Zanzibar tourism summit and exhibition has kicked off with expectations for the Island's visitors' growth through investments in place with global campaigns to position the island on top among the Indian Ocean paradise islands for global tourists and beach holidaymakers.

U.S, Feb. 22 -- Organized by the Zanzibar Association for Tourism Investors (ZATI) and KILIFAIR Promotions from Northern Tanzania, the two-day grand exhibition had drawn participants from Tanzania, the rest of Africa, Europe, the United States (US), and Asia.

Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi said when opening the exhibition on Wednesday that his government has been taking serious steps to boost tourism on the island.

He said that the second edition of the Z-Summit and Tourism Exhibition was a vital hub where tourism industry leaders would be connected with the rest of East Africa, Africa, and other global travel influencers and investors.

"The government of Zanzibar remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing the infrastr...