Zanzibar archipelago back in service

Tanzania mainland had already opened its borders on May 18, but since the day before yesterday, Zanzibar has also been accessible. Some flights and tourist activities have now resumed on the archipelago.

The e-Visa is still required to visit the country, at the same price. It would appear that the destination has not taken any drastic measures compared with others, apart from taking a temperature on arrival and taking out medical insurance before the trip.

Zanzibar reopens its borders to tourists

The government of Zanzibar has announced that it will reopen its borders to tourists, effective June 9, 2020. This announcement is excellent news for Zanzibar's tourism sector, which has been hard hit by the pandemic. Tourism is one of the archipelago's main sources of revenue, and the reopening of the borders should help attract many international tourists.

Zanzibar is a popular tourist destination, known for its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs. The archipelago is also home to a rich cultural heritage, including Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Here's some more information on the importance of tourism for Zanzibar:

  • Tourism accounts for around 25 % of Zanzibar's GDP.
  • The tourism sector employs around 200,000 people in Zanzibar.
  • The main sources of revenue from tourism in Zanzibar are hotels, restaurants, leisure activities and transport.
  • Zanzibar's main tourist markets are Europe, North America and Asia.

The reopening of the borders is excellent news for tourism in Zanzibar. It should attract many international tourists and boost the archipelago's economy.

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