DAR ES SALAAM. Feb 1: The European Economic Community (EEC) will provide financial assistance to the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) and the private sector to help them take part in four international tourism fairs, reports Xinhua

TTB Marketing Manager A Macha said here yesterday the fairs will be held respectively in Milan from Februaiy 23 to 27, Berlin from March 5 to 10. Paris from March 16 to 21. and London in November.

According to Macha, the assistance to be provided will be for space rental and pavilion construction. The TTB and participants will meet the administrative costs of the fairs.

Following the support. Tanzania will be represented by stx companies in Malan and Paris fairs and by 15 companies at Berlin and London fairs.

The TTB will co-ordinate and lead participants to the fairs which will provide a forum to Tanzania to promote Its unique tourist attractions and facilities.