Italy Leads Zanzibar Tourist Arrivals in July Amid Surge

Unguja. In July, Zanzibar achieved record-high monthly visitor numbers, receiving 98,370 international guests—a 44.2% growth when compared to the same time last year, according to official tourism statistics published on July 7. This number marked an impressive 45.7% increase from June 2025. Europe continued to be Zanzibar’s primary tourist origin, comprising 64.4% of all incoming visitors. Italy topped this list with 10,403 entries—accounting for 10.6% of overall arrivals—an exceptional recovery from June’s count of 2,660, which saw a remarkable 291% month-over-month boost. France followed closely behind at 7.7%, whereas Japan had the lowest percentage at just 0.2%. The data indicated that 99.4% of those who visited in July did so for recreational purposes; nearly 91% arrived via air travel. Men made up 54% of these visitors, while women comprised 46%. Over 86% of the tourists fell within the ages of 15-64, with senior citizens forming about 4.5% of the group. Almost one-third of vacationers stayed precisely a week, with most intending stays extending slightly past seven days. Hotel room availability reached 81.1%, with approximately 741,000 out of the 913,911 beds occupied throughout the month. Emerging destinations including Poland, India, Russia, Israel, China, and Ukraine experienced a collective 42.2% rise in guest counts relative to June, highlighting increasing diversity away from conventional European sources. These July outcomes reflect not only Zanzibar’s rising worldwide popularity but also Italy’s significant contribution towards boosting summer-time tourism. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc.
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