Coastal Aviation: Connecting International Travelers to Remote Locations in Tanzania

Shafiul “Shaf” Syed, Managing Director and Accountable Manager of Coastal Aviation, explains what are the scope of business and competitive advantages of the tourism aviation company and shares his assessment of the airline industry and the tourism sector in Tanzania.

“Coastal deals with international travelers arriving at a gateway, we connect those travelers into safari destinations into the bush, and then from there, we take them to the beach. That effectively is the business model. A big competitive advantage for Coastal Aviation is actually the focus that we have on safety and our customer service”, says Shafiul Syed.

“The sector has been highlighted, especially now, within the pandemic environment. There are two types of aviation operators in this field. First is the international operator who is bringing in traffic to the country. The second is the domestic operator who is dispersing that traffic to the locations. It is a symbiotic relationship. Typically, for us in Coastal Aviation, around a quarter of all the traffic coming into Tanzania is flying on domestically. What it enables us to do is open up some great locations in Tanzania. So, it really is connecting international travelers and adventurers to the very heartland and the very deepest portions of the bush scenario here in Tanzania. In years gone by, National Geographic did a lot of work on the Serengeti and now that has become a really popular destination. So, that is quite developed but if I now look down in the south, the Ruaha National Park is one of the biggest parks in the world, untouched, unblemished a real fantastic experience. With tourists coming in, Coastal Aviation is able to connect an otherwise very remote location to the discerning adventurer to have a great, unique experience”, he adds.

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