Tanzania, May 15 -- Arusha. Nigeria and Ghana are set to participate in the 2026 Karibu-Kilifair international tourism exhibition for the first time, as organisers intensify efforts to position Tanzania as a key tourism and business hub in Africa.

The two West African nations are among 13 countries expected to take part in this year's exhibition, which will also bring together more than 546 exhibitors and at least 1,000 international buyers from over 40 countries.

Speaking on Thursday, May 14, the director of Kilifair Promotion, Dominic Shoo, said preparations for the exhibition had been completed, with this year's edition expected to be the largest since its establishment.

The event is scheduled to take place from June 4 to 6, 2026, a...