Xinhua News: Tanzania to host 2024 World Travel Awards for Africa, Indian Ocean region

More than 500 delegates from across the globe are expected to attend the World Travel Awards ceremony for the Africa and Indian Ocean region, slated for June 28 in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam, an official said on Wednesday.

Ephraim Mafuru, director general of the Tanzania Tourist Board, said the awards will feature a total of 50 Tanzanian institutions and organizations, comprising 38 from the private sector and 12 from government institutions, competing with other countries in the tourism sector across Africa.

Mafuru said Tanzania was chosen as the sole African host for this year's event based on evidence of its growing success and reputation in the tourism industry.

According to Mafuru, Tanzania was selected alongside major global tourism destinations, such as Mexico, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates, which will also host the awards in their respective regions.