The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has endorsed the agendas of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) concerning strategic investment in human resources, focusing on education and skills, as well as the safety of tourist destinations. The aim is to transform Africa's future through education, skill development, and strategic investment in tourism for sustainable and inclusive growth.
These remarks were made by the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Angellah Kairuki, during her contribution to the discussion on these agendas at the 67th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF), held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Livingstone, Zambia.
Minister Kairuki elaborated that the National College of Tourism, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, has invested in capacity building for trainers and has collaborated with other international institutions to provide training through experience exchange and technology enhancement.
She added that the Tanzanian government is working with the private sector to identify skill gaps in the tourism sector and provide the necessary training to meet the needs of the entire tourism industry in Tanzania.
Minister Kairuki commended the UNWTO for launching the United Nations Tourism Education Curriculum and highlighted that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has approved the establishment of a tourism curriculum in the country.
"We will start with secondary schools from Form One to Form Four, then Form Five and Six starting in July 2025. We are currently preparing the curriculum and will expand further, especially for vocational schools," emphasized Minister Kairuki. She also requested the UNWTO to provide support during the curriculum preparation to benefit from the experiences of those who have already implemented similar programs.
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