Dar es Salaam. Tourists arriving from France outnumbered their counterparts from Italy and other parts of the world in the number of visitors who came to Zanzibar in February 2023, with Poland and Germany taking the third and fourth slots, the tourism statistical release shows.
The document which was released on March 22, in collaboration between Chief Government Statistician, the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism and the Immigration department shows that Zanzibar recorded 65,430 international visitors in February, 2023.
The number shows that for the first time February has recorded less visitors with a decrease of 4.9 percent compared with 68,813 visitors recorded in January 2023
According to the data 60,065 visitors equivalent to 91.8 percent of the visitors entered through the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, with 54,572 on international flights and 5,493 by domestic flights.
The report further adds that the remaining 5,365 visitors entered through seaport out of which 963 came by cruise ship and sea ferries from outside Tanzania and 4,402 by Sea Ferries from Dar es Salaam
The French accounted for accounted for 9,570 (14 percent) whereas the Italians who were second accounted for 8,378 of the total arrivals followed by Polish (5,702) and Germans (5,632).
Tourists from Europe continued to dominate the market by accounting for 55,566 (84.9 percent) of the total visitors in February 2023.
Just like in January, female visitors continued to outnumber their male counterparts who were 23,326 whereas 42,104 were female.
The data though does not explain the reason for the decline it shows that male visitors decreased by 29.0 and Female increased by 17.0 percent in comparison to the preceding month of January 2023.
Share this news
This Year's Most Read News Stories
‘Sovereignty alone won’t solve Zanzibar economic woes’
The ruling party in Zanzibar on Monday , March 13, responded to growing demands for full autonomy in the Islands, saying sovereignty doesn’t guarantee economic strength.Continue Reading
Tanzania: Exim to Raise Fund for Mental Health Facilities Upgrades
EXIM Bank to raise 300m/- over the next three years for financing essential services and infrastructure upgrades in mental health facilities.
The bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications Stanley Kafu unveiled this when introducing Exim Bima Festival 2024 as a platform for bringing together individuals, organisations and various sectors for raising the funds.
“Exim’s initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, including mental health services,” he said.
The initiative, which is one of the events for celebrating the bank’s 27th anniversary is scheduled for Wednesday this week in Dar es Salaam.
Mr Kafu highlights that this year’s festival is not only about raising awareness of the importance of insurance in the society but also focuses on enhancing access to mental health services and improving the overall well-being of the nation.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health shows a staggering 82 per cent increase in mental health cases over the past decade.
Mental cases have risen from 386,358 in 2012 to 2,102,726 in 2021, making the need for mental health services more urgent than ever.
ALSO READ: NBC’s Saving Campaign Empowers Customers Nationwide
Unfortunately, the country’s ability to address this growing challenge is hindered by a shortage of mental health professionals, infrastructure, medical equipment and essential medication.
For example, out of the 28 regions in the country, only five have facilities that provide adequate mental health services.
The most affected group is the youth aged 15 to 39, who represent the nation’s workforce, underscoring the need for intensified efforts to safeguard this generation for Tanzania’s future well-being and development.
Mr Kafu said by improving mental health services, Exim aims to contribute to the creation of a network of communities that can access care quickly and affordably.
Exim Insurance Department Manager Tike Mwakyoma said they are appreciating the support from partners in the insurance industry, who have stood by them since the last festival.
“Let’s continue this unity for the development of all Tanzanians and our nation as a whole,” the manager said.
Source: allafrica.com
Fast Satellite Internet in Kenya by June
Elon Musk’s satellite Internet firm Starlink announced it will launch in Kenya in the second quarter of this year.Continue Reading
