Tanzania Tourism Revenues Hit Record $2.99 Billion as Visitor Numbers Surge

Tanzania's tourism earnings surged from $1.95 billion in July 2022 to $2.99 billion in July 2023.
Tourist arrivals increased by 37.2%, reaching a record 1,658,043 visitors.
Europe and the United States remain the main sources of tourists visiting Tanzania.
Tourism revenue plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic but is now recovering.
The $2.99 billion in tourism earnings is a new record high for Tanzania.

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