Preparations in full gear as Tanzania readies to host African Tourism Ministers
The United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism is preparing arduously to receive Tourism Ministers from Africa for the 65th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa Meeting.
Set for October 5-7 to be held in Arusha, the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) is the major institutional platform where ministries in charge of tourism discuss the latest trends of the sector at the continental and global level and the implementation of their program of work. CAF is held every year as part of UNWTO’s statutory events.
This year’s event is expected to shed light on the recovery of the tourism sector.
The thematic session to be held as part of the commission will focus on “Rebuilding Africa’s Tourism resilience for inclusive socio-economic development.
“Tourism plays a very significant role in the economy of our country, for instance before the outbreak of COVID 19, Tanzania received 1.52 Million Tourists and earned 2.6 Billion US Dollars. The sector contributed an average of 17 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and generated 1.5 Million jobs (both direct and indirect jobs)” Tanzania’s Minister of Tourism and Natural Resources Ambassador DR. Pindi H. Chana said ahead of the event.
The Minister averred that the CAF meeting presents a fine opportunity for the country to strengthen customary relations between our country and the international community, particularly in matters related to travel and tourism.
