The Tanzania Association of Travel Agents (TASOTA) is a membership based organization that has represented the interests of Tanzanian travel agents since 14th October, 1980 (under the Societies ordinance, 1954) when its forerunner, the East African Society of Travel Agents, which had been in existence for 22 years was disbanded due to the collapse of the East African Community. TASOTA works to enhance and improve the Travel Industry business climate in Tanzania by promoting the services of her members to the general public, protecting their rights and assisting them to optimize their businesses.