzanian student Joshua Mollel, killed in the 2023 Hamas...
Tanzanias Tourism Defies Political Unrest as International Arrivals Surge
Tanzania’s tourism industry is thriving despite recent political unrest, with international...
African Women Rising in Tourism, Set To Take Strategic Steps
Setting a serious agenda for tourism development, African women are coming up, rising up to take a...
Tanzania Election Protests and Internet Shutdown Threaten Tourism Comeback
Tanzania, one of East Africa’s most popular travel destinations, is facing a wave of protests and a...
Indian Women raise voices in Tourism and Hospitality
Counting back to the World Tourism Day marked across the world on September 27 this year, Indian...
Country Style Village Jamaica Makes A Difference in Tanzania
Kilivel Adventure Africa is proud to announce a formal partnership with the Villages as Businesses...
European Ambassador in Tanzania Tour Kilimanaro
European diplomats accredited to Tanzania were in the Northern tourist circuit for a special...
Qatar and Zanzibar Cooperation Goes Beyond Tourism
Strengthening bilateral cooperation, Tanzania and Qatar have agreed to cooperate in various key...
Tanzania Is on The Way To Become Africa’s Safest Tourism Destination
Tanzania is one of Africa’s most spectacular destinations, combining world-class wildlife safaris...
Tanzania Excitement for AFCON 2027 in Full Swing
Join Us in Promoting a Cultural Legacy for Mainland Tanzania and for the World is the message...
Safari Gateway Becomes The Trusted Partner for African Tourism Board USA & Germany in Zanzibar
Safari Gateway in Zanzibar, Tanzania, has been approved as a trusted partner for the African...
Tanzania Tourism Safety is Taken Seriously by Dr. Majaliwa Maswila leading TTSSP
A joint venture between the Tanzania Tourism Sector Safety & Protection Unit (TTSSP) and the...
Canadian Weddings East African Style on Kilimanjaro
The couple, Kelsey Bone and Scot Pominville from Regina, Saskatchewan, decided to tie the knot on a...
European Tourists Flock to Zanzibar in Record Numbers
Europe remains the main source of tourists traveling to Zanzibar for beach vacations and...
38 People Killed, 28 Injured in Kilimanjaro Fiery Bus Crash
According to local authorities, a tragic accident involving two collided passenger buses in the...
European Union and Tanzania set for Tourism Partnership
Seeking traditional tourist markets in key European states, Tanzania is targeting more Europeans to...
Armed Poachers Kill Rhinos in Serengeti Destroying the Maasai Mara Ecosystem
Commercial-scale poaching is emerging as a significant concern in East Africa’s tourism jewel, the...
Tanzania Hosts 2025 World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala
The ceremony will signify the commencement of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which encompasses regional...
Tanzania Reduces Annual Tourism Fees
The key priorities currently being pursued by the Tanzanian government include the promotion of...
Tanzania Refutes Foreign NGOs Claims on Ruaha Killings Incident
Two weeks ago, several human rights organizations circulated claims that rangers from Tanzania...
Tanzania Introduces New Code of Conduct for Tour Guides
The recently implemented Code of Conduct and guidelines for tour guides address seven essential...
Tanzania Goes After European Tourists
The roadshows were strategically planned to enhance Tanzania's presence in key European markets and...
American Tourists Love Tanzania
Renowned for its exceptional wildlife, as well as its rich heritage and cultural sites, Tanzania is...
Tanzanian Tourism Takes $150M Hit Over Alleged Human Right Abuses
Tanzanian government's plans to expand Ruaha National Park could potentially displace 21,000 local...
Tanzania Hosts Regional UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum
Gastronomy tourism, often referred to as culinary or food tourism, emphasizes the exploration of a...
Heads of State in Africa Sign EAC-SADC Communique on Security Situation in DRC & Rwanda
The safety and security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda has become a...
Air France Returns to Tanzania with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar Flights
Air France has resumed its flights to Tanzania after a hiatus of 28 years, now operating three...
Where Peaceful Tourism Prevails Naturally
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater, under the guidance of the Ngorongoro...
France Simplifies Travel Visa Process for Tanzanian Citizens
Tanzanian travelers to France primarily consist of students, government officials, business...
Saudi Arabia and Tanzania Set for Closer Business Cooperation
In 2019, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched its national tourism strategy, aiming to attract 100...
Zanzibar Banks on Halal Tourism
Zanzibar Tourism sees a potential profit arm by promoting Halal Tourism, targeting visitors from...
Swahili International Tourism Expo set for October in Tanzania
The eighth edition of the Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE) is slated to take place next...
Shame on 16 SADC Countries: “Free The Girls!”- Tourism Hero Dr. Walter Mzembi
Dr. Walter Mzembi, a leading senior figure, former tourism minister, former foreign minister, and...
Qatar and Tanzania Tourism Cooperation
Qatar and Tanzania have agreed and then signed a memorandum of understanding that would strengthen...
Oman and Tanzania Sign New Air Transport Agreement
Officials from Oman and Tanzania stated that the agreement established in 1982 required updates to...
African Tourism Misused by Dirty Politics of Russia and China
In June this year Juergen Steinmetz, the founding Chairman of the African Tourism Board warned ATB...
Russia and Tanzania Sign Major Air Transport Agreement
Tanzania and Russia have reportedly agreed to adhere to their respective national laws regarding...
Tanzania Targets More Tourists From Non-Traditional Markets
Through diversification of tourist visiting sites and searching for new markets, Tanzania is...
First Disaster Alert Center Established in Tanzania
Extensive study conducted by UNDRR has revealed that states with advanced multi-hazard early...
Tanzania Celebrates Europe Day with EU Tourism Message
The European Union Ambassador to Tanzania and the East African Community, Ms. Christine Grau...
Air Tanzania Launches Flights to Dubai
After acquiring a new aircraft last week, Tanzania’s national airline has launched its first four...
The Next UN Tourism Secretary General Emerged? Refreshing!
UN-Tourism (UNWTO) is in desperate need of a new leader. He doesn't know it yet, and did not say no...
Air Tanzania Joins De Havilland Dash 8-400 Program
DCS Program ensures excellent availability of parts and accurate cost estimation for customers.
