Fatema Dharsee, New Country Manager of Jumia Travel addressing the media.
- Fast Growing booking Industry Company Strengthens Resources
Dar es Salaam, 11 Augusts 2016- Jumia Travel announced yesterday that Fatema Dharsee has joined the firm as a new Country Manager to further develop the growing portfolio of hospitality sector in Tanzania. Fatema comes with a wealth of experience within the industry and management skills, having spent many years with Jumia food, as the Head of Marketing in Communication Department, joining in advance with Jumia Travel will definitely make the changes to the company.
PR Manager of Jumia Travel, Lilian Kisasa (R) introducing the New Country Manager to the media.
Fatema join Jumia Travel as a new Country Manager to continue Jumia’s recent success by providing the best services to many local travelers inside and outside Tanzania. Fatema comments “I strongly believe in the importance the tourism sector has on the economy of the country. Undoubtedly, Tanzania is one of the most beautiful countries that Africa has to offer.
Encompassing breath-taking safaris to the sandy shores of beaches, Tanzania truly stands out. Jumia Travel’s provision of an online platform for tourists to reach out and get insight into the country prior to their arrival will allow for increased influx of tourism in the country. We will also see greater levels of tourism from the local Tanzanians. As a proud Tanzanian I believe that Jumia Travel will support the growth of the tourism industry within Tanzania”.
Estelle Verdier, Managing Director of JumiaTravel East Africa.
She added that, “Definitely Jumia Travel ambition is to tap into the potential of the growing middle class. I’m planning to debunk the myth that travelling is expensive by showing the diversity of the accommodation options. There is a fit for all budgets in all destinations”
Estelle Verdier, Managing Director of JumiaTravel East Africa, said, “Fatema’s wealth of experience and intuition has already made her a Key Ambassador for Jumia Travel in Tanzania. We view her ability as a sign of our commitment to being the leading company in our industry”.
