AICC Board urged to be Arusha’s shakers and movers

By Valentine Bwire and Happy Lazaro

The Board of Directors for the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) has been urged to be innovative in creating attractive amenities for Arusha.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Mr. Jakaya Kikwete gave this challenge recently when he was inaugurating the newly appointed Board of Directors for AICC in a ceremony held in Tausi Hall of the Centre.

Mr. Kikwete said that it was high time that Arusha solved the a problem quality accommodation for large numbers delegates attending meetings in Arusha. He said the Board of Directors should ensure that they plan for more amenities including high standard hotels adding that Arusha has many hotels but they leave a lot to be desired.

The Minister also urged the Board of Directors to pave the way for the implementation of planned projects of the Centre. Mr. Kikwete hailed the AICC for being financially sound and operating without any Government subsidy.

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