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Zanzibar tourism investment and economic development

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Latest: Zambia and Zanzibar focus on tourism investment and local economic impact

Zanzibar is expanding its tourism sector through significant hotel investments and infrastructure development. President Hussein Ali Mwinyi recently launched Anaya Hotels & Resorts Zanzibar and Kappa Senses Zanzibar in t

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Tourism and travel in Zanzibar

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Latest: Green Ocean Zanzibar offers destination wedding and safari packages

Zanzibar is characterized as a travel destination in the Indian Ocean featuring Swahili culture, turquoise waters, and white sand beaches. The archipelago offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, including

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Death of Tanzanian First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan

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Latest: Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan dies

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, died on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. He had been receiving treatment for a heart condition. A

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Freddie Mercury 80th birthday commemorations

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Latest: Freddie Mercury celebrated by fans on 80th birthday

Commemorations for Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday on September 5 include various public tributes and exhibitions. To mark the anniversary, a nine-meter-tall anamorphic mural titled ‘I’m Mr Mercury’ has been unveiled at

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Apostolia Zoi travels in Zanzibar

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Latest: Apostolia Zoi shares travel experiences in Zanzibar

Greek singer Apostolia Zoi has shared updates from her travels in Zanzibar, Tanzania. During her trip, she visited the Jozani Forest to see endemic Red Colobus monkeys, an experience she described as “unforgettable.” Zo

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Rise of alternative travel destinations

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Latest: Greek islands Milos and Zakynthos gain popularity

Travelers are increasingly seeking ‘destination dupes’—lesser-known locations that offer similar aesthetics and experiences to famous landmarks but with fewer crowds and lower costs. This trend is driven by a desire to a

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Tanzanian Premier League season commencement

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Latest: NBC Premier League: Azam FC and Yanga SC secure 2-0 victories

The 2026/2027 Tanzanian football season began with a Ngao ya Jamii trophy match in Zanzibar between Simba SC and Young Africans SC (Yanga). Yanga entered the fixture as defending champions under new head coach Manqoba Mn

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World Travel Awards Africa Gala 2026

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Latest: South African tourism entities win major World Travel Awards

The 2026 World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony was held at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to recognize excellence in the continent’s tourism, aviation, and hospitality sectors. Tanzania received multiple majo

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Seychelles honeymoon tourism development

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Latest: Seychelles named top honeymoon destination

The Seychelles has been identified as the most popular honeymoon destination following an analysis of 25 romantic locations by the travel platform Tourlane. The archipelago is recognized for its turquoise waters, white s

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Hotel Green Ocean Zanzibar wellness expansion

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Latest: Hotel Green Ocean Zanzibar transitions to boutique retreat center

In mid‑July 2026, the boutique eco‑lodge Hotel Green Ocean Zanzibar reopened after a two‑month renovation that introduced an “Organic Tropical Design” with terracotta façades, expanded outdoor spaces and a new event seri

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