Tanzania’s Airbnb boom prompts calls for fair competition

A report from short-term rental data platform AirDNA indicates that Airbnb has 2,700 listings in Tanzania. PHOTO | COURTESY

Dar es Salaam. As the short-term rental market expands, driven by Airbnb’s reshaping of the hospitality industry, experts are calling on the government to establish a fair business environment to ensure balanced competition with traditional accommodation providers.

According to industry stakeholders, the platform is growing, tourism is thriving, and more international travellers are seeking authentic, home-like experiences.