The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar

Ministry of Tourism and Heritage

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Core Functions


The Ministry of Tourism and Heritage has the following main responsibilities:

  1. Supervise and develop Tourism with the aim of increasing National income and citizens' economy;
  2. Promote tourism both domestically and internationally;
  3. Preserve, protect and develop all historical areas in the country;
  4. Collect revenue from services provided in Historical Areas and the Tourism Commission;
  5. Coordinate project development, monitoring and evaluation of development projects through the Tourism and Antiquities sector;
  6. Prepare Policies, Laws and strategies for developing the Tourism and Antiquities sector as well as supervise their implementation.