Tanzania nominated in 50 categories for prestigious World Travel Awards
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- More than 250 participants from various countries have confirmed attendance at the gala, including prominent players in the tourism sector, investors, international journalists, and service providers from across Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is set to compete in 50 categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Africa and the Indian Ocean, which will be held in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, 28 June 2025.
Speaking on Thursday, 26 June, in Dodoma, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Pindi Chana, said the event underscores the elevated status Tanzania has earned on the global tourism stage.
Dr Chana noted that Tanzania’s nominations span across key categories, including Africa’s Leading Tourist Destination, Leading Tourist Attraction, Leading Tourism Board, Leading National Park, Leading Safari Hotel, and Leading Safari Company.
She attributed the country’s strong presence at the awards to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s efforts to promote the sector, particularly through internationally acclaimed productions such as The Royal Tour and Amazing Tanzania.
According to Dr Chana, more than 250 participants from various countries have confirmed attendance at the gala, including prominent players in the tourism sector, investors, international journalists, and service providers from across Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.
She called on Tanzanians to take pride in this historic moment and extended gratitude to President Samia for her commitment to advancing policies, infrastructure and investments that continue to position Tanzania as a premier tourism hub in Africa.
The World Travel Awards, founded in the United Kingdom in 1993, have been recognising excellence in global travel and tourism for over three decades.
Tanzania first participated in the awards in 2013 and has consistently earned accolades each year, including the prestigious title of Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction through Mount Kilimanjaro.
