Gulf conference points way to greater tourism links with Tanzania

The event was inaugurated by Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda, the Prime Minister of Tanzania at Le Meridian Hotel Airport.

Organised by Consul General of Tanzania, and supported by Nakheel and Fly Dubai, the first Tanzania Tourism Conference MENA brought together ministers, experts and stakeholders to address government commitment towards improving tourism sector, business opportunities and investment climate in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. 

In its first regional drive, the panel highlighted Tanzania Tourism Development Policies, Destination Marketing and Investment in Tourism infrastructures focusing on aviation and air transport facilities, real estate, hotels and accommodation facilities.

The conference marked its regional footprint with an interactive discussion presented by keynote speakers including Ms. Juliet Kairuki, Executive Director, Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Ms. Devota Mdachi, Managing Director, Tanzania Tourist Board, Salum Nassor, Executive Director, Zanzibar Investment Promotion Agency (ZIPA) and Eng. George Sambali, Project Manager/Asst. to DG, Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA).

“Turning insights into action is the purpose of this conference; Tanzania continues to be a safe haven for foreign investors and this forum is a catalyst to present abundance of opportunities across key tourism sector in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar.  We are confident that the changing landscape of tourism will provide effective prospects for investors in hospitality, infrastructure and aviation industries” said Omary Mjenga, Consul General of Republic of Tanzania, Dubai & Northern Emirates.

Tanzania Tourism Conference MENA aims to become an annual forum uniting investors, developers, tour operators and stakeholders from across the tourism sector in the MENA region. Tanzania Tourism Board will spearhead the campaign with regional and international roadshows planned in 2015.