By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has donated training kits to the country’s netball team ‘The Gems’ who are scheduled to leave for the Netball World Cup in Liverpool in the United Kingdom. The donation comes at the right time as the team was facing shortages to best meet their preparedness ahead of the…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority remains committed to working with relevant partners in developing the Joshua Nkomo Heritage Trails into fully-fledge tourism product, an official has said. Speaking today at the 20th anniversary Joshua Nkomo Day Commemorations – Joshua Nkomo Legacy Walk and Umdala Wethu Dance held in Bulawayo, ZTA acting chief executive Mrs Rita Likukuma…
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has assured all visitors to Zimbabwe that the recently promulgated Statutory Instrument 142 of 2019: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (Legal Tender) Regulations, 2019 will not negatively affect the travelling public, specifically foreign visitors. The organisation said the regulations are meant for any transactions carried out within Zimbabwe, where it is now…
UNWTO Executive Council meets in Baku The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 110th Session of its Executive Council (16-18 June). At the meeting, Member States endorsed the Organization’s progress and future plans, as outlined Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, and warmly welcomed the participation of the United States as it explores…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Rainbow Tourism Group, RTG, is in a positive trajectory following the payment of the first dividend and a positive first quarter performance, the Chief Executive Officer, Tendai Madziwanyika said at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Rainbow Towers Hotel yesterday. The group paid its first dividend of $1.000.000.00 in…
The 174 room Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel, features spacious and contemporary rooms including suites POINT 1: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) yesterday announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton (Four-Points.Marriott.com) hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel. The original New Africa…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has engaged German tourist destination marketers, Pan Natura, in a bid to enhance promotion of Zimbabwe as a favourable tourist destination. The 10-member delegation visited Mana pools among other Zimbabwean destinations and left Zimbabwe today for German were they said they will market Zimbabwe to potential German…
Exports generated by international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, a 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) shows. For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew faster than merchandise exports (+3%), reflecting solid demand for international travel in a generally…
The Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry has appointed sporting sensation, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira as Tourism Ambassador at a colourful event at Rainbow Towers Hotel today. The concept of Tourism Ambassadors is widely used as a tool for promoting many destinations across the globe. People are appointed Tourism Ambassadors for their ability to…
A global survey conducted by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and IPSOS shows a positive picture of local residents’ perceptions towards urban tourism. Looking at 15 countries worldwide, the research also identified what residents consider to be the best ways of managing rising numbers of tourists, highlighting differing attitudes to urban tourism among different socio-demographic…
Certainly the best view comes after the hardest climb. This is the story at Mtarazi Falls Sky Walk and Zip line on the northern part of the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe which was officially opened this Friday by the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Prisca Mupfumira. Mutarazi Falls is a 762m tiered…
Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Zagreb, Croatia this week (27-30 May). Croatia was unanimously chosen to host the annual meeting of the tourism ministers of UNWTO Member States in Europe. The…
Tourists visiting Tanzania are being urged to remove plastic bags from their luggage after the East African nation implemented a ban aimed at tackling pollution and protecting the environment. As of June 1, travelers to Tanzania will have to pack very carefully. The country announced the implementation of the second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid packing…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe has announced its board for the year which will work with the President of the council to see to the implementation of TBCZ’s mandate. The board which comprises of past TBCZ board members and new members from the business and tourism sector will work towards improving…
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, has arrived in Rome to begin a first visit to Italy as head of the specialised agency of the United Nations. During the three-day trip, he will meet with H.E. Mr. Gian Marco Centinaio, Minister of Agricultural, Food, Forestry Policies and Tourism for Italy. Mr…
By Lovemore Chazingwa (News Correspondent) BULAWAYO – Entumbane Hall today plays host to City of Bulawayo’s launch of this year’s Culture Week, feeding into full blown 125 years of existence of the conservative territory, Spiked Online Media has learnt. In press statement obtained from the office of the public relations office, City of Bulawayo will…
The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019. Though at a slower rate when compared with the last two years, the 4% increase registered in early 2019 is a very positive sign. The Middle East (+8%)…
A delegation of 343 tourists from China who have keen interests in exploring strategic alliances and business opportunities made their last stop at Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe’s most popular tourist destination located in the north-western corner of the country. The delegation’s visit to one of the natural wonders of the world included a boat cruise…
Zimbabwe’s efforts to boost domestic tourism pick up a gear with the inaugural Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival scheduled to run in the capital from 23 – 25 May 2019 in the Harare Gardens from 0800 hours to 6 pm everyday. Preparations for the event are at an advanced stage. The festival’s main objective is…
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Zimbabwe-China relations are marred by small bottlenecks that hinder the potential for both countries to fully engage, Mr Guo Shaochu the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe has said. The Ambassador was addressing the Zimbabwe-China Business Forum held at Meikles Hotel in Harare yesterday in a partnership between the Zimbabwe government, Zimbabwe Tourism…
A robust image for destination Zimbabwe will increase international tourists, exports and foreign direct investments (FDI) and enhance growth of the national economy and in turn create jobs, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. In his keynote address at the Zimbabwe China Business Forum yesterday in Harare, VP Mohadi, said Zimbabwe was endowed with unique…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is confident the high level delegation visit of 343 tourists from China will help boost Zimbabwe’s tourist arrivals while also expanding and diversifying the country’s tourism source markets. The tourists from China are the first batch of at least 10 000 tourists from the East Asian country expected to visit Zimbabwe in…
By Tatenda Mujeyi Over 300 tourists are expected to arrive in Zimbabwe today Thursday 16 May 2019 as part of a Tourist ‘mega-deal’ understanding between the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and Touch Road of China. The tourism mega-deal is part of a memorandum of understanding signed between ZTA and Touch Road of China that was…
By Lovemore Chazingwa (Own Correspondent) BULAWAYO – Rail transport concern, National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) will this weekend embark on an excursion from the country’s second largest city to the border town of Plumtree, a 200km span, in the spirit of celebrating Mother’s Day. Mother’s day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday…
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…
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…
Uber drivers around the world took the streets on Wednesday to protest their wages. From Sydney to London to New York to San Francisco, drivers say they’re working increasingly long hours for increasingly less pay and it’s becoming impossible to earn a living. Along with protests, drivers in several cities are shutting down their apps…
. 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 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…
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…
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…
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….
On her way she met a copy. The copy warned the Little Blind Text, that where it came from it would have been rewritten a thousand times and everything that was left from its origin would be the word “and” and the Little Blind Text should turn around and return to its own, safe country….
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…
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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…
On her way she met a copy. The copy warned the Little Blind Text, that where it came from it would have been rewritten a thousand times and everything that was left from its origin would be the word “and” and the Little Blind Text should turn around and return to its own, safe country….
Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how people read. A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind…
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…
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…
Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how people read. A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind…
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…
Ride-sharing firm Uber has announced it is buying Dubai-based rival Careem for $3.1bn (£2.3bn). Careem was established in 2012, and operates in 15 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The firm will continue to operate under its own brand as a subsidiary of Uber. “This is an important moment for Uber as we…
Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how people read. A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind…
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…
