Tanzania will be holding the 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Africa, held in Arusha from April 23rd to 25th, 2025. The event brings together more than 300 representatives from across Africa and beyond to explore the role of food tourism in economic growth and preservation. Cultural heritage. The forum, officially opened by President Samia Slu Hassan, aims to strengthen the local culinary industry, which is closely linked to Tanzania's agricultural sector.
At the briefing at the press conference, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Dr. Pindi Chana highlighted the potential of a forum to support skills development and investment in gastronomy tourism. Representatives will experience diverse cuisine from 120 ethnic groups in Tanzania and discuss ways to expand culinary tourism and training for local chefs. Industry stakeholders are encouraged to use this platform to promote traditional and natural foods, and UN tourism representatives can take the opportunity to showcase the forum to global audiences the rich flavors of Africa It emphasizes as:
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