TZ records sharp rise in tourist arrivals
TANZANIA has been ranked the second country in Africa for receiving a large number of tourists in the first quarter of this year (January to March).
According to the statistics unveiled by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) for the period between January and March this year, Tanzania received 409,082 foreign tourists compared to 289,372 tourists received in the similar period last year.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources Dr Hassan Abbasi revealed that yesterday when briefing journalists about the 66th meeting of UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) held last week in Mauritius.
Source: Daily News