TTB YAENDELEA KUHAMASHISHA UTALII WA NDANI KATIKA MAONESHO YA KIMATAIFA YA BIASHARA YA DAR ES SALAAM
Idadi kubwa ya wananchi wanaopata fursa kutembelea banda la Bodi ya Utalii Tanzania (TTB) lililopo ndani ya jeno la Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii wanaoneka kuhamasika zaidi na suala zima la Utalii wa ndani ambalo TTB inaonekana kulipa msukumo wa pekee kwa lengo la kuhakikisha watanzania wanahamasika kutembelea vivutio vilivyomo katika nchi yao na kuondokana na dhana kuwa vipo kwa ajili ya wageni tu kutoka nje ya nchi.
Hali hiyo imedhihirisha katika Maonyesho ya Kimataifa ya Biashara ya Dar es salaam yanayoendelea katika viwanja vya Mwalimu Julias Nyerere barabara ya Kilwa jijini Dar es salaam ambapo wananchi wengi wamekuwa wakiulizia na kupata ufafanuzi zaidi kuhusu umuhimu wa wao kutembelea vivutio vyetu na suala zima la kukuza utalii wa ndani huku wengi wakionesha kuhamasika kutembelea vivutio hivyo.
William Halule (kushoto) na Elirehema Maturo(Kulia) wa Bodi ya Utalii Tanzania (TTB) wakitoa maelezo kwa baadhi ya wageni waliotembelea banda la TTB lilioko katika jingo la wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii katika maonesho ya Kimataifa ya Dar es salaam.
Wananchi wengi ambao wamekuwa wakitembelea banda la Bodi ya Utalii wamekuwa wakidadisi zaidi kuhusu gharama za kutembelea vivutio mbalimbali na umuhimu wa utalii wa ndani katika kuinua uchumi wa nchi. Aidha wamekuwa wakihoji kuhusu vivutio vya Tanzania vilivyoshinda na kuingizwa katika orodha ya maajabu Saba ya Asili Barani Afrika ambavyo ni Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Serengeti (kwa maana ya nyumbu wahamao) Kreta ya Ngorongoro, na Mlima Kilimanjrao.
Pamoja na kushiriki katika jengo la Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii lilioko katika viwanja hivyo vya maonesho, Bodi ya Utalii Tanzania inashiriki pia katika banda la PTA sambasamba na Shirika la Hifadhi za Taifa (TANAPA) na Mamlaka ya Bonde la Ngorongoro (NCAA). Banda la PTA mwaka huu ni mahsusi zaidi kwa makampuni na waoneshaji kutoka nje ya nchi.
Maonesho hayo yaliyoanza tarehe 28/06/2013 na kushirikisha waoneshaji kutoka ndani na nje ya nchi yanatarijiwa kuhitimishwa tarehe 8/7/2013.
PRESS RELEASE: SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS OFFER AIR FARE DISCOUNT FOR SWAHILI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXPO
PRESS RELEASE: SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS OFFER AIR FARE DISCOUNT FOR SWAHILI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXPO
TANZANIA NAMED BEST AFRICA SAFARI DESTINATION
Indisputably, Tanzania has been placed the Best Natural Tourist destination Africa by its best natural tourist attractions than other countries in the continent, pulling big numbers of travelers from all corners of the world.
According to international survey released this month (June) by the released yesterday by an online marketplace for African tours, Safari Bookings.com, Tanzania has been voted overwhelmingly as the best safari destination in Africa, viewed as the ideal getaway for international tourists.
Some visitors in Serengeti National Parks for game viewing including the great wildebeest migration
The survey which had involved 276 specialized safari operators, eight (8) major safari countries, 139 wildlife parks and reserves, 2,324user reviews, 756 expert reviews had so far placed Tanzania a number one best safari destination in Africa, said SafariBookings.com owner, The Netherlands-based Wouter Vergeer.
SafariBookings.com conducted an extensive analysis of 3,061 reviews of over 1,000 tourists and travel experts who participated in a survey and concluded that both parties concurred Tanzania tops in the continent.
The country scored an average rating of 4.8 out of Five stars, the highest score of all eight major safari countries. Botswana and Kenya scored 4.7 each, followed by South Africa and Zambia which scored 4.6 each against Namibia’s 4.5 stars. Uganda took 4.2 against Zimbabwe’s 4.1 stars, Vergeer said.
Reputable guidebook authors from such renowned publications as ‘Frommer’s’ and ‘Lonely Planet’ teamed up to create a database of expert reviews which determined the many reasons Tanzania is the best safari destination country in the world.
“The reasons are simple: Two of Unesco’s World Heritage Sites, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, are located in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. The Serengeti is home to the “great migration”, an event in which over 2.5 million zebra and wildebeest migrate annually,” said Vergeer.
“Experts and visitors voted Tanzania for it is a host to the best chimp tracking in Africa, and visitors can climb the highest mountain on the continent”, he added.
Visitors can enjoy authentic African wilderness without paved roads and fencing. There are safari options for any budget and holidays can be spent enjoying beach extensions on Zanzibar Island. Travel is
simple, with direct access flights to the two major safari circuits. Tanzania is also a politically stable and safe country.
He noted that when breaking down the reviews, monthly ratings remained consistently high emphasizing the notion that tourists can safely visit Tanzania any time of the year. The team at Safari Bookings found it surprising that even the wet season received very positive ratings from experts and tourists.
According to Mr. Vergeer, the afternoon rains don’t typically hamper a Tanzanian safari, yet wildlife viewing in Tarangire, the southern and western circuit parks is considerably less rewarding during these times and could, therefore, lower ratings.
The reviewers responsible for collecting and analyzing data came from 53 nationalities; 42 percent were first time safari-goers, 37 per cent had been on over 5 safaris and 21per cent had taken two to five trips.
Ms Mary Fitzpatrick, a US-based author of six Lonely Planet guides to Africa, including Tanzania, writes: “With its abundant wildlife, excellent species diversity and evocative acacia- and baobab-studded landscapes, Tanzania is one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations.”
Mr. Philip Briggs from South Africa, an acclaimed travel writer and author of many guidebooks, including the ‘Brandt Guides to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa’ rated Tanzania the highest possible score – five stars. “There is arguably no better safari destination than Tanzania. And, to be honest, I’m not even sure I should be using the word ‘arguably’ here! Tanzania’s superb network of wildlife reserves is the most extensive in Africa, collectively covering a quarter of the country’s surface area, and harboring around 20 per cent of the continent’s large mammal biomass,” he writes.
“It includes a well fed entourage of lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena plus various smaller predators and lynchpin of a northern safari circuit that also incorporates the superlative Ngorongoro Crater (the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera) and pretty Lake Manyara National Park, with its giant tuskers and tree-climbing lions,” adds Mr. Briggs.
In February of this year, Dr. Philip Imler, the Founder and President of the Texas based-Seven Natural Wonders announced the Serengeti National Park was voted a Number One Natural Wonder of Africa in a world -wide voting campaign to get the “Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. Dr. Impler also announced Tanzania’s world-famous Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in Africa, and the Ngorongoro Crater the second and third category top winners for Natural Wonders of Africa.
The contest to get Seven Natural Wonders on the African continent made Tanzania the only country in the continent to have the most winning nominations, which generated enormous prestige and publicity for Tanzania tourism.
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PRESS RELEASE:TTB AND SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS OFFER AIR FARE DISCOUNT FOR SWAHILI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXPO
The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) in collaboration with the South African Airways (SAA) has announced a discount in air fares for travel agents attending Tanzania’s Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE).
POLICE FORCE ESTABLISHES DIPLOMATIC AND TOURISM UNIT
COMMANDING OFFICER PAYS COURTESY CALL ON TTB
The Tanzania Police Force has been commended for establishing a special unit to take care of the safety requirements of diplomatic mission members and other foreign tourists visiting destination Tanzania.
The commendation was given by the Tanzania Tourist Board Managing Director, Dr. Aloyce Nzuki, when the Commanding Officer the Unit, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mary Nzuki, paid a courtesy call on him to explore ways of co-operation
The head of Diplomatic and Tourism Police Unit ACP Maria J. Nzuki (left) shakes hand with her host the Managing Director Dr. Aloyce K. Nzuki (right) when she pays a visit to Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) to introduce herself.
Introducing herself to the TTB chief executive, ACP Nzuki said that Tanzania Police Force had decided to form that special Unit to ensure that tourists who come to Tanzania enjoy maximum security throughout their stay. “We in the Police Force recognized that it was high time we established the special unit which will be responsible for the security of diplomats and tourists visiting our country”.
She noted that her visit that was also to cover other stakeholders was is mainly aimed at learning more about the tourism and hospitality industry and establishing how they could work together for the benefit of the industry and the nation as a whole. She assured the assured Tanzania Tourist Board and other stakeholders of her full support.
ACP Maria J. Nzuki (left) who is a Commanding Officer of the Diplomatic and Tourism Unit of Police Force and the Managing Director of TTB Dr. Aloyce K. Nzuki in an interview with a Journalist.
Dr. Nzuki said that the Police Force move would make a significant impact on the development of the tourism industry in Tanzania because peace and security are critical factors in attracting more visitors to any destination. “You may be endowed with unique tourist attractions but if there is no peace and security tourists will never come” he pointed out.
The head of Diplomatic and Tourism Police Unit ACP Maria J. Nzuki (left) shakes hand with her host the Managing Director Dr. Aloyce K. Nzuki (right) when she pays a visit to Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) to introduce herself.
ACP Mary Nzuki, formerly the Mtwara Regional Police Commander, was transferred to the Police Headquarters in a recent reshuffle by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Said Mwema to head the newly established Unit.
Addressing the 2013/2014 Budget Session, the Minister for Home Affairs, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, announced that in an effort to reduce crime in the country, the Government had decided to establish special units within the Tanzania Police Force to address security issues pertaining to investment ventures, mining in particular, tourism and environment.
The Mining and Tourism sectors are Tanzania’s leading foreign exchange earners. The tourism industry is currently under the stress of illegal hunting that is threatening the elephant population and black rhinos.
Welcome to KARIBU FAIR 2013
Karibu is the leading travel trade event in East Africa. Originally created to promote Tanzania, it’s now a regional event that also features many products and delegates from Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Karibu’s major function is one of a relationship broker who targets, attracts and matches the needs of buyers and suppliers.
By attending the Karibu Fair, you will minimize the time spent searching for the right providers and accommodations to suit your clients’ tastes and budgets. With over 250 exhibitors to choose from, you can select from a wide range of legendary destinations, new hotels, lodges and camps situated in secluded breathtaking settings off the beaten track.
The event provides an ideal opportunity for overseas buyers and travel journalists to meet the market leaders in the East African tourism industry and learn about emerging trends and developments. For more details about this exciting international event and how to pre-register, please continue browsing our web site. Sustainable Partnerships are the way forward!
TTB INTRODUCES SWAHILI TOURISM EXPO AT INDABA
The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) led team Tanzania comprised of 52 private companies and public institutions to participate in a four-day INDABA Tourism Fair in Durban, South Africa, at the Albert Luthuli Convention Center (ICC) from April 11 – 14, 2013. The Fair was organized by Witch & Wizard Creative (Pty) Ltd.
INDABA which the biggest tourism fair in Africa so far attracts many exhibitors from all over the world every year.
Meanwhile, The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has introduced during the INDABA, it newly established international tourism fair known as Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE) effective from October, 2013 which be run in partnership with Witch & Wizard Creative (Pty) Ltd, of South Africa,
The Marketing Director of Tanzania Tourist Board, Ms. Devota Mdachi introducing the Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE)
Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE) is Tanzania’s first ever International Tourism Expo, developed by Tanzania Tourist Board to be held annually for four days in October at the Mlimani City Convention Centre in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial capital located along the coastline of Tanzania, East Africa, this year will be held from 2nd to 5th. SiTE will focus on inbound and outbound travel to Africa and is expected to draw hundreds of tourism and travel professionals from all over the world. The Expo will take the format of a travel and trade exhibition with a conference element focusing on topical tourism, sustainability, conservation and other market related issues.
The planning for Swahili International Tourism Expo has taken cognizance of the continued existence of Karibu Travel & Tourism Fair (KTTF) which has been running in Tanzania since the year 2000, and the need to ensure that, the two fairs complement each other. KTTF which is held in Arusha in June each year focuses on the regional market, while the Swahili International Tourism Expo will be held in Dar es Salaam in October each year and will exclusively focus on international clientele.
exhibitors and visitors listening to the announcement of the SITE
The word “Swahili” is an Arab word, meaning “the coast”. Ultimately it came to be applied to the people living on the East Africa coast and their language. The ‘Swahili’ coast refers to The Mystical Islands of Zanzibar and Tanzania mainland’s coastline which boasts of 805 kilometres of palm fringed unspoilt beaches. Tanzania’s rich culture and history traversing from a blend of African, Arabic, Persian, Indian values are what make Tanzania’s people and their language- stand out from other cultures in the world.
Don’t miss another unique opportunity to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business with the global travel trade.
TTB INAUGURATES SWAHILI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXPO PROGRAMME IN SOUTH AFRICA
In an effort to promote Tanzania tourism, the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) led a delegation to Durban, South Africa, to participate in a four-day INDABA Tourism Fair, which was held at the Albert Luthuli Convention Center (ICC) from April 11 – 14, 2013. The Fair was organized by Witch & Wizard Creative (Pty) Ltd.
This is part of a regular TTB programme, which this time involved a total of 52 private companies and public institutions for the INDABA event.
The Tanzania Tourist Board took advantage of this crucial moment to officially inaugurate its Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE) programme targetting inbound and outbound travel and trade exhibitions using conferences as a selling point for tropical tourism, sustainability, conservation and other market related issues.
The Swahili International Tourism Expo (SITE) is Tanzania’s first ever international annual programme developed by TTB and is scheduled to be held in October, this year, at the Mlimani City Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam. It is expected to draw hundreds of international tourism and travel intellectuals.
TANZANIA APPOINTS THREE U.S.“GOODWILL AMBASSADORS OF TOURISM” RECOGNIZING EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS TO PROMOTE DESTINATION TA
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Patrick Steenberge, President, Global Football: Macon Dunnagan, Kilimanjaro Expedition Director, and Dr. Philip Imler, President, Seven Natural Wonders.
(Dar es Salaam, Tanzania– May 6, 2013) Tanzania’s Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Honorable Ambassador Khamis S. Kagasheki, MP, announced the appointment of three Goodwill Ambassadors to promote tourism to Tanzania in the United States, Patrick Steenberge, President, Global Football; Macon Dunnagan, Kilimanjaro Expedition Director; and Dr. Philip Imler, Founder and President, Seven Natural Wonders.
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HEAVY RAINS AFFECT INFRASTRUCTURE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
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By PASCAL SHELUTETE,
PR MANAGER,
TANAPA,
Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) wish to inform the public that following the ongoing heavy rains in the country, various infrastructures within Tarangire National Park have been damaged making accessibility to some areas impossible.
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