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Ms. Zaituni Mussa is an academic professional specialising in Tourism Management and Marketing, with a focus on sustainable tourism development, hospitality management and cultural heritage. She obtained her MSc in Tourism Management and Marketing from Bournemouth University (UK, 2017) and her BA in Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management from the University of Dodoma (Tanzania, 2012).
 
Her research interests examine how community engagement, destination branding, industry transformation, consumer behaviour, and policy frameworks intersect to foster equitable tourism growth. With a background in tourism and industry partnerships, she is committed to enhancing tourism education and practice in emerging economies.

Work Experience

  • Assistant Lecturer Institute of Tourism, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) (2017–Present)
  • Head of Hospitality Development Institute of Tourism, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) (2019–Present)
  • Assistant Registrar Zanzibar Institute of Tourism Development (ZITOD)(2014–2015)
  • Project Coordinator for ZITOD ALSD II Project, Ministry of Education, Zanzibar(2014-2020)
  • Tutor in Tourism Management Zanzibar Institute of Tourism Development (ZITOD)(2013–2016)

Professional Development

  • Erasmus Training Mobility (Turkey: 2019, 2021, Estonia: 2024, and Romania: 2023, 2025)
  • Business Incubator Management (Sahara Venture 2024)
  • Scientific Writing & Information Literacy (MUHAS, 2019)
  • Leadership in Hospitality Business (National College of Tourism, 2018)

Ms. Zaituni Mussa Ali

Head of Department of Hospitality

Academic Qualification

  • Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Kiponda Secondary School, Zanzibar(2007–2009)
  • BA Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management University of Dodoma, Tanzania(2009–2012)
  • MSc Tourism Management and Marketing Bournemouth University, United Kingdom(2016–2017)

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Publication

  • Chami, A. A., Mwadini, M. K., & Ali, Z. M. (2017). Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Spice Farming in Kizimbani Ward, Zanzibar. Tengeru Community Development Journal, 4, 53–74.
  • David, K. G., Botezat, E. A., & Ali, Z. M. (2024). Can Zanzibar's Vision for Socio-Economic Development Through Tourism Be Revitalized? [Journal Name].

Academic Contributions

  • UNICEF Study (2018): Team member for assessment of tourism's impact on Zanzibar communities and children (collaboration with SUZA, ZATI, ZCT)