The years 2020 and 2021 were difficult ones for global tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic-induced travel restrictions. The social and economic impacts were unbearable for major tourist destinations such as Victoria Falls whose economy is entirely dependent on tourist visits. With the restrictions scrapped as
Against the backdrop of the growth of international tourism in Africa, tourism’s overall economic impact needs to be measured accurately in order for tourism strategies to effectively contribute to national economies.
International tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1,322 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.This strong momentum is expected to continue in 2018 at a rate of 4%-5%. Based on data reported by destinations around the
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Prisca Mupfumira will next week lead a Zimbabwean delegation to Spain for the 2018 edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) set for 17th to 21st January amid high expectations resulting from the international community's warm reception of country's new
For a day or two, Zimbabwe literally stopped functioning as every citizen waited impatiently for a cabinet reshuffle as announced by President Robert Mugabe during a Zanu PF youths meeting in Harare. Many conspiracies were thrown around with the reshuffle seen as the final nail on
I’m aware that the issue of roadblocks has been raised by a number of tourists. As government, we are committed to the free movement of tourists and the need to ensure their safety.
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi has told social movements in Zimbabwe to use the ballot box to vent their anger against the Zanu PF regime rather than protesting in the streets. Addressing the media in Harare on Monday, Mzembi said activists should desist from
Zimbabwe's Tourism Minister and Africa sole candidate for the position of UNWTO Secretary General post, Walter Mzembi has lost to Georgia's Zurab Pololikashvili in a tightly contested election on Friday. Mzembi whose chances had earlier been boosted by the withdrawal of the Seychelles candidate, Alain St.
[adrotate banner="8"] Tourism and Hospitality Minister, Dr Walter Mzembi is confident of landing the coveted United Nations World Tourism Organisation Secretary General’s post at the elections scheduled set for May in Madrid, Spain. Addressing journalists after receiving a $10 000 sponsorship package from NetOne, Mzembi said he
Africa’s choice for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s top job, Dr Walter Mzembi successfully launched his official candidature before a capacity audience in Madrid Spain. The event which took place on the sidelines of the ongoing FITUR Tourism and trade expo was attended by
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