Tanzania, May 15 -- Dodoma. The government has tabled a proposed Sh334 billion budget for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining ambitious plans to boost tourism, strengthen conservation, modernise digital systems and expand tourism infrastructure across the country.

Presenting the budget in Parliament on Friday, Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, said the sector remains a major pillar of the economy and employing millions of people directly and indirectly.

"The sector contributes 30.9 percent of foreign exchange earnings, of which tourism accounts for 25 percent," she said.

The minister said the government would continue investing heavily in tourism infrastruc...