Dar es Salaam, Dec. 9 -- DAR ES SALAAM: AS Tanzania celebrates 63 years of independence, the country has continued to record tremendous success in tourism sector, heading closer to attaining the target of 5 million tourists by 2025.

According to fresh data from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), as of August this year, the country welcomed over two million international tourists, generating an unprecedented 3.5 billion US dollars in revenue.

This economic boon has significantly contributed to Tanzanias GDP, with tourism now accounting for 17.2 per cent of the national GDP and 29 per of Zanzibars GDP.

To signify the countrys notable growth in tourism sector, Tanzania once again claimed its crown as the Worlds Leading Travel Destination, solidi...