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Zanzibar to Issue All Tourism Operating Licenses Exclusively Online to Improve Efficiency

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Starting in March, the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) will issue all tourism operating licenses exclusively online to improve efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.The ZCT announced that, while existing licenses issued prior to March 3, 2025, will remain valid until they expire, all new applications and renewals must now be processed through the online system. All tourism-related businesses are required to obtain and prominently display their licenses issued through the new online platform. This initiative comes as Zanzibar's tourism sector sees growth, with 84,069 international visitors recorded in January 2025, a 14.4% increase compared to the same month last year. However, this figure represents a decrease of 8.2% from the 91,611 visitors recorded in December 2024.

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Tourism, encompassing its impact on the islands of Unguja (Zanzibar) and Pemba, is Zanzibar's top income source, surpassing agricultural exports and contributing about 25% of the region's income.

Starting in March, the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) will issue all tourism operating licenses exclusively online to improve efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.

The ZCT announced that, while existing licenses issued prior to March 3, 2025, will remain valid until they expire, all new applications and renewals must now be processed through the online system. All tourism-related businesses are required to obtain and prominently display their licenses issued through the new online platform.

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This initiative comes as Zanzibar's tourism sector sees growth, with 84,069 international visitors recorded in January 2025, a 14.4% increase compared to the same month last year. However, this figure represents a decrease of 8.2% from the 91,611 visitors recorded in December 2024.