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Victoria Falls: A world wonder at risk as Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road crumbles
A weekend trip to Victoria Falls offers breathtaking experiences - from a serene breakfast at Makuwa Kuwa Restaurant, perched on the cliffs of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, to mesmerizing views stretch...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:45hrs | 3015 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tourism industry bleeds US$40 million in 90 days
Zimbabwe's tourism industry is reeling from a steep downturn after losing nearly US$40 million in potential revenue during the first quarter of 2025, amid a silent but deadly investor exodus and persi...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:03hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Germany's biggest airline dates Victoria Falls
ONE of Zimbabwe's biggest leisure chains yesterday predicted a dramatic upswing in arrivals, as Germany's biggest airline prepared for its maiden adventure on the Windhoek-Victoria Falls route today....Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabwe is fighting to win back tourists
ZIMBABWE'S tourism sector is working around the clock to adapt to the new normal.This means working out a strategy that attracts back foreign tourists into the country following a full year of...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 18:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
'New Binga-Karoi highway a game-changer'
ZIMBABWE'S tourism is a cash-spinning industry employing thousands and widely considered as one of the low-hanging fruits of this economy. However, it has not been spared by negative publicity in the ...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 08:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US, Canada surgeons honour Mtukudzi
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi continues to be honoured, with the United States and Canadian volunteer surgical team under the banner Operation of Hope dedicating its upc...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK tourists to Zimbabwe double
THE call by Government to re-engage with the international community has benefited the tourism industry the most, as figures released by Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) reveal that tourist arrivals from U...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
New look Victoria Falls airport attracts more airlines
VICTORIA Falls International Airport is overwhelmed by visitors, a development that has seen some airlines either increasing frequency or introducing bigger planes to meet demand.The new look ...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's six months in office
It is now exactly six months since President Mnangagwa's inauguration on November 24, 2017 as the country's second Executive President and analysts say he has indeed ticked the boxes in as far as esta...Published: 27 May 2018 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe back to record tourist numbers
ZIMBABWE'S top resort town, Victoria Falls, has received a record number of tourists and healthy forward bookings, according to Africa Albida Tourism (AAT).AAT chief executive, Ross Kennedy, s...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Easter spikes hotel occupancy
THE call by the Government to create an investor friendly environment has had a huge impact on the tourism sector which is recording a high number of foreign visitors to the country.The Hospit...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inbound tourism hits record high
FOREIGN tourist arrivals to Zimbabwe hit record highs between December last year and February this year and are expected to continue into next year, local tour operators have said.In December ...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'100 tourists robbed in Victoria Falls hotels'
ABOUT 100 tourists have been robbed while booked at hotels in Victoria Falls in the last four months.Chegutu West legislator Dexter Nduna said this in Parliament on Thursday and called on the ...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why don't many British tourists visit Victoria Falls?
In August 1934, a memorial statue to one of Britain's greatest national heroes, David Livingstone, was unveiled alongside his beloved Victoria Falls.A thousand people attended the grand ceremo...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 17:10hrs | 1 | by Mark Easton
Shearwater builds 150-bed lodge in Victoria Falls
SHEARWATER Adventures, one of leading tour operators in the country, has built a new look 150-bed lodge in Victoria Falls at a cost of $1.2 million.Construction of the Victoria Falls Explo...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe roadblocks outcry
The tourism sector, which is battling a strong United States dollar which has made the destination uncompetitive, has a new threat: police roadblocks which are stifling the growth of the industry....Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 09:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls International Airport ignite international interest
Hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism welcomes the commissioning of the new $150 million Victoria Falls International Airport, which is set to usher in a new era of tourism to the region.The...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 09:48hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Zimbabwe roadblock 'arresting' tourism sector growth
Tourism players say the increase in police roadblocks on the country's roads and highways was not conducive for the growth of the tourism sector. Africa Albida Tourism chief executive Ross...Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ngwenya re-elected as ZCT president
Incumbent Mr Francis Ngwenya has been re-elected president of the Zimbabwe Council for Tourism (ZCT).During the ZCT's 2015 annual general meeting held last week, Mr Ngwenya - who is chief exec...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 16:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Big 'African Village' centre planned for Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe could soon approve construction of a large new tourist centre at Victoria Falls to cater to 120 000 visitors a year, officials said on Friday, as developers denied allegations that the facili...Published: 10 Jun 2015 at 07:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Vic Falls council sticks to its guns on Santoga project
The Victoria Falls Municipality has warned that it would not bow down to any pressure to approve the controversial multimillion dollar Santonga Historical and Recreational Park.Council said i...Published: 21 May 2015 at 10:30hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Victoria Falls new international airport opening soon
The new $150 million Victoria Falls International Airport which is set to change the face of the resort town is just four months away from opening, the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ)...Published: 12 May 2015 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls zoo debate rages
Debate over plans to establish a zoo under the guise of an amusement park in Victoria Falls continues to rage on with some sections roundly condemning the idea while others feel it is a game changer f...Published: 05 May 2015 at 18:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US$30 billion economy can be grown in Vic Falls - Mzembi
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi says a US$30 billion economy can be grown in Victoria Falls with new infrastructure projects and other investments coming to the resort town....Published: 21 Dec 2014 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mzembi scoops tourism personality of 2013 award
Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Engineer Walter Mzembi, is the Zimbabwe Council of Tourism personality of the year.Minister Mzembi was awarded the gong on the basis of the successful run...Published: 01 Apr 2014 at 17:55hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
New luxury safari suites in Victoria Falls
Six new Luxury Safari Suites were opened in December as a result of an increasing rate of tourist arrivals.Award winning AFRICA ALBIDA TOURISM (AAT) a hospitality group with hotels, lodges and...Published: 17 Jan 2014 at 16:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls among world's top 10 tourism centres
Victoria Falls has been placed sixth on the Lonely Planet's top 10 regions to travel to in the world. Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide publisher in the world, announced its Best Top 10 regions...Published: 12 Nov 2013 at 10:31hrs | | by Business Reporter
Excitement mounts with the pending arrival of UNWTO
With elections pending and then the hosting of the 20th UNWTO General Assembly, Victoria Falls and the region is abuzz with activity in preparation of this prestigious event. Due to open on the 24th ...Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 12:18hrs | | by Amanda Mbali
Vic Falls Safari Lodge to be refurbished
Hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism, will this year refurbish all rooms at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, the chief executive, Mr Ross Kennedy, has said.Last year, the group invested $3 ...Published: 19 Feb 2013 at 21:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim tourism industry rebounds
Africa Albida Tourism says the country's tourism industry is "turning a very positive corner" and the growing optimism is encouraging the group to continue investing in new and upgraded products. ...Published: 19 Feb 2013 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's luxury on the wild side
A game-viewing boat cruise for six guests along Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe took an unusual turn when a hippo charged at us. The professional tour guide in the speed boat with us took control, urging calm...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Gugu Mbonambi
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