ZANZIBAR, Jan. 10 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday ordered stricter enforcement of tourism regulations to ensure locals, particularly the youth, secure a direct share of the sectors burgeoning wealth.

She drew a sharp line between foreign capital and local labour, insisting that while international firms manage large-scale hotel investments, tour operations and guiding must remain the exclusive domain of the locals.

“This must be enforced so that Tanzanians benefit directly from tourism development, failure to do so would undermine the sectors contribution to inclusive growth,” she said.

She made the remarks yesterday while launching the Jaz Elite Aurora Hotel in Michamvi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar. The launch...