TANZANIAN DELEGATION TO LEAVE FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW BERLIN Guest of Honor Hon. Lazaro Nyal...
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| Mr. Hans Koeppel, Chargé d’Affaires of the German Embassy in Dar es Salaam welcomes the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Lazaro Nyalandu to cut a cake during a shorty ceremony in the city today. |
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| Now it was the time for cutting the cake. Mr. Hans Koeppel, Chargé d’Affaires of the German Embassy in Dar es Salaam the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Lazaro Nyalandu cut the a cake for a sending off shorty ceremony in Dar es Salaam city today. |
By Damas Makangale and Caroline Alexandra, MOblog Tanzania
Despite
news of wildlife poaching in Tanzania the current statistics show that
the country is generating nearly 4 billion USD in the tourism sector;
equal to 13% of the GDP MOblog can report.
Speaking
to invited dignitaries at the cocktail party organized by the Embassy
of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dar es Salaam, Chargé d’affaires
Mr. Hans Koeppel said that after gold, tourism is the largest source of
foreign exchange bringing 1.7 billion USD.
He
said that for nearly 50 years the ITB has been the driving force in the
worldwide travel industry with more than 170,000 visitors. Among these
113,000 trade visitors and 11,000 represented companies from 180
countries.
Minister
for Natural Resources and Tourism Lazaro Nyalandu and some of
the invited dignitaries to bid a farewell to Tanzanian tour operators
and tourism associations members who are leaving the country to Berlin
to attend a top travel destinations to the world’s tourism professionals
in Berlin.
Mr Koeppel further noted that it opens its doors on Wednesday 5th March through to Sunday 9th March 2014.
“About
80 Tanzanian companies such as hotels, tourism associations and tour
operators are going to present Tanzania as a top travel destination to
the world´s tourism professionals represented in Berlin,”
“Next
week you will have the chance to promote Tanzania’s image as a top
tourist destination with highly attractive and unique sites.” He noted.
He
further said that regular participation in the ITB for the last decades
has given Tanzania access to lucrative markets not only in Europe but
worldwide. “German tourists to Tanzania rank only fourth by numbers, but
the picture changes when you look at the length of the stay as well as
the return travels,” he added.
Mr
Koeppel underscored that their common goal is strengthening the
cultural and economic ties of the two countries and the ITB offers a
golden opportunity to foster the exchange of German tourists and
Tanzanian citizens.
He
said that from its humble beginnings nearly 50 years ago, the ITB has
evolved to be the world’s leading travel trade show. Exhibitors from 180
countries on 160,000 square meters attract 170,000 visitors and
generate 5 billion Euros in revenues.
“Nevertheless,
I am happy that around 80 Tanzanian tourism companies will be part of
the ITB since there is still great potential in the German market,”
“In
order to tap into this potential, to mine this green gold vein, we need
to start by securing its pillars. Safety comes first: this golden rule
applies to any major endeavor,”
“But
especially to tourism. It is therefore in all of our foremost interest
to keep peace and prevent any strike – as for instance the bombings in
Zanzibar this week - from putting our common endeavor at risk,” he said.
He
clarified that natural resources and wonders are under pressure by
climate change and the recent poaching boom will need local and
international cooperation to curb the malpractices.
On his part, Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu said that the ITB will host the world.
He
responded to wildlife poaching by saying that there needs to be a
government call for a global ban in the trade of ivory and rhino horn,
as a new wave of poaching is threatening its elephant and rhino
population.
Nyalandu
said a new census at the Selous-Mikumi ecosystem, one of the country's
biggest wildlife sanctuaries, revealed the elephant population had
plummeted to just 13,084 from 38,975 in 2009, representing a 66-percent
decline.
He
said elephant slaughter in Tanzania declined sharply after 1987 when
the government launched a major anti-poaching operation, which led to an
increase in herds from 55,000 in 1989 to 110,000 in 2009.
But
the poaching has revived in recent years, driven by fast-rising demand
for Ivory and Rhino Horn in Asia in tandem with growing Chinese
influence and investment in Africa.
Minister
for Natural Resources and Tourism Lazaro Nyalandu speaks to invited
dignitaries to bid a farewell to Tanzanian tour operators and tourism
associations members who are leaving the country to Berlin to attend a
top travel destinations to the world’s tourism professionals in Berlin.
Cake by Hyatt Regency the Kilimanjaro Hotel.
Minister Nyalandu and Mr Koeppel cut a cake during the official cocktail party hosted by the Germany Embassy to tour operators.
"This is for you Madam, I wish you a safe Journey and All the Best"... Minister Nyalandu.
Managing
Director of Flight Link, Capt. Munawer Dhirani (left) poses for
photograph with the Managing Director of Savannah Tours Ltd. Mr. Cliff
F. D'Souza during bid a farewell to Tanzanian tour operators and tourism
associations members who are leaving the country to Berlin to attend a
top travel destinations to the world’s tourism professionals in Berlin.
Minister
for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu introduced by the Mr
Hans Koeppel to some of the Germany Embassy officials.
Minister
for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu shares a light
moment with Brazilian Ambassador to Tanzania, Hon Francisco Carlos
Soares Luz at the cocktail party hosted by the Germany Embassy to bid a
farewell to tour operators who are going to Berlin, for the
International Travel show (ITB).
Tanzania
Tourist Board (TTB), Dr Aloyce Nzuki exchanges views with Executive
Director of Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) Juliet Kairuki at the
cocktail to bid farewell to 80 Tanzanian companies such as hotels,
tourism associations and tours operators who are going represent
Tanzania at a top travel destination in Berlin the function was held at
Hyatt Kilimanjaro hotel on Wednesday this week.
Embassy
of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dar, Charge d’Affaires, Mr. Hans
Koeppel shares a light moment with Hyatt Regency the Kilimanjaro Hotel,
General Manager, Trevor Saldanha at the cocktail party hosted by the
Germany Embassy to bid a farewell to tour operators who are going to
Berlin, for the International Travel show (ITB).
Minister
for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu exchanges views
with the Managing Director of Savannah Tours Ltd. Mr. Cliff F. D'Souza
together with Brazilian Ambassador to Tanzania, Hon Francisco Carlos
Soares Luz.
Above and below are Some of the tourism associations members and tours operations at the function to bid a farewell to them.
Dar
es Salaam, 27th February 2014
Press release
As
every year a large Tanzanian Delegation is ready to leave for the most
important International Travel Show (ITB) 2014 in Germany´s capital Berlin. Since
nearly 50 years the ITB is the driving force in the worldwide travel industry
with more than 170,000 visitors, among these 113,000 trade visitors, and 11,000
represented companies from 180 countries. It opens its doors on Wednesday 05th
March through to Sunday 09th March 2014.
About
80 Tanzanian companies such as hotels, tourism associations and tour operators
are going to present Tanzania as a top travel destination to the world´s
tourism professionalsrepresented in Berlin.Welcoming the Guest of Honor Hon.
Lazaro Nyalandu, Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, as well as the
invited guests Mr. Hans Koeppel, Chargé d’Affaires of the German Embassy, said:
“The International Travel Show - ITB- will host the world. Next week you will
have the chance to promote Tanzania’s image as a top touristy destination with
highly attractive and unique sites.”
Regular
participation in the ITB for the last decades has given Tanzania access to
lucrative markets not only in Europe but worldwide. “German tourists to
Tanzania rank only fourth by numbers, but the picture changes when you look at
the length of the stay as well as the return travels. Then you will realize that Germans actually tend to stay longer in your country and
a significant number of them actually return. There is still great potential in
the German market” encouraged Hans Koeppel the 80 Tanzanian companies
travelling to Germany.
The
Guest of Honor Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu, Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism,
will join the delegation on its journey to Berlin. Beside visiting the ITB
Minister Nyaladu will meet with leaders of politics and economics in Germany to
hold high-level talks on issues of bilateral importance.
More information on the ITB on the web:www.itb-berlin.de/en/
Further Information: John Merikion, German Embassy – 0755 69
6 366.
Mr. Hans Koeppel
Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Send-off for Tanzanian delegation to Internatioanl Travel Show Berlin
(ITB)
Honourable
Minister,
General
Manager of the Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro –,
Excellencies
Ambassadors and High Commissioners,
Chairman
of ZATO,
Managing
Director of TTB,
Dear
invited guests,
Dear
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear
friends: Karibuni!
I am
delighted to welcome you here in the Kilimanjaro Hyatt Regency for the
Embassy’s reception in the run-up of the International Travel Show Berlin
(ITB). I would like to thank you, Honourable Minister Nyalandu, for accepting
our invitation. I would also like to thank General Manager Trevor Saldanha from
the Hyatt Hotel for hosting this promising event with us.
Honourable
Minister,
Our
common goal is to strengthen the cultural and economic ties of our countries.
The ITB offers a golden opportunity to foster the exchange of German tourists
coming here and Tanzanian citizens visiting my country.
Since
its humble beginnings nearly 50 years ago the ITB has evolved to be the world’s
leading travel trade show: exhibitors from 180 countries on 160,000 square
meters attract 170,000 visitors and generate 5 billion Euros in revenues.
Next
week you will have the chance to promote Tanzania’s image as a top tourist
destination with highly attractive and unique sites. Last year 1 Mio visitors
came to Tanzania and the number is still on the rise. Tanzania’s tourism sector
generated an amazing 4 billion USD, which equals 13% of the GDP. After gold,
tourism is the second largest source of foreign exchange with 1.7 billion USD.
Like gold, tourism in Tanzania is a high value exclusive commodity. But unlike
gold or oil, the black gold, the natural resources of Tanzania are infinite. It
is pure – green gold.
Ladies
and Gentlemen,
As
professionals you know that the German tourists rank only fourth by numbers,
but the picture changes when you look at the length of the stay as well as the
return travels. Germans actually stay longer in your country and a significant
number of them return. Nevertheless, I am happy that around 80 Tanzanian
tourism companies will be part of the ITB since there is still great potential
in the German market.
In
order to tap into this potential, to mine this green gold vein, we need to
start by securing its pillars. Safety comes first: this golden rule applies to
any major endeavor, but especially to tourism. It is therefore in all of our
foremost interest to keep peace and prevent any strike – as for instance the
bombings in Zanzibar this week - from putting our common endeavor at risk.
Honourable
Minister, dear friends,
The Serengeti,
Ngorongoro Crater and the Kilimanjaro are part of the Seven Natural Wonders of
Africa. Together with the tropical island of Zanzibar these sites attract
virtually every tourist here. Before, I said that unlike gold the natural
resources are infinite. But this is only true when they are protected wisely.
But as you know, these natural wonders are under pressure by climate change and
more immediately by poaching.
Interestingly
next week the new World Wildlife Day by the United Nations coincides with the
grand opening of the ITB travel show. I believe that this should serve us as a
guideline.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Our aim has to be sustainable tourism. This
requires working hand in hand with all participants, especially the local
communities, and sharing the benefits with them beyond the concept of cultural
tourism.
The need for this
approach becomes clearly visible these days when the trade of “white gold” –
ivory – massively threatens not only Tanzania’s unique ecosystems and
livelihoods of rural communities, but your tourism operations as well.
The
latest Elephant Census in Selous by the Frankfurt Zoological Society revealed
an acute emergency. We are happy that Tanzania sees the need to invest in
sustainable management to protect its “green gold” for future generations. My
sincere congratulations go to you, Honorable Minister, for your new wildlife
strategy. Germany also warmly welcomes President Kikwete’s remarks during the
London Conference on illegal Wildlife Trade.
This is why Germany increases its
support to fight poaching: starting this summer there will be a
state-of-the-art surveillance aircraft controlling the Serengeti.
We
support research projects on the geographical origin of African ivory and will
make more resources available this year. Germany´s biodiversity program
contributes to rural development around the Serengeti and Selous. This includes
avoiding any new road in the Serengeti. Therefore, I am very glad that our
Governments work together on the feasibility study for alternative southern
bypass routes.
Honourable
Minister, dear participants of the ITB,
Today
is your send-off party! We wish you a highly successful time in Berlin and hope
that you will seize this golden opportunity and come back with full order books
and new business prospects.
Thank
you! Asante sana!
For further
information, please contact: John Merikion
Phone:
+255-(0)22 211 7409-15
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