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The document is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism. The agreement focuses on joint promotional efforts and the creation of multi-destination travel packages aimed at encouraging visitors to explore a wider range of attractions across East Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F15\u002FKmFaiM3TeZxibwMtq0F9a9f8FOBTDAzK4pXu6TaG.webp",[61],{"id":31,"name":62,"avatarPath":8,"about":8},"Rukia Rashid",[64,75],{"id":26,"type":65,"data":69,"order":74},{"title":66,"value":67,"shortName":68},"Gallery",7,"GALLERY",{"gallery":70},[71],{"fileId":72,"filePath":73,"title":8},20,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost_section\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F15\u002FWtqnNtUTHprO5TBZh4uQoDmjxRrkKZMF8ciPgXnO.webp",0,{"id":20,"type":76,"data":79,"order":13},{"title":77,"value":13,"shortName":78},"Text editor","TEXT_EDITOR",{"content":80,"additionalAlignment":81},"\u003Cp>While stakeholders welcomed the partnership, they cautioned that its success depended on urgent infrastructure improvements. Industry experts say that despite the diversity of Tanzania's natural attractions, poor transportation links and limited transportation options continue to hinder the growth of a sector vital to the national economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During a meeting of African tour operators held at the same time as the signing ceremony, Mr. Wilbard Chambulo, Chairman of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), noted that although the industry is committed to such cooperation, infrastructure gaps remain a major obstacle. He stressed that in order for the region to take full advantage of joint initiatives, governments should prioritize sustainable investments in transport.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It is also important to ensure uninterrupted movement, noting that tourists should be able to easily move between Tanzania and Uganda without tedious time-consuming journeys. As an example of how poor transportation hinders research, he cited the long travel time from Arusha to Selous. 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