The Tanzanian government has expressed determination to boost sports tourism through further development of the country’s golf offerings.
At this year’s Tanzania Open Golf Championship, the Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Harrison Mwakyembe, called on the Tanzania Golf Union to partner with the ministry in future efforts to develop the game.
“We want golf to be a sport for tourism; I’ve seen its potential here. I’m told that next year, more golfers from outside the country will come as the club is planning to host an international and popular tournament called Sunshine Tour. This (tournament) is a good idea ... we want to attract a huge number of foreign golfers and make sure that after the tournament, they also have an opportunity to visit our tourist attraction centres.”
He said he would speak to the Minister of Tourism and encourage further support of the initiative. “The government will continue to provide the necessary support, including allocating land for individuals or companies wishing to invest in sports.”
