Africa Embraces Gastronomy Tourism as a Driver for Growth and Culture

The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in social and economic development. Co-organized with […]
Tanzania to host second UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum for Africa

Tanzania is set to host the Second UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum for the Africa Region from April 23 to 25, 2025, in Arusha. The forum is expected to bring together […]
Nadia Gantes on Gran Meliá Arusha’s Rise as Tanzania’s Premier Business Event Destination

Picture: Nadia Gantes, Gran Meliá Arusha’s Cluster Head of Groups and International Contracting In the heart of Arusha, Gran Meliá Arusha has emerged as the leading venue for conferences, incentives, […]
Pindi Chana reappointed Tanzania’s Minister of Natural Resources & Tourism

Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan in a latest cabinet reshuffle, has reassigned Pindi Hazara Chana to head the country’s Natural Resources and Tourism ministry. Chana, who moves from her portfolio […]
Zambia and Tanzania forge strategic alliance to elevate destination promotion at ITB Berlin

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering tourism in Zambia and Tanzania, Matongo Matamwandi, CEO of Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA), convened a pivotal meeting with Damasi Mfugale, Director General of […]
Tanzania property joins global hospitality brand

The Best Western Dodoma City Hotel in Tanzania has joined the BWH Hotels Brand as a new addition to its African properties. The hotel comprises 95 rooms, from standard to […]
Tanzania: latest mini cabinet changes see the country’s 4th Tourism Minister in 3 years

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made a minor cabinet reshuffle by transferring Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports Mohamed Mchengerwa to the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources. Mchengerwa replaces […]
Ephraim Mafuru named new MD of Arusha International Conference Centre

President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania has appointed Ephraim Mafuru as the Managing Director of the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC). Prior to his appointment, Mr. Mafuru was the Head of […]
In rebuilding tourism, let’s go beyond just the numbers- UN Tourism Chief

As the global tourism sector makes a positive rebound following a two-year disruption of the sector by the Coronavirus pandemic, industry experts are advocating that the travel industry go beyond […]