Travel
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Africa’s Travel Indaba: Destination Zimbabwe promises tantalising tourism products menu
Zimbabwe will be a part of Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa from 2 to 5 May this year. The trade show makes a return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid 19 pandemic travel restrictions. Zimbabwe is leading a delegation of more than…
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Ministry targets Midlands in its quest for provincial geographical spread of tourism
The iconic Midlands province whose capital is the City of Gweru, hosted Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, and his delegation as part of the sector’s itinerary dubbed the Midlands Indaba, in conformity with its goals under the National Development Strategy (NDS1 2021- 2025) to achieve a geographical spread of…
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Model Nicole Madimutsa on Miss Supra-eminence Global Pageant
Zimbabwean Model, Miss Nicole Madimutsa embarked on the journey of MEA 2021 competing with other 25 African countries, and emerged the winner. The Queen was accompanied by Cameroon as the first runner up and Nigeria second runner up. She has the opportunity to select the next international Ambassador through the Miss Supra-eminence Global organization as…
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Chipinge bus disaster: PAZ calls for enhanced safety
Following the accident at Jopa in Chipinge that claimed the lives of 35 members of the Zion Christian Church who were travelling to Mbungo in Bikita for Easter commemorations, the Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is encouraging religious groupings and the nation at large to strengthen safety measurements in the transport sector. “As PAZ, we…
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Tourism Satellite Account to improve sector performance measurement
Zimbabwe’s inaugural Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is meant to improve the measurement of the performance of the tourism sector, Hon Barbra Rwodzi, the Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. She made the remarks during the launch of the Tourism Satellite Account at a glamorous event held in Harare today that…
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Destination endorsement: Lufthansa’s Eurowings Discover introduces Victoria Falls-Frankfurt flight
• Airbus A330 of new Lufthansa Group leisure airline Eurowings Discover arrived at Victoria Falls International Airport from Frankfurt today at 11:15 am • Eurowings Discover is the first intercontinental airline ever to offer direct flights to Victoria Falls • Three weekly direct flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) from March…
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Confidence in booking Victoria Falls restored to almost pre-pandemic levels
Confidence in booking Destination Victoria Falls has risen to 74% in 2021, according to the annual Future Traveller Sentiment Survey conducted by We Are Victoria Falls for 2021. This figure compares to 85% during the pre-pandemic year of 2019, and the Covid-19 slump of just 50% in 2020. 73% of respondents to the survey believe…
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Advancing tourism in Kadoma: MCE Lodge charms the market
By Lovemore Chazingwa From the day it started operating, MCE Lodge has brought remarkable comfort to the market through services rollout within the serene surroundings of Kadoma. Arguably, the lodge is on a roller coaster in the hospitality industry with its customized services that match any top-of-the-range utility. It is located in the plush Mornington…
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ZTA & Cashel Valley launch ‘Win A Trip to Nyanga’ promo
Zimbabwe’s leading canned foods and jam manufacturer, Cashel Valley, has gone in partnership with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to bring Christmas cheer to consumers of their wide range of products. Cashel Valley is known for its wide range of ready-to-eat baked beans, fruits, and vegetables and is now a fully-fledged business division of Cairns…
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New COVID-19 surges keep travel restrictions in place
One out of five destinations continues to have their borders completely closed as new surges of COVID-19 impact the restart of international tourism. The latest research shows that still, 98% of all destinations have some kind of travel restrictions in place. According to the UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report, 46 destinations (21% of all destinations worldwide) currently…
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The Wallow Lodge Victoria Falls: A dream place for the tourist
“Majestic, refreshing, epic, breathtaking, serene, soothing,” were the remarks by a group of tourists who spent time at the Wallow Lodge in Victoria Falls last week. Situated overlooking the Masuwe River, The Wallow offers an intimate safari getaway in the heart of a private concession within Victoria Falls National Park. “As a travel journalist, I…
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House of Zulu and Nguni Lodge offer tourists in Victoria Falls a memorable experience
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With Zimbabwe’s major tourism hub, Victoria Falls becoming an awakening giant as the resort city reached herd immunity in as far as COVID-19 is concerned, two small-to-medium enterprises (SME) sector players – House of Zulu and Nguni Lodge offer a memorable experience to tourists. To a tourist who wants a serene place to relax after…
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World Travel Awards Names Fastjet Best Low-cost Carrier for Africa for the sixth year running
fastjet has today been awarded by the World Travel Awards as “Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2021” for the sixth consecutive year. The results follow a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in each…
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Victoria Falls SMEs honoured for major role in tourism ecosystem
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry and sector players honoured small enterprises in Victoria Falls for playing a key role to the tourism ecosystem, for their job-creating power, entrepreneurialism and driving sustainable development. In that regard, the tourism industry and government came together yesterday to celebrate 20 of the most promising small…
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Private Guide Lewis Mangaba makes travellers’ stay in Victoria Falls memorable
Lewis Mangaba, a private tour guide based in Victoria Falls offers a superb and memorable experience to visitors in the resort town including media practitioners from the region who are in the majestic town on a trip sponsored by Boundless Southern Africa in support of the #20For20 SME Initiative under the Zimbabwe Destination Development Program…
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Award-winning Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge offers top-drawer tourism products, services
Award-winning Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge located in Zimbabwe’s premier tourist destination, the Victoria Falls, is an oasis of hospitality accommodation that suits every traveller’s dream holiday. The Victoria Falls is set for a big change. It was recently awarded city status, is earmarked for a special economic zone, and fast becoming a regional air transport hub…
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Vaccines and reopen borders driving tourism’s recovery
International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July 2021 as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world. According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67% from the…
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Local news websites dedicated to covering tourism industry on the rise
In tourism, the need to tell our own story to showcase natural or human endowments to domestic and international tourists is pertinent and the current influx of news websites dedicated to cover this subject is most welcome. Recently, Travnesu (pronounced: Travel Nesu) said it will be bringing a comprehensive approach to Tourism reporting in Zimbabwe…
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Zimbabwe Celebrates World Tourism Day, Nations Bemoan COVID-19 Devastating Impacts on the Sector
Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world yesterday in celebrating World Tourism Day which was running under the theme ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth’, a theme that focuses on tourism’s ability to drive inclusive development and the role it plays in generating economic opportunities for millions across the globe. Tourism is one of the world’s most…
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Symposium focuses on tourism growth
Tourism stakeholders converged at Great Zimbabwe University, for the 2021 World Tourism Day Academic Symposium under the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. This year’s commemorations came when the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are battering the global tourism industry, with investment and job creation declining significantly. A total of 639,356 tourist arrivals were registered…
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ZTA embraces sport to market tourism
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has stepped up its domestic tourism marketing efforts by partnering with Sports Tourism Inc to hold the Victoria Falls Sports Tourism Experience to held on 24-26 September in Victoria Falls. The objective of the festival is to promote sports tourism, market destination Zimbabwe and create sustainable development for marginalised communities in resort towns.…
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Matetsi Victoria Falls Named Best Resort Hotel in Africa
In a huge endorsement of Zimbabwe as a prime tourist destination, Matetsi Victoria Falls has been named the Number 1 Resort Hotel in Africa in this year’s edition of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon Mangaliso Ndhlovu, paid tribute to the international recognition of the…
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Matetsi Private Game Reserve: Zimbabwe’s best-kept secret in tourism and hospitality
In these trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic, a good time out to relax is the pre-requisite for an escape from the troubles of life and one such rendezvous is the world’s best-kept secret, the Matetsi Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. The Matetsi Victoria Falls is the realisation of John Gardiner’s family’s dream to marry…
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Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu leads Zimbabwe at the 64th UNWTO African Commission
This week, Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu is in Sal, Cabo Verde attending the 64th UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa meeting and the 2nd Edition of the UNWTO Investment Forum in Africa from 2-4 September 2021. The Minister is accompanied by officials from the Ministry, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority…
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Zimbabwe removed from the Ireland red list
Zimbabwe and 22 other countries have been removed from the Ireland list of designated States for mandatory hotel quarantine, the Minister for Health in that country has said. People who do not have valid proof of vaccination or recovery arriving in Ireland from countries on the list must enter mandatory hotel quarantine. A negative PCR…
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Tourism boost: restaurants opened, SAA back in the skies
The tourism industry got a shot in the arm with Zimbabwe allowing restaurants to re-open for sit-in patrons who are fully vaccinated upon production of vaccination cards and strict adherence to Covid-19 while the South African Airways (SAA) is getting back in the skies. In a post-Cabinet briefing to journalists yesterday, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, the…
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ZTA retires Dr Karikoga Kaseke on health grounds
The Board of Directors of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has advised the tourism industry and all stakeholders that Dr. Karikoga Kaseke has been retired from the post of Chief Executive of the institution after a long period of indisposition. The authority said Dr Kaseke fell ill in November 2018 and has not been well…
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IATA urges global governments to adopt WHO travel rules
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to Covid-19 and international travel. Specifically, WHO recommended that governments: Do not require proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a mandatory condition for entry…
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Victoria Falls’s Zambezi Boutique Guest House: Going the extra mile to offer the best
Fresh. Exquisite. Dependable. Majestic. Refreshing. Compact. Versatile. Different. This is a fair trial but inadequate attempt to describe Victoria Falls’ most recent, attractive, and popular citadel of tourism and hospitality services – the Zambezi Guest House. It is completely private – secluded and nestled in a peaceful suburb of Victoria Falls, approximately a 1 km…
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Advancing harmonised travel protocols and financing tourism survival
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive a historic crisis. The ninth meeting of the Crisis Committee advanced solutions to the biggest challenges standing in the way of international travel returning.…
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Wildlife: A Focus on Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
By Team Africa Geographic As dusk descends over the red sands of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, her animal choir prepares for another encore-worthy performance. First, the barking geckos emerge to set up the staccato rhythmic accompaniment for what is to come. The pennywhistle arpeggios of the pearl-spotted owlet – disproportionately loud for such a small…
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2020: Worst year in tourism history with 1 billion fewer international arrivals
By UNWTO Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74% according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Destinations worldwide welcomed 1 billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in the previous year, due to an unprecedented fall in demand and widespread travel restrictions.…
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St. Regis Hotels Heralds a New Beacon of Luxury on the Nile
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International (www.Marriott.com), on 6 January 2021 announced the highly-anticipated opening of The St. Regis Cairo. Rising tall on the banks of the River Nile, The St. Regis Cairo is an illustrious icon weaving a powerful story of luxury in the region. Located at the North end of…
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Tourism Back to 1990 Levels as Arrivals Fall by More than 70%
International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence, and a global struggle to contain the COVID-19 virus, all contributing to the worst year on record in the history of tourism. According to the latest tourism data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), destinations welcomed 900 million…
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In absence of tourists, Victoria Falls residents come together to explore their own city
December is usually one of the busiest periods for Zimbabwe’s tourism hub of Victoria Falls, with typical hotel occupancies of around 90%. This year, following the downturn in tourism as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism community has been hard hit. Businesses, livelihoods, and local communities have all been impacted. In an extraordinary…
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COVID-19 Disrupts Christmas Travel, Celebrations
By Staff Reporter A week rolls by and we are nearing Christmas, one of the most valued time on the calendar where almost everyone has special plans to celebrate the day in style. It is the period where families look forward to reuniting and spend unforgettable experiences and moments together. What makes the holiday unique…
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Fastjet 5th Consecutive win at the World Travel Awards hailed
Fastjet does it again! For the fifth consecutive year, Fastjet has been awarded by the World Travel Awards the title of “Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline – 2020”. The organisers announced the win at the 27th World Travel Awards – Africa Winners Day online event hosted on Monday, 09 November 2020. The World Travel Awards, established…
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International Tourism Down 70% as Travel Restrictions Impact All Regions
Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70% fall in international arrivals for the first eight months of 2020. According to the newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals plunged 81% in July and 79% in August,…
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COVID-19: Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo To Be Held Under The New Normal
The year 2020 edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo is being held virtually in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has prevented the gathering of many people in a face-to-face interface, Hon Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has said. He alluded to this fact while officially opening the…
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Pamushana Africa Group partners Zimnat to paint Mutorashanga green
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Mutorashanga Green Pools are a beauty, a marvel, and incredible spot to hang out for travel enthusiasts. Approximately an hour and half drive from Harare, this joint is becoming the place where people visit to have fun, and enjoy the outdoors. The place is a great site for swimming, and diving, offering a thrilling experience,…
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COVID-19: Hélène sur l’Everest to climb Mount Everest in supporting medical research
Hélène sur l’Everest (27) is currently doing her residency in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care. Her recent experience in a COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit made her think about what is important in her life and the causes that she would like to support in the future. Her project links two of her passions: medicine and sport. With…
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UNWTO to harness the power of AI to link tourism workers with jobs
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector. The new partnership will see UNWTO harness the power of the Eightfold Talent Exchange, a marketplace connecting workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with available jobs. Using advanced deep-learning AI, the Exchange matches…
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Kore Kore Culture Amplified
Tourism and environment players on Monday marked World Tourism Day Celebrations by handing over the Kore Kore Cultural Village, to the Makonde community. The Kore Kore Cultural Village was funded by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority as part of the Ministry’s 100 Day projects. The development was in line with this year’s theme of ‘Tourism and…