BoT Grants Defined Foreign Exchange Exemption for Tanzania’s Tourism Sector

The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is proud to announce a major policy breakthrough for the country’s tourism industry and the national economy.

TATO Clarifies Tour Guide vs. Foreign Tour Leader Following Government Ban

TATO wishes to officially address the recently published Government Notice No. 487A, issued on 28 July 2025 under the Business Licensing Act (CAP. 101).

TATO Condemns Unethical Safari Practices at the Mara River Crossing

The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), the umbrella body representing over 400 registered tour operators across Tanzania, has issued a strong condemnation of recent unethical safari practices witnessed at the iconic Mara River wildebeest crossing, one of the most critical and dramatic moments of the Great Migration.

Tanzania Tourism Surpasses Gold as Top Foreign Exchange Earner

Recent figures from the Bank of Tanzania and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism confirm that tourism, In a groundbreaking economic development, Tanzania’s tourism sector has officially overtaken gold as the country’s primary foreign exchange generator, reaching an impressive $3.92 billion.

TATO Applauds Progress in De-Snaring Project in Serengeti: A Call to Action for All Tourism Stakeholders

The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is proud to reaffirm its unwavering commitment to the de-snaring project in Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s most ambitious and effective wildlife conservation initiatives to date.

Tourism in Vision 2050: Tanzania’s Commitment to a Sustainable and Competitive Industry

The Vision 2050, launched by the Government of Tanzania in June 2025, presents a comprehensive long-term national development agenda to transform the country into a resilient, prosperous, and self-reliant nation by mid-century.