Tanzania, Aug. 4 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's efforts to position itself as a leading tourism destination have received a boost after a global airport hospitality operator announced plans to open a premium lounge at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), targeting the growing number of international travellers arriving in the country.

The new facility under the global operator Plaza Premium Group, set to open in September, is expected to enhance passenger services at the country's main international gateway while supporting Tanzania's expanding tourism and aviation sectors.

Plaza Premium Group Vice President for Middle East and Africa, Emrecan Ergun, said the decision to enter the Tanzanian market was driven by the country's touri...