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Tourism crackdown: Over 30 facilities shut down
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The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has shut down more than 30 unregistered tourism facilities across the country after a compliance deadline expired at the end of February.
The enforcement action follows the lapse of a February 28 ultimatum requiring operators to register or face closure, marking a decisive phase in the Government's efforts to formalise and regulate the tourism sector.
According to ZTA, the affected facilities are located in Masvingo (3), Gweru (9), Marondera (5), Bulawayo (3), Chinhoyi (1), Mutare (4) and Harare (3). The authority added that four additional unregistered operators in Harare are also facing similar enforcement measures.
"This proactive approach underscores ZTA's dedication to ensuring that all tourism operations meet required standards," the authority said in a statement.
The crackdown forms part of broader efforts to regularise the industry, improve service delivery standards and protect visitors from unlicensed operators conducting business outside the law.
ZTA has urged members of the public and industry stakeholders to report unregistered facilities, saying collaboration is key to safeguarding the integrity and reputation of Zimbabwe's tourism landscape.
Under Section 36 of the Tourism Act [Chapter 14:20], it is mandatory for all designated tourism facilities to register with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority before commencing operations. Authorities say strict enforcement will continue to ensure full compliance across the sector.
The enforcement action follows the lapse of a February 28 ultimatum requiring operators to register or face closure, marking a decisive phase in the Government's efforts to formalise and regulate the tourism sector.
According to ZTA, the affected facilities are located in Masvingo (3), Gweru (9), Marondera (5), Bulawayo (3), Chinhoyi (1), Mutare (4) and Harare (3). The authority added that four additional unregistered operators in Harare are also facing similar enforcement measures.
"This proactive approach underscores ZTA's dedication to ensuring that all tourism operations meet required standards," the authority said in a statement.
The crackdown forms part of broader efforts to regularise the industry, improve service delivery standards and protect visitors from unlicensed operators conducting business outside the law.
ZTA has urged members of the public and industry stakeholders to report unregistered facilities, saying collaboration is key to safeguarding the integrity and reputation of Zimbabwe's tourism landscape.
Under Section 36 of the Tourism Act [Chapter 14:20], it is mandatory for all designated tourism facilities to register with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority before commencing operations. Authorities say strict enforcement will continue to ensure full compliance across the sector.
Source - newsday
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