The sector continues to record a positive trajectory after clocking 2,4 million arrivals last year translating to over 1 billion dollars in earned receipts.
The cost of visiting local tourism destinations is beyond the reach of ordinary Zimbabweans and is a threat to the promotion of domestic tourism, newly appointed Environment and tourism minister, Prisca Mupfumira has said.
In an interview with 263Chat on the sidelines of the cabinet swearing
The Tourism Heritage Trails, according to Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Chief Executive, Dr Karikoga Kaseke, entail the crafting of roots that tourists can undertake if they want to understand the history behind an iconic figure or any heritage
it is anticipated that International buyers will engage in business exchanges and network with the Zimbabwe Tourism industry under one roof during the Sanganai / Hlanganani 2-day trade days of 6 and 7 September 2018.
However, last week's post election violence will likely slow down tourist arrivals in the meantime despite the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) having reassured the world that the country remains a safe tourism destination.
The investors are touring the proposed sites and will meet the relevant government officials such as the Vice President Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga before heading back to the UAE
Zimbabwe recorded a 56% increase in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last largely due to renewed confidence by tourists, a move attributed to the new political dispensation, a cabinet minister has said.
Kaseke was speaking at a press briefing on the report of the recent China trip by the President and other captains of industries where he said Mnangagwa should quit politics and join the business world as he exhibited good businessman acumen while negotiating multi-billion deals
We are amazed at what Zimbabwe has to offer and would proudly want to announce that we are committing to bringing groups of Nigerian tourists without fail in the next 12 months to enjoy Zimbabwe A World of Wonders
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has engaged stakeholders in dialogue to develop an understanding and agreements to solutions that affect the tourism industry.