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”