Zimbabwe’s Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Permanent Secretary Munesu Munodawafa says the sector remains optimistic that it will bounce back post-COVID-19 through investing in human capital and service excellence as part of the recovery strategy. In an interview with Ultimate Tourism Chat podcast host Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, Munodawafa laid out the three-phased recovery plan…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority’s Acting Chief Executive Mr Givemore Chidzidzi has outlined strategic issues essential in post-Covid-19 tourism recovery drive. Presenting the Destination Zimbabwe Tourism Recovery draft Plan themed: “Supporting jobs, serving the national economy” at a workshop in Harare this week, Mr Chidzidzi said the plan outlines measures to be undertaken by Government, the tourism…
By Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction The tourism sector is one of the most affected industries by the COVID-19 pandemic which is an unprecedented global health and socioeconomic crisis. Globally, this sector is accredited for its immense contribution to GDP, job creation, infrastructure development and wildlife conservation efforts. In the first quarter of 2020, the…
… As domestic tourism takes centre stage Zimbabwe’s tourism sector yesterday met in Harare to craft a post-COVID-19 tourism recovery strategy. The discussion hinged on prioritizing the domestic market and product diversification. Addressing the meeting, Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndholvu emphasized the need to have a three-phased approach that starts…
The government will provide Bank Guarantee Facility worth ZWL$500 million to assist the Tourism Sector to access working capital loans from banks, Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality industry Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu has said. Unveiling a stimulus package today to boost the tourism sector in post COVID-19 lockdown, Minister Ndhlovu announced a raft of measures…
By Tatenda Mabara (Researcher) The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all sectors of the global economic ecosystem and the tourism and hospitality sector will experience the most severe impact. This is mainly because tourism is increasingly hypermobile and largely based on interaction among people. Based on the latest COVID19 induced developments such as quarantine measures, travel…
By Ross Geller To me, home is everywhere in the world. I love the nomadic lifestyle, and with this, I conclude that I love traveling! Everybody dreams of striking on the world’s most fabulous spots in their life. Hardly a few people have their luck going on the track. You can travel well on vacations…
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA)’s 10th Anniversary celebrations and Awards Dinner Gala will be held on home soil at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls on April 10, 2020 . The ceremony running under the theme: Our heart has always been home, pays homage to the motherland where the journey started for so many…
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ), the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sector’s response to COVID-19. Today the tourism sector players…
By Rebecca Siggers Las Vegas is the most happening city in the United States of America. Built amidst a complete desert, Vegas attracts the maximum number of travelers from all over the world. It is a city that never sleeps. Being equipped with fancy hotels, pubs, casinos, etc., Las Vegas has a lot to offer…
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Wildlife Day (WWD). On the 20th of December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly at its 68th session declared March 3 as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This WWD…
Historian and teacher Nimorod Ushe, a native of the area has put pen to paper to document rock sites in the Chikuku area under Bikita District. Below Spiked Online Media reproduces the historian’s perspectives: Chikuku rock sites are located along Masvingo-Mutare highway approximately 33km east of Nyika growth point in Bikita District of Masvingo Province….
Zimbabwe will, like many other countries, not participate at the world’s largest travel show, International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin, which was scheduled for 04 – 08 March 2020, as the show has been cancelled. According to a statement issued by the organisers of the fair, due to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19,…
The national tourism awards, Twalumba Travel and Tourism that was launched on Wednesday in Harare at a colourful event held at the Meikles Hotel is aimed at stimulating individual and collective effort in pursuit of growth and development. People and organisations worthy of recognition and acknowledgment will be the nominees and winners in the various…
Global Renaissance Investments have earmarked an international Infrastructure Summit and Expo involving South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe that will take place in the resort town of Victoria Falls from 4 to 7 March 2020 at the famous Kingdom Hotel. Addressing journalists at the five-star Meikles Hotel in Harare today, Mr. Ngoni Dzirutwe, the Chief Executive…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the tourism industry players have embarked on an aggressive campaign to promote local travel and tour packages. The initial stage of roll out, the promotion drive places focus and emphasis on this year’s Valentine’s period. ZTA Spokesperson, Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, said the organisation had successfully forged a partnership with tourism…
… As operators applaud move In a bid to attain service excellence and leave a lasting impression to visitors, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has started rolling out it’s game changing service excellence initiative. The program has seen the organisation training operators in Bulawayo and surrounding areas to another level last week. The recent training session…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has stepped up efforts to tap into sport tourism – one of the fastest growing sectors in the travel industry which equates to $7.68 billion. ZTA are using the on-going Test series at Harare Sports Club and the Afro-Basket basketball qualifiers to reinforce its drive to encourage sport tourism as the…
By Joyce Mukucha and Byron Mutingwende Zimbabwe and Rwanda are working tirelessly on strengthening their business ties within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Joint Permanent Commission of Co-operation. The bilateral relations will see the two countries co-operating in various areas that include ease of doing business, investment, mining,…
With the increased significance of the American market to Zimbabwe tourism arrivals, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is set to make a debut at the New York Times Travel Show scheduled for 24 – 26 January 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, United States of America. Zimbabwe’s presence at this…
As the world converges at the Spanish International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR in Madrid, Spain from 22 – 26 January 2020, Zimbabwe will be among the 10 487 exhibitors from 165 countries. Zimbabwe’s exhibition comes at an opportune time when the world is becoming more conscious about travel and discovery of new destinations. This is…
In an effort to enhance destination awareness and foster market visibility, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, will for the first time exhibit at the 27th edition of the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) in New Delhi, India from 8-10 January. SATTE is one of the leading Business to Business platforms which bring together global…
Traveling is the shortcut towards living multiple lives all at once. By exploring different places, you experience the joy of diverse cultures, traditions as well as heritage. Not only does it make you gain knowledge, but it also transforms your personality into a modest one. You learn the importance of being kind and realize what…
Organiser of Miss tourism Zimbabwe, Mrs Sarah Mpofu Sibanda has announced that the bus ferrying Finalists of the 2019 Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Finals was involved in an accident on its way to Eden Lodge in Vumba last night. Nine Finalists sustained injuries and are currently under observation at Murambi Gardens Clinic in Mutare. Medical professionals…
Travelling is so much fun, especially when it is a family vacation, and you are travelling with kids. You love to share your passion for travelling with your kids and loved ones. People are looking for family holiday locations that are easy on their pocket, kid-friendly, and keep parents young at heart. Have a look…
By Joyce Mukucha As a developing nation seeking to intensify socio-economic revitalisation and move towards attaining an upper middle society by 2030, Zimbabwe is set to unpack vast opportunities through an interactive, exciting and educative programme as it will participate at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Zimbabwe will be exhibiting its culinary skills as well as…
By Byron Mutingwende Government has identified the hospitality and tourism sectors as key pillars for economic recovery while emphasising on the need to align with the 4th Industrial Revolution. This was revealed at the 2019 Hospitality Congress that kicked off in Mutare today and is running under the theme “Hospitality Stepping Into The…
The tourism sector is fickle and highly competitive. Generally, for a destination to survive and enjoy a significant share of the market, there is need to keep up with the current travel and tourism industry trends. This is especially in areas pertaining to advancements in communication strategies which are vehicles for destination awareness and promotion….
All is set for Zimbabwe’s participation at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) to be held in Kunming, China from 15 to 17 November 2019 at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The core objective of Zimbabwe’s participation at the expo is to increase destination awareness and visibility of Brand Zimbabwe in China…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Acting Chief Executive, Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, says the country remains an attractive destination, which the travel world cannot do without. Speaking at the recently concluded World Travel Market in London, Chidzidzi said the interest on Zimbabwe was very high from across the globe when they package Africa in general and southern Africa…
By Edward M. Kuyipa Hospitality is simply an opportunity to show love and care, and Brightcastle Apartments is an epitome of this adage. Harare has nothing more fairly to show in terms of hospitality, homely comfort and sheer ambience. Although situated opposite the Holiday Inn Hotel, along Samora Machel Avenue, in Harare, the Apartments refuse…
AviaDev, a development forum for aviation Chief Executive Officer and founder Jon Howell, says Zimbabwe is uniquely positioned as an aviation opportunity connecting with some of the big airlines on the continent. Speaking on the sidelines of WTM in London this week, Howell said Zimbabwe was poised to become one stop to the rest of…
Content is king on social media – and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is at the World Travel Market in London to deepen its knowledge on why it reigns supreme and hopefully reveal the secrets to success. Across the three days of WTM London – the event themed where ideas arrive – there will be 17 inspiring…
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector will once again participate at a series of high-profile industry conferences and seminars at the leading global event, World Travel Market (WTM) London, which takes place from 4 – 6 November 2019 at ExCeL, London. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry will…
The Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) 2019 kicked off today and Zimbabwe delegates are participating as trade visitors at the Fair which is being hosted for the first time in the second largest city of Japan, in Osaka – Kansai Region. The four day fair attracted 1500 companies from over 100 countries and is expecting 250…
By Joyce Mukucha and Anyway Yotamu To create opportunities for youth development in achieving the Agenda 2063, share lessons and exchange ideas on how young people can invest in the tourism sector in Africa, the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Recreation is set to…
Tourism’s potential to build a “better future for all” was the central message of World Tourism Day 2019, which was officially celebrated at a high-level summit in New Delhi. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, was joined by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili to mark the global observation day aimed at raising awareness of the…
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, and the CEO of Iberia, Luis Gallego, have signed a cooperation agreement in favour of sustainable tourism, at the headquarters of the airline. The two organisations share a commitment to enhancing the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the tourism sector, in line with the…
By Filippo Sona On the occasion of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (https://www.AHIF.com) this week, Filippo Sona, Managing Director, Global Hospitality Drees & Sommer (https://www.DreSo.com/), asks whether Sub-Saharan Africa is ready for an iconic hotel asset that will shape the image of African tourism. According to the annual African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey…
Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa’s economy, contributing 8.5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion. According to the 2019 Jumia Hospitality Report (http://bit.ly/2mny9OY) Africa, this growth record placed the continent as the second-fastest growing tourism region in the world, with a growth rate of 5.6% after Asia Pacific…
Company announces four new deals including entry into Cape Verde; Development pipeline expected to drive owner investment of over $2 billion and generate 12,000 new jobs From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis, Marriott International (http://www.Marriott.com) reinforced its commitment to Africa by announcing it expects to add 40 properties and over 8,000 rooms across…
The Kingdom of Morocco has been officially chosen as the host of the 24th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to be held in 2021. At the conclusion of the 23rd General Assembly in St Petersburg, Member States of the United Nations specialised agency for tourism, were asked to choose between Morocco, Kenya and…
By Byron Mutingwende The Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo has gone a gear up by including medicinal tourism among the exhibitors. Spiked Online Media while touring stands at the on-going showcase caught up with Musimboti Health Centre whose owner said medical tourism has low-hanging fruits to support the wellbeing of the citizenry in pursuit…
Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Acting Chief Executive better known in the sector as “Mr. Tourism” has urged women to work towards strengthening and growing their entrepreneurial expertise in the tourism sector. He made the remarks during the Sanganai Hlanganani Capacity Building Workshop For “Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism” held on 14 September…
Holly Budge has been in Zimbabwe for the past two weeks where she has immersed herself on the frontline with Akashinga, a fully armed, all-female, anti-poaching team who operate in the Zambezi Valley. Budge is no stranger to the front line having spent several weeks last year with The Black Mambas in South Africa, who…
