Tanzania, Aug. 12 -- Arusha. Spain could become one of the leading sources of tourists to Tanzania if the current marketing drive is sustained.

Industry players are optimistic the number of visitors from the Iberia peninsula state may overtake those from other source countries with aggressive marketing. "There has been an increasing trend in recent years. This is encouraging," said Judge Thomas Mihayo, the chairman of the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB).

He said TTB was planning to have a permanent representation in Spain to market the country's attractions while Spanish travel agents are making a foothold in Tanzania.

"Ours will be a sub office to offer vital information on Tanzania," he said on Monday when speaking to a group of travel ag...