Tourism Revival Efforts in Kariba
Minister of Environment, Tourism & Hospitality Industry Honorable, Senator Prisca Mupfumira Arriving in Kariba
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Zimbabweans Championing Sport Tourism and community development
By Staff reporter A Zimbabwean based in the diaspora, Farai. Chishaka Mutsunguma of Chishaka village in Chief Svosve’s village in Hwedza is championing sport tourism locally and abroad. The Zimbabwean who resides in the United Kingdom says he has combined his passion for sport through initiating a soccer-tourism tournament he hopes will turn into an…
ZTA facilitates borehole donation In Hwedza
By Tendai Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, has facilitated the donation of a borehole to Chigwedere Primary school in Mashonaland east province under Chief Svosve by a Zim Diaspora football team. The donation comes to the relief of the school as it has managed to alleviate variant challenges that the school had been facing in…
Zimbabwe in Botswana for Elephant Summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected in Botswana today to attend the crucial Elephant Summit taking place in the tourism town of Kasane. The Summit commenced on the 3rd of May and will conclude tomorrow after the Heads of States meeting.The ground-breaking summit seeks to establish a common ground on the management of elephant population within…
UNWTO partners with Telefónica to promote tourism sector digitalisation
. The framework agreement between the two organizations was signed in Madrid by Jaime Cabal, Deputy Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, and by Eduardo Navarro, Director of Communication, Corporate Affairs, Branding and Sustainability of Telefónica. • The alliance, whose first phase will be in effect until the end of 2020, revolves around four initial…
Zimbabwe Tourism in Dubai for the Arabian Travel Market
Zimbabwe will be participating at this year’s edition of the Arabian Travel Market Fair to be held in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai from 28 April to 1 May 2019. The Fair will provide a platform for the country to increase destination awareness to key tourism stakeholders and invited international buyers and media houses. The…
Vaya ‘Hopper rides’ get ZITF moving, take Fair by storm
Those that have flown in for only a day or two, and tried to make the best of the limited time they had to visit every stand at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), will tell you what a physically gruelling and mentally exhausting exercise it can be. But this year, Vaya has changed all…
Incentive travel fuels business growth: ZTA
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Acting Chief Executive, Rita Likukuma has called on the business sector to seriously consider corporate incentive travel as a motivational tool for intensified business growth. Likukuma made the call at a function organised in collaboration with the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo last night. Incentive Travel is a proven experience…
A’Sambeni kicks off alongside ZITF
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is this week aiming to leverage on the 60th edition of ZITF which kicked off this Tuesday, 23 April in Bulawayo by concentrating on MICE tourism through A’sambeni Tourism Fair. A’sambeni is taking place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre popularly known as the ZITF grounds until Saturday 27 April….
Zimbabwe leads African Tourism Organisation formulation at the AU STC TTIET in Egypt
Zimbabwe, led by the Honourable Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry is part of the 38 countries participating at the Second Ordinary Session of the Africa Union Specialised Technical Committee on Transport; Transcontinental and Inter-Regional Infrastructure, Energy and Tourism, currently being held in Cairo, Egypt from 14-18 April 2019. The session, running under the…
Balearic Islands Poised to Become First Tourism Destination Developed under 2030 Agenda
Deploying new resources and actions for the progressive adaptation of the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera) to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, is one of the main objectives of the agreement signed between the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the IMPULSA BALEARS Foundation. Its aim is to jumpstart the process of the strategic…
Marriott International increases Middle East and Africa Portfolio in 2019
Company on-track to grow its portfolio by 45 percent through the end of 2023 with over 100 properties under development Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) today announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Underpinning a strong demand for its diverse brands, the new…
China Ready Workshop for Tourism Industry
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Welcome China will today, 7 April 2019, hold a China Ready Certification for the tourism industry in Harare. The training programme is designed to assist the destination and service providers to be ready for Chinese visitors and promote it to the market effectively. The training session has so far generated…
Don’t hike accommodation prices for ZITF: Tourism Ministry
The Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has condemned the high level of rates purportedly being charged by some accommodation providers in Bulawayo for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Permanent Secretary in the Tourism Ministry, Mr Munesu Munodawafa said the unpopular reaction to some of the charged rates calls for intervention by the authorities…
Don’t miss 12th Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo: ZTA
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has announced this year’s dates of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo. Speaking at a press conference in Harare yesterday, Acting Chief Executive of the regulatory authority Rita Likukuma said the Fair will be held from 12 – 14 September 2019 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre. Likukuma said the registration has opened and…
Touch Road, Mashonaland Holdings in luxury accommodation deal
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mashonaland Holding Limited and Touchroad International Holdings Group will see Harare getting a new five-star luxury accommodation. The development is a significant one as it comes at a time the Tourism Industry in Harare is in dire need for revitalisation, new offerings and above all need additional luxury hotels,…
Spring and Summer Yoga Retreat Schedule at Tamazirt
Taghazout, Morocco, Tamazirt by Amayour yoga retreat centre near Taghazout, Morocco has announced its spring and summer yoga retreat schedule, placing an emphasis on capturing the energy of new and full moons, and equinoxes. “Tamazirt means countryside and amayour means full moon in local Amazigh dialect Shilha,” explains Tamazirt by Amayour co-owner Shiraz Ksaiba. “As…
Zimbabwe gears up for increased tourism investments
The International Tourism Bourse trade show currently underway in Berlin, Germany, has set the right tone for Zimbabwe to expand its horizon and lure strong visitor traffic this year. The Southern African state is offering massive tourism investment opportunities to international markets as it seeks to tap into the deep pool of key European markets…
Chinese market ready to sample Zimbabwe’s tourism product
By Spiwe Dhliwayo Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Djibouti and China have intensified efforts to concretise the Tour Africa-The New Horizon tourism program as the four countries launched the program in Zheijang Province, China. The program is being championed by a Chinese company Touchroad International and will see Zimbabwe receiving 350 Chinese tourists every month from this month…
Zimbabwe moves to set footprint at the World’s Largest Travel Trade Fair
Zimbabwean tourism authorities are reviving efforts to strengthen tourism traffic from the German market as the nation participates at the 2019 international tourism bourse in Berlin Germany which officially kicked off this morning and runs until 10 March. Buoyed by the strong sentiment from the international market confirmed through endorsements by renowned international travel guides…
UNWTO Forum focuses on job creation, entrepreneurship and development
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) are co-organizing the 5th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, on 2-3 May 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain. The Forum is supported by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain, the Basque Government, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa and the City Council…
Meetings Africa roars into life
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and some local tourism operators are part of the 338 exhibitors showcasing their services and products to potential buyers at this year’s edition of Meetings Africa, which kicked off in Sandton City, Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday. The event is running from 25 -27 February 2019 and has a packed program, which…
Tourism employs more women: Auxillia Mnangagwa
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has hailed the tourism sector as the best employer of women while officiating at the launch of the national chapter of “Women in Tourism” in Harare today. “Globally, tourism is a sector having the highest share of women employment with 49% of the workforce in hotels and restaurants, however most of…
Visit Zimbabwe: Women in tourism desk launches today
First Lady and Patron of Women in Tourism, Auxillia Mnangagwa, is expected to officially launch a Women’s Desk in the ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, this morning in Harare. According to the Minister Of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Priscah Mupfumira, the launch of National chapter incorporates all provinces and is a…
Airlines the foundation of travel and tourism sector: RwandAir
A visiting RwandAir delegation has emphasised the fact that airlines are the foundation of the tourism and travel sector and remain important drivers of economies when managed properly. Ada Magezi, the Country Manager for Zimbabwe of RwandAir made the remarks at the media briefing following the visit to Harare by a group of Ugandan travel…
Zimbabwe gears up for its presence at MICE shows
In recent years, the global meetings industry has begun to recognise Zimbabwe as a sought after destination. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the local tourism operators have confirmed that the destination will take part in this year’s Meetings Africa 25 to 27 February 2019 in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event aims to showcase Africa’s…
Another Big Tourism Investment for Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector continues to make significant strides in increasing investor confidence as its room capacity has been on a sharp rise since the turn of the second Republic in 2017. The country’s Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Priscah Mupfumira yesterday officially opened Mpala Jena Camp at a colourful event last week….
Major boost for Zimbabwe Tourism as Dubai pledges support
The last day of the 7th World Government Summit in Dubai has been a progressive one for the country’s Tourism Industry. This follows Minister Mupfumira‘s successful engagement with the Dubai Tourism Director General Helal Almari this morning. The tourism reengagement plan got a major boost in the meeting as Dubai pledged unconditional support to the…
Zimbabwe attends the World Government Summit
The Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Priscah Mupfumira is leading an eight member delegation attending the World Government Summit in Dubai. The World Government Summit is a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of governments worldwide. Each year, the Summit sets the agenda for the next generation of governments, focusing on how…
Marriott International continues expansion across Africa with three new deal signings
Anticipated new hotels will mark debut in Liberia while strengthening presence in Morocco and Ghana From the Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain in Marrakech, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) announced three new deal signings across North and West Africa, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence across the continent. The new deal signings highlight the company’s growth…
Bethel Catering Services (T&U Enterprises) the heart of good food
By Byron Mutingwende T&U Enterprises T/A Bethel Catering Services in partnership with Young Africa Skills Centre Zimbabwe is the heart of good food for all occasions and functions. Apart from delivering mouth-watering, fresh and healthy food, the facility also offers excellent training for everyone with interest in cooking quality food. Mrs. Unotida…
Africa’s Travel Indaba rescheduled due to election in South Africa
South African Tourism has announced that the 2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba will be rescheduled, following SA President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Of The Nation Address last night, 7 February 2019. The President confirmed that the date of the national elections would be May 8, which falls directly within the dates scheduled for the Indaba: May 6…
Major new Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme underway in Zimbabwe
The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme is funded to the tune of €45 Million by the European Union through the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), and co-funded by the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM). The SWM Programme is being implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the French Agricultural…
Tourism Minister appoints ZTA Acting Chief Executive
The Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Priscah Mupfumira (Sen) and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Board (ZTA) has seconded from the board, Mrs Rita Likukuma on an acting role of Chief Executive with effect from 01 February 2019. ZTA Chief Operating Officer, Mr Givemore Chidzidzi had been acting since November 2018 on behalf of…
International Tourist Arrivals Reach 1.4 billion Two Years Ahead of Forecasts
2018 totalled 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals (+6%), consolidating 2017 strong results and proving to be the second strongest year since 2010 Middle East (+10%) and Africa (+7%) grew above the world average while Asia and the Pacific and Europe grew at 6% For 2019, UNWTO forecasts a 3-4% increase, in line with the historical…
National clean up campaign: Ensuring a safe environment
By Tendai Guvamombe The national cleanup campaign is anchored on ensuring a safe environment with the government planning to cascade the initiative to all provinces beginning with cities and towns. Riding on this wave, Harare Municipality aims to attain a world class city status by 2030. Since the Presidential Declaration of every Friday as National…
Zimbabwe shines at FITUR 2019
Scores of destination marketing experts and operators thronged the Destination Zimbabwe stand as the country is exhibiting at the International Tourism and Trade Fair (FITUR) which kicked off on the 23rd and will run till the 27th of January in Madrid, Spain. The fair has grown by 8.3% and this year’s edition will be its…
Tour Africa’s New Horizon Project to increase Chinese Tourists to Zimbabwe
Tour Africa’s New Horizon Project will see Zimbabwe receiving 350 Chinese tourists every month as from March 2019, Priscah Mupfumira, the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. Minister Mupfumira made the remarks at Meikles Hotel in Harare yesterday where she revealed that the project is a collaboration between Ethiopian Airlines, which is providing…
Be tourism ambassadors in Panama: Youths urged
Zimbabwean youths bound to Panama for the Youth Conference were urged to be torchbearers and ambassadors of the country’s pristine tourism products and services. This emerged at the Mega Pilgrim Send-Off dinner to Panama for the World Youth Day where the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Priscah Mupfumira was the Guest of Honour…
Punta del Este Convention Bureau receives first UNWTO.QUEST Certification
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has granted UNWTO.QUEST Certification to the Punta del Este Convention Bureau, which became the first destination management organisation in the world to receive this certification. The Punta del Este Convention Bureau, a UNWTO Affiliate Member, participated in the UNWTO.QUEST Certification pilot project that was created to advance excellence and quality…
Pamwe Capital seeks to invest in Zimbabwe
Pamwe Capital has proposed to invest in Zimbabwe’s key economic development sectors as a response to the country’s openness for business. Speaking at a breakfast meeting organised by Pamwe Capital at a local hotel in Harare, Priscah Mupfumira, the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry said Zimbabwe has good opportunities for investors especially…
UNWTO/ETC Launch Report on Health Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) launched a new report on health tourism. Part of their joint research programme, the study is the first attempt to set a coherent conceptualisation of health tourism and define the motivations behind travellers looking for health-related services. Health, wellness and medical tourism have grown…
Another ICT first: Accoleisure Zimbabwe Travel Guide Mobile Application launched
The country registered a significant milestone in the Tourism Digital Space by launching the AccoLeisure Zimbabwe Travel Guide and the Zimbabwe Destination Video in Harare yesterday. In line with the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (STP), Priscah Mupfumira, the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry said the launch was in sync with one of the key…
Zim wows travel agencies at Turkey Travel Fair
It may have been Zimbabwe’s maiden participation at the Turkey Travel Fair but that did not limit the nations dazzle. The display was captivating, drawing massive interest from exhibitors, tour agencies, and buyers participating at the 12th edition of the Travel Turkey Fair running from 6 to 8 December. The fair is rated among the…
Miss Tourism Zimbabwe winners honoured
Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2018 winners received their prizes at a colourful event held in the capital today. The occasion was graced by sponsors, contestants’ family members and the media fraternity. The event saw Miss Tourism Zimbabwe queen, Tafadzwa Primrose Jaricha, drive away in Mercedes Benz C200 sponsored by Durban based businesswoman Dr Mercy Mafara. First…