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Government Warning to Tourism Bodies Against Overstepping Legal Authority

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  • The Government has issued a warning to tourism associations and private organizations regarding overstepping their legal authority.
  • The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism emphasized that all tourism companies must comply with the Tourism Act, Cap. 65.
  • The Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organisation (KRTO) was specifically cautioned for its involvement in mountain tourism activities.
  • The Government directed KRTO to cease activities outside its legal mandate and clarified it cannot certify or approve tourism operators.
  • The Ministry expressed concern that KRTO's actions could confuse tourists and undermine legally mandated regulatory bodies.

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The Government has warned tourism associations and private organisations against assuming regulatory powers reserved for State institutions, saying all players in the sector must operate within the law.

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