THE Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) yesterday distanced itself from alleged fraudulent activities by certain tour operators using the Government Payment System (GePG). Elirehema Maturo, the TATO executive director, said at a press conference here yesterday that the association supports the Treasury in its efforts to improve the tourism industry’s operational integrity and transparency. […]
THE government has released a “List of Shame,” identifying several dishonest tour operators accused of using fraudulent payment cards for government transactions, siphoning over 1 million US dollars (about 2.7tri/-). The Ministry of Finance has sent a letter to the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), reporting that some Tanzanian tour operators have been involved […]
Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) has announced a visionary plan to integrate advanced technologies to address pressing challenges plaguing the iconic Serengeti National Park. This bold initiative aims to combat overcrowding at wildebeest migration viewing sites, reckless speeding, illegal off-roading, and frustrating delays at entry gates. At a buzzing tourism stakeholders meeting held in Arusha, […]
Arusha: The northern gateway for the world-renowned annual wildebeest migration across Serengeti National Park is facing imminent threats from burgeoning tourism undertakings. This iconic migration, the largest of its kind on the planet, sees nearly two million wildebeest traverse the Serengeti and Maasai Mara Reserve each year in search of fresh grazing and water. The […]
ARUSHA: TANZANIA tour operators have been equipped on how to tap into the booming Indian outbound travel market, currently worth 18.8 billion US dollars (about 50.7tri/-). A renowned USA travel expert Stephen Richer shared incredible insights on Indian burgeoning outbound travel market with Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) over the weekend in Arusha. Mr Richer […]
Date: August 9, 2024Location: Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha, TanzaniaTime: 3:20 PM 6:01 PMAttendees: 40 TATO Members On August 9, 2024, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) held a highly productive meeting at the Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha. The meeting, attended by 40 TATO members, featured renowned USA tourism specialist, Mr. Stephen Richer.The session […]
In a significant boost to Tanzania’s tourism industry profile, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has been nominated to represent the global affiliate members board at the 67th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, in Livingstone, Zambia. In an official email, UN Tourism officials, including Ion Vilcu and Mar de Miguel, […]
Arusha, Tanzania – May 3, 2024 – The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), proudly celebrating 40 years of existence and boasting over 300 licensed members, is excited to announce its participation in Africa’s leading travel trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024. The event is scheduled to be held in Durban, South Africa, from May […]
The minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Angella Kairuki, has announced significant changes to the tourism license fee structure for tour operators as she seeks to trim down on the costs of doing business and boost the number of tourists. The new measure will see a 50 percent reduction of the annual Mount Kilimanjaro […]
Starting April 1st, 2024, TANAPA will implement new fees for tourist vehicles, categorized by weight. Vehicles weighing from 0 to 2 tons will be charged TZS 20,000, excluding VAT, in line with current 2024 TANAPA tariffs. Extended vehicles weighing from 2 tons up to 3.5 tons will be charged the fee applicable to vehicles weighing […]
Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has stepped up an emergency relief valued at $51,200 to victims of deadly mudslides that rocked Katesh township in Hanang’ District, Manyara Region, Tanzania, early December 2023. It rained cats and dogs in Katesh and its environs on the day, leading part of the nearby Mount Hanang to collapse, […]
120+ members from nearly 267 tour companies participated in the 40th AGM held at Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha.Corporate social responsibility must be scaled up through TATO – is a key resolution reached.Six new board members elected.Collaboration with the government remains the beacon of tourism industry’s growth. The 40th Annual General Meeting of the Tanzania […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced the opening of applications for Tourism Business Licenses (TTBL) for the year 2024. All tourism operators, including Tour Operators, Safari Outfitters, Travel Agents, and various other categories as per the Tourism Act No. 29 of 2008, are advised to initiate […]
In a landmark event, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) celebrated its 40th anniversary at the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 28, 2023, unveiling a revitalized logo under the astute leadership of Chairman Wilbard Chambulo. The momentous occasion, held in Arusha and attended by industry stakeholders and government officials, highlighted TATO’s unwavering […]
Tour operators in Tanzania are negotiating with the German leisure airline, Condor with a view to enticing with the Frankfurt-based airline to include the northern circuit in its East African Scheduled flights,arrently covering Nairobi, Zanzibar and Mombasa. Tourism is currently Tanzania`s number one foreign exchange earner, bringing in $3.15 billion during the year ending September […]
