Bulawayo’s prime accommodation service provider, the Glen Lodge, located in Newton West has expanded and upgraded its facilities to international standards. Speaking to this publication on the sidelines of the ongoing Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo, Mrs. Beauty Bhulu, the Founder and Managing Director of Glen Lodge, said the facility is moving with times…
The growth of both domestic and international aviation spurs tourism arrivals, Ms. Tarirai Musonza, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. She made the remarks in her welcome address at Sanganai/Hlanganani 2023 Tourism Expo session on the Aviation Development Forum side event in Bulawayo today. “Allow us to applaud…
Established in 1998 by leading woman entrepreneur, Faith Makamure, Entabeni Lodge has stood the test of time and is arguably one of Bulawayo’s prime accommodation facilities. The lodge is situated in Hillside amongst reputable restaurants, golf courses, bowling clubs, banks, ATMs and large shopping centers as well as a police station. It is adjacent to…
Hon. Barbra Rwodzi, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said the sector plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economic development, cultural exchange, and attainment of Vision 2030. She made the speech today at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Bulawayo where she was the guest of honour at the tourism and hospitality industry…
The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa, expressed his satisfaction with the final preparations for this year’s edition of the Sanganai-Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, set to commence on Thursday at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. After conducting a brief tour of the exhibition stands earlier this Tuesday, Deputy Minister Mnangagwa confidently…
More than 40 buyers have arrived in Zimbabwe and are beginning their pre-tours of the country’s top resort towns in preparation for the 16th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo set to take place from 12 to 14 October at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo. A total of over 100 buyers from…
International buyers have started arriving for the eagerly awaited Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, scheduled to roar into life from 12 to 14 October in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) spokesperson, Godfrey Koti, speaking from the Robert Mugabe International Airport said that preparations for this year’s edition were well underway, with the exhibitors’ registration deadline fast…
Zimbabwe joined the global community in commemorating World Tourism Day, with a focus on promoting small to medium tourism businesses and community-based enterprises. The main celebrations took place at Suskwe Lodges in Mutoko, Mashonaland East on Wednesday. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) designated September 27 as World Tourism Day to raise awareness about…
Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said Zimbabwe is prepared to offer a seamless end-to-end travel experience for tourists. Speaking to this publication from Saudi Arabia where he is leading the Zimbabwean delegation in commemorating World Tourim Day, Hon Mnangagwa said this year’s celebrations running under the theme “Tourism…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is pleased to announce that preparations for the highly anticipated 16th edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo are well underway. A significant number of buyers from prestigious source markets have already confirmed their participation. The Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, renowned as an annual tourism trade fair, is organized…
The tourism industry in Zimbabwe is on the rise after suffering a major impediment brought about by COVID-19, which ravaged industries globally. This came to light today when the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Barbra Rwodzi was addressing journalists ahead of World Tourism Day this Wednesday. Rwodzi said the industry has noted increases…
South African Airways (SAA), a leading airline in Africa, is pleased to announce its anticipation for the upcoming Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, scheduled to take place in Bulawayo from October 12th to 14th. Julia Rewayi, the Country Manager of South African Airways in Zimbabwe, expresses her enthusiasm for this prominent event. “The Sanganai Hlanganani…
Carl Joshua Ncube, an innovative entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Tech Innovation Rural BnB, is on a mission to provide people with authentic experiences of village stays. With his visionary ideas and commitment to community development, Carl is embarking on an investor tour of San Francisco. His primary goal is to gain a…
As the highly anticipated 16th edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo approaches, the momentum of preparations continues to build. Scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 October 2023 at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo. This prestigious event is set to captivate a global audience and highlight the diverse tourism offerings…
The highly anticipated 2023 edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, Zimbabwe’s premier international tourism showcase, is all set to take place from 12 to 14 October in the vibrant City of Bulawayo. The annual event brings together key players and stakeholders in the global tourism industry, providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and…
Destination Zimbabwe continues to receive an endorsement as ideal for hosting international conferences, with the latest recommendation coming from the United World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to host the Communication, Media and Tourism Training in Africa Workshop in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in November 2023. The Chief Executive for Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Ms Winnie Muchanyuka, and the…
UNWTO International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. New Data from UNWTO: What We’ve Learned The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year shows that the sector’s swift recovery has…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Zambia Tourism Agency met for a series bilateral meetings over the last two days under the Joint Tourism Facilitation Committee (JTFC), in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The JTFC was co-chaired by the ZTA Chief Executive, Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka, and her Zambia Tourism Agency CEO, Mr. Matongo Matamwandi, in fulfillment of tenets of…
‘I will continue to talk to the government to see if we can resolve this very simple matter,’ says Duncan Smith Writes Zuhal Demirci A ruling Conservative Party lawmaker on Thursday called for direct flights from the UK to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Iain Duncan Smith sent a video message to the…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka, has just finished delivering her welcome remarks to the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) summit delegates in Victoria Falls. The Summit started this morning and is expected to end on Friday. SITE is a professional association dedicated exclusively to the global incentive travel industry. SITE’s…
Victoria Falls is a global icon revered for its outstanding natural beauty which makes contributions to national income and growth in Zimbabwe and Zambia mainly through tourism and provision of other related goods and services. Without a doubt, this phenomenal feature needs to be conserved and managed in a sustainable manner. The Joint Ministerial Committee…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority together with the Airports Company of Zimbabwe attended the AviaDev Africa 2023 Conference in Nairobi from 14 to 16 June 2023. AviaDev is a platform that brings together airports, airlines, aviation industry players, tourism authorities, and governments with a view to growing connectivity to, from, and within Africa as well as…
Zimbabwe is a remarkable resource center and its diversified economy makes it an attractive destination for investment, not forgetting to mention the good climate, nature, culture lovers, and hospitable people. It is famous for its beautiful landscape and also known for its diverse wildlife and rich history. The Ministry of Environment Environment, Climate, Tourism and…
Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwean Minister Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu is leading the Zimbabwe delegation at the ongoing Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) at Raddison Blue Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The AHIF is running back to back with AviaDev Africa which is running from 12-14 and 14-16 respectively in Nairobi under the theme,…
Zimbabwe is set to host twenty-five International Board Members of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) for a summit in Victoria Falls from 21–23 June. SITE is a professional association dedicated exclusively to the global incentive travel industry. SITE’s executive leadership team are C-Suite executives from leading businesses in the field of incentive travel,…
Tourism sector players today celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Cresta Lodge and Sango Conference Centre, at the same time Re-launching the facility following refurbishments and upgrades to it. This development comes at an opportune time when Zimbabwe’s tourism is on a rebound trajectory after immense suffering from the effects of Covid 19 pandemic. According to…
Zimbabwe is exhibiting at the 2023 edition of IMEX Frankfurt which kicked off at the Messe Frankfurt Convention Centre in Germany on Monday and will end on Africa Day. IMEX is where the global business events community comes together for four days every year. The showcase attracts more than 3,000 meeting planners meet with over…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority continued on its drive to strengthen its tourism promotion in the African continent through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Eswatini Tourism Authority at the ongoing Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa. The MOU is intended to establish a legal framework for the advancement of institutional and…
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu will lead the tourism industry at the upcoming Africa’s Travel Indaba tourism trade showcase which kicks off tomorrow and will run until Thursday in Durban, South Africa. Zimbabwe is set to showcase its tourism product at Africa’s largest travel trade show. The…
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has signed an agreement with aviation giant Emirates to further boost inbound tourist arrivals and develop traffic into Zimbabwe utilizing the strength of the airline’s global network. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Africa, and Ms. Winnie Munchanyuka, Chief Executive of…
Destination Zimbabwe takes its tourism campaign back to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this week where the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is exhibiting at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place on 1-4 May. ZTA Chief Executive, Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka, has said that her organization is using the Arabian exhibition as an opportunity to create…
All is set for Zimbabwe’s participation at the 4th edition of the Takulandirani Malawi International Tourism Expo 2023 to be held from 26 to 27 April 2023 at the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. The tourism expo comes after two years in hibernation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Zimbabwe and Malawi…
Zimbabwe is getting ready to host the Victoria Falls Carnival, which returns this year this month. The organisers of the event said last year’s edition brought in over four thousand visitors to the destination. Bongani Ngwenya said his team is excited about the prospects of this year’s edition from a business creation perspective to the…
Destination Zimbabwe Tourism delegation met with officials from Malaga Tourism at the ongoing World Travel Market (WTM) Africa in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday. Zimbabwe was led by the Zimbabwe Ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency David Hamadziripi. The meeting sought to discuss possible areas of cooperation while exploring mutual interests between the two…
Great Zimbabwe Development Project (GZDP) by its nature and scope calls for multi-stakeholder participation for the successful implementation and realization of project objectives. This emerged yesterday (4 April 2023) during the GZDP National Steering Committee (NSC) Sensitisation Meeting held at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. This was revealed by Selesio Zvawada, the Project Manager…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is set to lead a high-level delegation of tourism players to this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) Africa fair to be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 3-5 April 2023. Fairs of WTM Africa’s magnitude present Zimbabwe with an opportunity to network with international buyers, regional and international tourism…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority participated in the MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) was held from 17 – 19 March 2023. MATTA Fair KL is an annual travel fair organized by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA). It is the biggest travel fair…
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Hon Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu has won the best African Minister of the Year at ITB Berlin 2023 recognized by the Pacific Writers of Travel Association (PATWA). The PATWA International Travel Awards are handed out once a year in March at ITB Berlin, the world’s biggest travel and…
Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry yesterday met with the Secretary of State in the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection, Mr. Stefan Tidow at his offices in Berlin as part of the engagement and re-engagement drive. The Minister was accompanied by the…
The International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin is one of the world’s largest travel trade fairs bringing together a large number of exhibitors from over 180 countries, 1000 qualified top buyers, 10000 exhibitors, 113 500 trade visitors, 26000 convention visitors, and more than 160000 private and public visitors alike. All stages of the value chain will…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and some local tourism operators are part of exhibitors showcasing their services and products to MICE buyers at the 17th edition of Meetings Africa, which kicked off in South Africa today. The event is running from 28 February to 1 March 2023 and has a packed program, which will run parallel…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and some local tourism operators are part of exhibitors showcasing their services and products to MICE buyers at the 17th edition of Meetings Africa, which kicked off in South Africa today. The event is running from 28 February to 1 March 2023 and has a packed program, which will run parallel…
The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving the SDGs. This week’s meeting,…
Victoria Falls launched a Destination Management and city partnership with Cape Town on Friday 17 February 2023. This is an initiative spearheaded by We Are Victoria Falls that was launched on Global Tourism Resilience Day – at a press conference. The event was held at the local community corner store, the Three Monkeys Restaurant and…
The Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supported Zimbabwe to facilitate community participation in tourism mainstreaming, ensuring no one is left behind. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) ensures that local communities have full ownership and management of the tourism experience so that the economic benefits of tourism stay within their community. As part…
