TTB PARTICIPATED IN THE FIRST KILIFAIR 2015
Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) was among 140 companies participated in the first KILIFAIR 2015 edition held at Moshi Club grounds in Moshi region from 5th – 7th June, 2015. The tourism fair attracted exhibitors from; The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Zanzibar Government Office, Hotels, Lodges & Camps, Tour companies and Travel Partners, Airlines, Tourism Associations, Health & Insurance, Art, Craft and Jewelry, NGOs, Banks and other tourism stakeholders from neighbors countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Officiating the fair, the guest of honor Hon. Mahmoud Mgimwa (MP) congratulated the KILIFAIR Promotion Company for their invaluable contribution of this event. In his speech he further emphasized on public private partnership in promoting Destination Tanzania and help local community to share tourism benefits. “KILIFAIR 2015 provides an opportunity to review experience and exchange ideas towards maximizing economy and negative impact on Tourism” he said.
Speaking during a cocktail party, the Acting Managing Director of TTB, Ms. Devota Mdachi assured the event organizers and tourism stakeholders of the continuous support from TTB. “We would like to assure you all that TTB will continue to support KILIFAIR since this is one of the platform to promote destination Tanzania”.
The KILIFAIR become the third Tanzania’s International Tourism Fair; others are Swahili International Tourism Expo and Karibu Travel Market Tanzania, all of them are annual events.