The spice islands of Zanzibar are facing a shortage of alcohol which threatens the tourism sector of one of Africa's top travel destinations.
The BBC reports, tourism generates about 90% of the Tanzanian archipelago’s foreign revenue.
Prices of beer have shot up by almost 100% after the supply chain was disrupted by a sudden change of importers.
The islands’ tourism minister resigned recently citing poor work conditions.
However, some have linked his resignation to the issues with alcohol supplies.
Known for their stunning sandy beaches and rich cultural heritage, the Indian Ocean islands are popular with tourists from around the world.
Last year, Zanzibar was ranked among the 10 best travel destinations in Africa by several tour magazines.
But hoteliers now warn that the problems over alcohol supply might make the island lose its tourism shine. READ MORE AT THE BBC DIRECTLY.
