Emphasis on Balancing Tourism Growth with Environmental Conservation
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- Tanzania's Ambassador to France, Saidi Othman Yakubu, has called for the development of new tourism products at Kilimanjaro National Park to attract more French tourists.
- Ambassador Yakubu emphasized the need for intensified promotion of Tanzania's tourist attractions in France to increase the country's visibility.
- Approximately 15 million French citizens travel abroad annually, presenting an opportunity for Tanzania to increase its share of international visitors.
- Discussions were held with park management regarding tourism development initiatives, including the proposed Kilimanjaro Cable Car project from Machame to Shira.
- Measures to preserve Kilimanjaro's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site were also a focus during the ambassador's visit.