Tag: Zanzibar tourism

The Tourism Statistical Release for December 2025 shows Zanzibar received 100,729 international visitors
BusinessTourism

Tourism growth in Zanzibar reveals new investment frontiers

Zanzibar’s tourism sector is expanding quickly, and the shift is beginning to reshape how investors view the island. Fresh data shows visitor demand rising steadily, placing pressure on existing offerings beyond hotels and beaches.  The Tourism Statistical Release for December 2025 shows Zanzibar received 100,729 international visitors, a 10 percent increase from a year earlier and a sharp rise from…

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Riu Palace Swahili introduces the company’s Elite Club concept to the island
LuxuryTourism

RIU opens elite club Riu Palace Swahili in Zanzibar

RIU Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in East Africa with the opening of Riu Palace Swahili, a five-star, adults-only resort in Nungwi, on the northern tip of Zanzibar. The launch adds a third RIU property in Tanzania and signals the company’s growing focus on high-end leisure travel in the Indian Ocean market.  The resort opens at a time…

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