Tourism

Tourism is Zanzibar’s largest service industry because of its lush nature, heritage, wildlife, tradition, culture, and prominent hospitality, Zanzibar has a competitive advantage in the tourism industry. The tourism industry has been the backbone of the economy, accounting for 15% of GDP.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Up-market hotels/resorts
• Chain hotels
• Sports tourism
• Conference tourism
• Health tourism
• Mariners
• Special cuisine restaurants (Joint venture)
• Recreation and amusement centres
• Tour operation (locals only)
• Establishment of colleges for hospitality industry
• Construction of exhibition and convention centres (PPP)
• Ecotourism related to botanical gardens and city parks at Masingini, Ngezi and Jozani (PPP)
• Development and renovation of historical buildings and sites (PPP)