Tanzania to host visitors from 30 countries
On June 28, East African nation Tanzania will host the World Travel Awards for Africa Indian Ocean region in its capital Dar es Salam, according to a press statement by Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB).
According to the statement, Ephraim Mafuru, Director General, TTB , briefed the media about the news and said that the awards honour a wide range of stakeholders, including airlines, accommodation providers, tourist attractions, travel agencies, tourism boards, and other related entities, promoting innovation, healthy competition, and high service standards within the sector.
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Ephraim Balozi Mafuru
“This honour of hosting the awards is a result of the continued efforts by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in promoting the tourism sector globally,” says Mafuru.
He urged Tanzanians to participate actively in the voting process for the awards, where Tanzania is a contestant, to support local attractions and further President Samia’s vision by welcoming guests from over 30 countries, including investors, international media and tourism stakeholders.
According to the statement, Tanzania has been nominated in over 15 categories, including Africa’s Leading Destination, Africa’s Leading Tourist Board for Tanzania Tourist Board, Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction for Ngorongoro Crater and Africa’s Leading Mountain Destination for Mount Kilimanjaro.
Other nominations include Africa’s Leading National Park -for Serengeti, with additional recognitions for Kitulo, Nyerere, Udzungwa, Mahale, Arusha, and Tarangire National Parks.
The statement adds that the Julius Nyerere International Airport is nominated for Africa’s Leading Airport, while the Port of Dar es Salaam is up for Africa’s Leading Cruise Port. Zanzibar also features prominently in the Africa’s Leading Beach Destination category.
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“These are just a few of the categories where our destinations have been nominated. Local tour operators, accommodation providers, and transport service companies have also been recognized across various segments,” Mafuru adds.
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