East Africa's largest tourism trade fair, Karibu- Kilifair that alternatives between the Cities of Arusha and Moshi , Tanzania has been shelved.

In a statement the organisers indicated that owing to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus ) pandemic, the event that was slated for Arusha this year from 5th June -7th June, 2020 will now be held from Septermber 4th -6th, 2020.

''Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are currently suffering from the virus in hospitals as well as families who have already lost their beloved ones. The global impact can be seen in all kinds of economy sectors and also massively in the tourism industry. Nevertheless, we all have to continue to develop new strategies and ways to survive, while preparing ourselves for the time after Corona,'' the statement said.

It went on to add that the directors and the team of KILIFAIR Promotion are keenly monitoring all developments regarding the pandemic and impact for the tourism industry.

''Following economists’ and researchers’ forecasts, the situation shall be “under control” again after the next 2-3 months. This is the time when businesses will re-open their doors to serve customers and tourists who will slowly start to travel again – for this time we all need to be ready,'' the organisers stated.

Organisers further said that there will be enlarged and improved 35,000 square metres Fair layout for 500 plus exihibitors with Arusha being the venue

KILIFAIR and KARIBU Fair originally separate entities  joined into a single tourism and travel exhibition entity targeting to market the African tourism in Moshi town on the foot hills of Mount Kilimanjaro and Arusha city, Tanzania’s leading safari capital.

The two travel trade show organizers are pulling in  more partners and key players in the tourism industry across East Africa and the entire African continent.

Through a partnership with other regional tourist and travel trade exhibition organizers, KILIFAIR team has been participating in major fairs including the Magical Kenya, Pearl of Africa in Uganda, World Travel Market London and WTM Africa in Cape Town, also the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Berlin, Germany.