Paradise Island Resort is targeting a November 2027 opening on a private island southwest of Pemba in Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago. The planned development includes 80 villas, with 20 overwater residences forming the centrepiece of its luxury accommodation offering. Beach & Safari Holidays is positioning the property for secluded Indian Ocean holidays and combined Tanzania safari-and-beach
Marriott International is expanding its Tanzanian safari offering with Mereshi Safari Camp Serengeti, Autograph Collection, near Robanda village. The property features 18 tented suites, combining private wilderness accommodation with guided wildlife activities and locally inspired cultural experiences. A published promotional package covers eligible stays from 4 January to 29 March 2027, including safari excursions, meals
Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection, is celebrating its first anniversary after a year of luxury tourism growth and community partnerships. The property opened as Tanzania’s first Marriott-branded safari camp. It has since built its reputation around personalised wildlife experiences, conservation awareness and locally connected hospitality. The milestone arrives as its developers prepare for another
Tanzania is accelerating its transition toward a cashless economy by expanding mandatory digital payments across tourism, hospitality, transport and other commercial services. The reform represents a significant operational shift for hotels, restaurants, tourism businesses and transport providers serving domestic and international travellers. Under the government’s 2026/27 financial reforms, businesses covered by the measures are expected
Tanzania is introducing mandatory electronic payments across tourism, hospitality, transport and other specified commercial activities, marking a significant shift toward a more transparent and digitally connected visitor economy. The reform requires qualifying transactions to move through recognised electronic payment channels rather than relying primarily on cash. Hotels, restaurants, tourism businesses and transport providers must therefore
