'Zimbabwe remains safe tourist destination'

Zimbabwe's political situation is not a challenge to the tourism industry's growth prospects as the country remains a safe destination, the Zimbabwe Council for Tourism (ZCT) has said.

Speaking at a media briefing in the capital yesterday, ZCT president Francis Ngwenya said the council was working in collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure the industry becomes attractive and profitable.

He said a number of pertinent issues stifling the industry's growth would need to be addressed at a congress which would be held in the capital next week.

The ZCT will next week host a congress themed Enabling tourism is enabling Zimbabwe's economic growth.