Zanzibar News
The Residence Zanzibar to welcome ila spa treatments
This month heralds the arrival of Tanzania’s first ever ila spa treatments, at The Residence Zanzibar. On the south-west coast of the mystical ‘Spice Island’, this 66 villa hideaway has long been a hotspot for those in search of a relaxing retreat – with its spacious private villas, welcoming hospitality, and idyllic location. The draw will now be even greater thanks to ila’s new, exclusive treatment menu, using local ingredients and rituals.
British women in Zanzibar acid attack
Two British females have been attacked on the east African island of Zanzibar, according to reports. The 18-year-old women, who are believed to be charity workers, had acid thrown on their faces, chests and hands as they walked in Stone Town.
Zanzibar adds spice to ICTP membership
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism has joined the alliance as a destination member.
Hundreds feared dead in Zanzibar ferry sinking
Hundreds of ferry passengers are feared drowned following the sinking of a vessel off the coast of Zanzibar. As many as 600 people were on board the boat when it went down earlier, with some 380 still unaccounted for.
Zanzibar Minister for Tourism and Seychelles Tourism CEO discuss partnership
Minister Jihad Abdillah Hassan, the Zanzibar Tanzania Minister responsible for Information, Culture, Tourism and Sports, and Mr. Ali Khalil Mirza, his Director General of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, met at a working breakfast with Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, and Mrs. Maryvonne Pool, the Seychelles Consul&Tourism Ambassador in Tanzania, when Mr. St.Ange was in Dar Es Salaam last week for a working visit.
Experience the magic of Zanzibar on i-to-i’s newest adventure!
Magical Zanzibar, floating off the coast of gap year favourite Tanzania, is on everyone’s lips as the hottest travel destination of 2010.