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UNWTO/ETC Launch Report on Health Tourism

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago02 mins

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…

Youths vital for the sustainability of tourism

Byron Adonis Mutingwende7 years ago7 years ago05 mins

By Byron Mutingwende Since the tourism sector is one of the leading industries in creating jobs to alleviate poverty, there are growing calls for youth participation in the sector. The Zimbabwe Youth in Tourism will host the Africa Youth in Tourism Conference in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair from 6 to…