TANZANIA - Coastal Tourism Situation Analysis
    TANZANIA
    COASTAL
    MANAGEMENT
    PARTNERSHIP
                         TANZANIA
                  Coastal Tourism Situation Analysis
                                                                      November 2001
                            Prepared by:
                 Tanzania Coastal Management Partnership Support Unit
                       Coastal Tourism Working Group
                         Working Document:  5057 TCMP
      A joint initiative between the National Environmental Management Council, the University of Rhode
        ii           Island/Coastal Resources Center and the
                    United States for International Development
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         PREFACE
         This report provides a broad assessment of the current status of coastal tourism in Tanzania and
         identifies the priority actions that need to be taken in order to develop a sustainable coastal
         tourism industry.  Tourism is one of Tanzania's leading economic sectors, providing employment,
         foreign exchange and international recognition.  For many years, tourism has relied solely on the
         superb wildlife found in the country. It is only recently that the need to diversify away from
         wildlife tourism and focus on coastal and cultural tourism has been recognized.  Blessed with
         world-class coastal natural and cultural attractions, the potential for coastal tourism development
         is unlimited.  It is important, however, that this development is undertaken in an environmentally,
         socially and culturally sensitive manner.
         The natural and cultural resources on which coastal tourism is based need to be conserved if the
         industry is to be sustainable.  Since many different economic activities occur along the coast, it is
         imperative that all relevant resource users work together in a coordinated manner.  This inter-
         sectoral coordination and management of the coastal zone is the primary goal of an Integrated
         Coastal Management (ICM) strategy.  ICM strives to preserve, protect and develop coastal
         resources to ensure food security and support economic growth.  Using an ICM approach to
         address the opportunities and constraints surrounding coastal tourism development ensures that
         the perspectives of all stakeholders along the coast are valued and incorporated into decision-
         making processes.
         This document is relevant to a wide range of stakeholders with an interest in tourism and coastal
         management issues, including government decision-makers, private investors, local authorities
         and the donor community.  While this document does not intend to serve as the definitive report
         on coastal tourism in Tanzania, it is hoped that the issues identified and actions recommended
         here will instigate an open and constructive dialogue that will lead to the improvement of coastal
         resources, both human and natural.
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             ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
             This work was made possible by the support provided by the Vice President’s Office (VPO), the
             National Environment Management Council (NEMC), the Tourism Division (Ministry of Natural
             Resources and Tourism), the Coastal Resources Center of the University of Rhode Island
             (CRC/URI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
             The Tanzania Coastal Management Partnership (TCMP) appreciates much the tireless efforts of
             the members of the Coastal Tourism Working Group for producing this important report.
             Amin Abdallah                  Marine Parks and Reserves Unit
             Gowele F. Mtoka                National Museums
             Chediel S. Msuya               Department of Antiquities
             Raphael Njana                  Forestry and Beekeeping Division
             Johnson Manase                 Tanzania Tourist Board
             D. M. Kalenzi                  National Land Use Planning Commission
             Fatma Sobo                     Fisheries Division
             Mohammed Madehele              Wildlife Division
             Julius Maira                   Dar es Salaam City Council
             Anthony J. Mwesongo            Police Marine Unit
             Bertha Mlonda                  Human Settlements Development Department
             Mary Assey                     Ministry of Works
             Joseph Haule                   Hotel Keepers Association of Tanzania
             Jamal Baruti                   National Environment Management Council
             Stephen Nkondokaya             Environment Division
             Ildefons Masekesa              Secretariat
             Andrew Hurd                    Technical Advisor
             TCMP is indebted to the local authorities of the coastal districts and the hotel owners/managers
             and tour operators working along the coast for their valuable input to this document.
             Finally, TCMP would like to express sincere gratitude to those coastal communities in Tanzania
             who were consulted or participated during the preparation of this report.  TCMP can only hope
             that the ideas and recommendations presented in this report will assist the coastal communities of
             Tanzania as much as these communities have assisted TCMP.
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