​OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT & COMPLIANCE ADVISORY

TANZANIA TOURISM SECTOR SAFETY AND PROTECTION (TTSSP)

​OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT & COMPLIANCE ADVISORY

​TO: ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENCIES, TOUR OPERATORS, TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS, AND GLOBAL TRAVELERS

​FROM: TANZANIA TOURISM SECTOR SAFETY AND PROTECTION (TTSSP) MANAGEMENT

​DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2026

​SUBJECT: NOTICE ON MANDATORY VERIFICATION OF TTSSP CERTIFIED MEMBERS VIA TTSSP.TRAVEL

​The Tanzania Tourism Sector Safety and Protection (TTSSP) hereby issues an official public notice to all international partners, travel agencies, tour operators, and travelers planning trips to East Africa. To safeguard the integrity of Tanzania’s world-class tourism industry, TTSSP has launched a central digital verification portal. All officially compliant, verified, and certified tourism service providers are registered and searchable on the TTSSP portal at ttssp.travel.

​By choosing TTSSP Certified Members, global travel partners and individual visitors guarantee that their East African journeys adhere to national safety, financial, and operational standards.

​1. WHY BOOK WITH TTSSP CERTIFIED MEMBERS IS CRITICAL

​Navigating international travel requires complete confidence in service delivery, safety infrastructure, and financial security. Booking exclusively with TTSSP Certified Members provides distinct operational guarantees:

• ​Vetted & Verified Operational Integrity: Every TTSSP-certified operator, lodge, and service provider undergoes comprehensive audits to confirm valid state operating licenses, appropriate liability coverage, and adherence to national Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• ​Financial Protection & Secure Transactions: Certified members are bound by strict financial protocols. Payments are directed exclusively to verified corporate bank accounts or secure payment gateways, eliminating fraudulent intermediaries and personal payment scams.
• ​Consumer Protection & Tourist Rights: TTSSP monitors operational practices to guarantee transparent pricing, fair booking terms, and strict fulfillment of agreed itineraries.
• ​Integrated Emergency Response & Safety Net: Certified members operate within direct access of the National Tourism Crisis Management Framework and regional emergency services, providing 24/7 rapid assistance across all national parks, coastal zones, and urban centers.
• ​Brand Protection for International Agencies: Global travel agencies and wholesalers partnering with TTSSP-certified providers mitigate operational liability, safeguard corporate reputation and deliver verified quality to their clients.

​2. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR BOOKINGS & VERIFICATION

​To ensure complete safety prior to issuing deposits or entering contractual agreements, all stakeholders are advised to follow this three-step verification process:

Step Action Required Verification Objective

Step 1: Direct Verification Search the service provider’s name or license number directly on ttssp.travel. Confirms current, active certification and official status.

Step 2: SOP & License Check Request the provider’s official TTSSP Proof of Compliance and valid regulatory operating license. Validates adherence to health, vehicle, guide, and safety protocols.

Step 3: Secure Settlement Process all booking payments solely to verified corporate bank accounts listed under the registered business name. Prevents financial fraud and secures payment traceability.

3. OFFICIAL CONTACT & VERIFICATION SUPPORT

For verification queries, corporate compliance checks, or immediate operational support, contact the TTSSP Central Desk through official channels:

Official Verification Portal: https://ttssp.travel

Customer Support Email: cs@ttssp.travel

Alternative Desk Email: ttssptz@gmail.com

24/7 Hotline & WhatsApp Support: +255 764 774 360 | +255 657 377 792

Headquarters: Government City, Mtumba, P.O. Box 1286, Dodoma, United Republic of Tanzania

TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE. SECURE YOUR JOURNEY. BOOK EXCLUSIVELY WITH TTSSP CERTIFIED MEMBERS.