According to CNN, after nearly three years of travel disruptions and complications, many countries have dropped most of their pandemic restrictions. People are travelling internationally in large numbers, and there's plenty of pent-up demand to spread around the world.
"This year, flag carrier Air Tanzania will launch new routes to West and Central Africa, along with the UK, in a bid to transform the country's largest airport in Dar es Salaam into a transport and logistics hub, while construction on the country's first toll expressway is also scheduled to begin," the CNN says adding that the Delta Hotels by Marriott brand is making its Africa debut with the opening of its Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay property later this year.
For his side, Chairperson of Zanzibar Commission for Tourism Mr Rahim Mohamed Bhaloo apparently seconded the minister's statement, saying the recognition by CNN travel was not by chance. "We expect more foreign tourists to flock to the country after good work under the guidance of President Samia and Mwinyi. Increase of tourists benefits all: tour operators, drivers, and food/vegetable suppliers and even Mama Nitiliye ," Mr Bhaloo comments.