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ADAM IHUCHA -- Arusha, the northern safari capital is bracing up to host the annual
Karibu Travel Market Tanzania (TMT) slated for the end of this month.
The
East African premier travel and tourism exhibition to be held at Magereza
grounds near Arusha airport on May 29 - 31, this year, will attract nearly
160 exhibitors from around the globe.
Tanzania
Associations of Tour Operators (Tato) owns the second largest tourism show in
African after the South Africa’s Indaba.
Part
of the 15-year-old outdoor event’s uniqueness and excitement is that it offers
a real safari experience.
Organisers
say the event, which is registered with the UN World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO), will also draw nearly 8,000 visitors from within and outside the
country.
“Karibu
TMT 2015 focuses on promoting the new tourists allures and destinations to the
outside world,” says Zuher Fazal, the show’s chairman.
The
event, which is well covered by local, regional, and international media;
attracts hundreds of exhibitors, delegates, and thousands of visitors,
showcasing a diverse of local and regional tourism products.
It
gives participants the opportunity to exchange ideas, build alliances, and
network locally, regionally, and internationally.
Exhibitors
will include regional in-bound tour operators, tourist boards, camping and
safari companies, wildlife lodges and hotels, specialised safaris, outdoor
pursuits, local and regional airlines, as well as equipment manufacturers &
services supporting the travel and tourism trade.
“Delegates
enjoy the benefit of exclusive access on the Trade Only Day which will also
include a private, corporate cocktail party on Friday May 29, 2015,” says
Mr Fazal, adding that visitors were welcomed for the remaining two days, which
were open to the general public.
The
objective of the fair is to raise the regional profile by promoting EA tourism
to the global market and to bring together all key industry players in East
Africa.
It also
aims at creating opportunities for international visitors and overseas tour
agents to meet and network with members of the tourism industry in the region;
bring new destinations, facilities, and products to the attention of overseas
tour agents; and facilitate opportunities for overseas tour agents to visit
national parks and properties.
“Since
America and Europe continue being East Africa’s number-one source markets for
tourists, we are making a special effort to attract more travel agents from
both markets,” Karibu TMT manager Nakaaya Sumari noted.
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