Opportunities in the Tanzania
tourism sector are set to increase with the selection of two bidders who
will invest in Mbudya, Bongoyo and Sinda islands on the Indian Ocean
near Dar es Salaam.
The
government is currently in the final stages of the evaluation Landmark
Hotels and Prime Time Promotions in a move by the Dar es Salaam Marine
Reserves (DMR) to lease the uninhabited islands is to enhance tourism in
the region.
According to Idelfonce Masekesa, Head
of Tourism Services Department for the DMR, an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) is currently being conducted and will be sent to the
National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) upon completion in
order to be issued a certificate at which time the Attorney General will
offer advice on the agreement between the government and investors.
In addition to these three islands,
Hon. Masekesa has indicated that the DMR has identified investment
opportunities in southern Tanzania and the government has said that it
is in the process of amending current laws to incorporate fresh water
islands in future investment opportunities. |
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