Tanzania tour operators threaten to stop collecting government fees
Tourists visit Serengeti National Park. Tour operators say they intend to stop collecting government fees from tourists on the grounds that the transactions add up on their annual turnovers, thus attracting hefty service levies imposed by local authorities. PHOTO | FILE
Arusha. Tour operators say they intend to stop collecting government fees from tourists on the grounds that they add up on their annual turnovers, thus attracting hefty service levies imposed by local authorities.
Traditionally, tour operators have been entrusted with collecting hundreds of millions of dollars from tourists in the form of entry, national park and concession fees on behalf of the government.
