ICTP

The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism of Tanzania has become a destination member. Tanzania's tourism has seen steady growth and currently contributes over 16 percent of the national GDP.

Tanzania's Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism is responsible for conservation of natural and cultural resources as well as the development of tourism.

The importance of Tanzania’s natural and cultural resources lies in the biological value of the species and habitats and cultural sites of the country, as well as the socio-economic and cultural value of the resources and its contribution to the sustainable development of the country. These resources are the cornerstone for its tourism industry. The tourism ministry is charged with the task of ensuring sustainable conservation along with the development of tourism industry by promoting and enhancing participation of different stakeholders.

From the Pacific Ocean to canyon national parks, from the hills of San Francisco to the bustle of Los Angeles, from happy San Diego to glitzy Hollywood, when you think California, you think of vacations and adventures. In the world of tourism, California is one of the greatest and most renowned global destinations on Earth.

"We're extremely thrilled to welcome Visit California as a new destination alliance to ICTP [International Council of Tourism Partners]," said Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, Chairman of ICTP, "This is an important commitment for the Golden State and for the general growth of their tourism industry. California leads the world with many examples of their various programs for environmental protection and the importance the state gives to tourism."