Tourism

In 2005, the number of tourists increased to 624,020 from 582,807 in 2004, equivalent to an increase of 7.1 percent.
This increase was due to improved tourists services in the country. Likewise, revenue increased from US$ 746.0 million in 2004 to US$ 796.5 million in 2005, equivalent to an increase of 6.7 percent.

In 2005, the Tanzania Tourists Board (TTB) in collaboration with Tanzania embassies abroad, continued to advertise tourists’ attractions available in the country. Likewise, the preparation for the law and regulations for undertaking tourism trade continued.
Other activities undertaken include: verification of the number of tourist hotels and restaurants; preparation for the construction of a tourism college; and completion for the Tourism Programme (2006 – 2015), preparations, that guide implementation of the Tourism Policy of 1999. 

Antiquities Tourism

In 2005, a total of 79,285 tourists visited antiquity attractions compared to 65,544 tourists in 2004, whereby revenue of shs. 208.2 million was collected compared to shs. 187.1 million in 2004. Furthermore, the Governments of Tanzania and Sweden entered into an agreement to finance the project for improving the Slave Trade, trophies, and ivory central route to facilitate its enlisting in the world’s heritage. 
In 2005, the government rehabilitated Isimila Communication Centre, Kalenga and Chief Mkwawa’s Memorial Centre. Furthermore, drawings and archives in memory of David Livingstone were prepared. Likewise, the government in collaboration with the French Government advertised the Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara ruins, and thus attracted investors in antiquity buildings.

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