Tanzania, WTTC explore ways to attract more investments for its tourism sector

LONDON: THE Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, has held talks with World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre in London, United Kingdom, to explore ways of strengthening cooperation and attracting investment in Tanzania’s tourism sector.

The meeting, held at Hyatt Hotel, focused on investment opportunities in protected areas, improving tourism services and increasing the number of international visitors to Tanzania.

During the talks, the two leaders discussed potential investment opportunities in various conservation areas across the country, including Nyerere and Serengeti National Parks, as well as other destinations with unique tourism attractions. The initiatives are aimed at improving visitor services and increasing the sector’s contribution to the national economy.

Lefebvre, who is also the owner of international tourism company Abercrombie & Kent, is among investors with interests in Tanzania’s tourism industry.

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Through his investments and international tourism operations, including Crystal Cruises, Tanzania has continued to benefit from thousands of tourists visiting various destinations across the country, including Zanzibar, Kilwa and Dar es Salaam.

The meeting forms part of Minister Kijaji’s visit to the United Kingdom, which aims to strengthen international cooperation, attract investment and promote Tanzania as a destination offering diverse tourism and conservation opportunities.

The meeting was also attended by Tanzania’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mbelwa Kairuki; Deputy Conservation Commissioner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, Joas Mwakwati; and Tanzania Tourist Board Director General, Dr Thereza Mugobi.