Parliamentary Directive for TANAPA to Improve Tourism Investment

TLDR

• The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investments (PIC) has directed the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) to enhance investment in national parks.
• The directive was issued during a meeting in Dodoma to assess investment projects and tourism contributions to the economy.
• PIC acting chairman Rashid A. Shangazi emphasized the need for improved infrastructure and new tourism products to attract more visitors.
• The committee highlighted that better roads, accommodation, and visitor services could make Tanzania's destinations more competitive.
• TANAPA is urged to develop strategies that not only increase tourist numbers but also ensure wider economic benefits for citizens.