Sanctions hurt the tourism sector

By Tichaona Kurewa Players in the tourism industry have bemoaned the negative impact of illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe saying they are slowing down the recovery of the sector post-COVID-19.…

Domestic tourism revival on course

By Owen Mandovha AS the country commemorates World Tourism Day, the local tourism industry is excited about the recovery of the sector anchored by the domestic market. The industry is…

Govt keen to promote innovation among youths

By Tichaona Kurewa GOVERNMENT is keen on promoting innovation among youths to ensure the attainment of an upper middle income society by 2030. With every Zimbabwean expected to play a…

Youths challenged to take part in tourism innovation programmes

By Gay Matambo THE need for youths to embrace programmes which seek to create opportunities for young innovators in the tourism sector value chain took centre stage at the Masvingo…

Marathon lights up resort town

By Tichaona Kurewa The curtain has come down at the 2022 edition of the Victoria Falls Marathon with winners and tourism players excited about the event which has put the…

Extension of operating hours expected to spur business recovery

By Stanley James, Business Editor THE local hospitality industry has commended government for extending business operating hours, saying the move will spur recovery of the sector. This Tuesday, Cabinet removed…

National Tourism Recovery and Growth Strategy bears fruit

By Tichaona Kurewa THE National Tourism Recovery and Growth Strategy is bearing fruit with hotel occupancy rate now hovering above 50 percent from as low as nine percent at the…

MICE tourism to boost tourism recovery

By Yolanda Moyo The Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism strategy has come under the spotlight as the local tourism promotion body intensifies its ‘Meet in Zim Campaign’ as…

Vendors find home at Vic Falls’ Big Tree curio market

By Tichaona Kurewa A Big Tree Curio Market concept in Victoria Falls is bearing results after rehabilitating vendors and touts that were allegedly disrupting movement of tourists in the city.…

Fastjet introduces second daily Vic Falls-Jo’burg flight

By Tichaona Kurewa TOURISM players in Binga have welcomed the introduction of a second Fastjet daily flight on the Victoria Falls-Johannesburg route, saying it will boost tourism in the area.…