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Harare Carnival a drain on the fiscus
Organisers of the Harare International Carnival (HIC), Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), once more came to the defence of the event when the question relating to the event's purpose in relation to inv...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:04hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to address currency issues to attract more tourists
SOME international buyers and safari tour operators who went on a familiarisation tour of the country's major resorts post Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo have urged the government to address cu...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
'Zodwa welcome for Zimbabwe carnival'
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) boss Karikoga Kaseke said Zodwa Wabantu is welcome to join the 5th Harare International Carnival to be held from October 14 to 20. This follows the controversi...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:11hrs | 2756 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe should up its game, says Chiwenga
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said the national flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, needs to up its game by quickly transforming its operations to be able to compete with international players an...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:39hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for open skies
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga says there is need to open the skies to boost local tourism, which recovered significantly in the first half of the year.Officially opening the Hlanganani/S...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:49hrs | 5295 | by Staff reporter
ZTA to restore Bulawayo's tourism legacy
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA)'s chief executive Karikoga Kaseke yesterday said they were committed to restoring Bulawayo's tourism legacy.Addressing a media briefing, Kaseke said they were ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:18hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's daughter commends govt funding of foundation
THE late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's daughter, Tandiwe Barbara Nkomo-Ebrahim, says government's decision to partner the Joshua Nkomo National Foundation brings more hope to the fulfilment of the lat...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo loaded with untapped tourism'
THE tourism industry presents a huge opportunity for the City of Bulawayo to grow its economy and comple-ment efforts to revive the manufact-uring sector with significant impact on livelihoods. ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:48hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo honour lights up Bulawayo
A MULTITUDE yesterday flooded the streets of Bulawayo, bringing much activity to the usually serene city, as residents joined an organised procession along historic sites in memory and honour of the l...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to launch Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Legacy Foundation
ACTING President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, will today lead proceedings during the launch of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Legacy Foundation, a key tourism heritage project and a major highlight of this yea...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1517 | by Staff reporter
International buyers arrive for Sanganai/ Hlanganani Tourism Expo
This years' 11th edition of Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Tourism set to be held from 5-7September in Bulawayo will be one of the greatest events ever held in second largest city. This being echoed by a ...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 11:37hrs | 358 | by Sithabile Mafu
Unlocking Zimbabwe's tourism potential
There must be no doubt in anyone's mind that tourism continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors in Africa and this must therefore necessarily include Zimbabwe. Tourism has the...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 14:35hrs | 364 | by Vince Musewe
Harare ranked world's 6th least liveable city
HARARE has been ranked the sixth least liveable city in the world out of 140 nation cities due to instability, inadequate infrastructure and a poor healthcare system, faring better only against cities...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:21hrs | 1442 | by Staff reporter
Bus operators caution drivers
PUBLIC bus operators have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution this Heroes and Defence Forces holiday to minimise road carnage.Zimbabwe Transport Organisation (ZTA) chairman Samson Nhanha...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 10:14hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Game of Thrones actors to be Zimbabwe brand ambassadors?
A CALL has been made on social media to make two actors Liam Cunningham and Lucian Msamati from the HBO blockbuster series, Game of Thrones, brand ambassadors for Zimbabwe in order to boost the touris...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:27hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
New hotel facility for Harare CBD
Zimbabwe's capital city is set for a major facelift, in view of plans by a yet to be named developer expected to construct a multi-use complex in Harare's central business district (CBD). The ...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:11hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe reassures tourists
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says the country still remains a safe tourism destination despite protests that engulfed Harare's central business district recently.In a statement yesterd...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 07:23hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo statue for Matopos
As a symbol to demonstrate that indeed Cecil John Rhodes was subdued by the then nationalists, a gigantic statue of the late national political icon and Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo will be erected ...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 18:35hrs | 1194 | by Staff Reporter
Gospel festival to promote peace on cards
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) has partnered the Zimbabwe Council for Pentecostal Churches (ZCPC) to launch the Zimbabwe Peace Gospel festival scheduled for July 28 at the Glamis Arena in Harare....Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 07:23hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: don't play with fire in a village so full of thatched roundavels
Where I come from you don't begrudge a child for darning clay into a mighty 'bull'. That is called creative play, for clay hurts no living being, and does not add one beast more into the kraal. So you...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 11:33hrs | 379 | by Igomombe
ZTA postpones cultural fiesta du to elections
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) has been forced to move this year's edition of the annual Harare International Carnival, which had been set for July 17 to 21, to the first week of October, as it has ...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 07:21hrs | 35 | by Staff rpeorter
Kaseke blames Mnangagwa links
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive Karikoga Kaseke denied Tuesday ever insulting a Harare lawyer, arguing that he was the victim instead.As trial commenced before Harare magistra...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 09:24hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's name dropped in Kaseke assault case
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's name has been dragged into a criminal case where Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive officer Karikoga Kaseke faces charges of assaulting top lawyer, Phillip...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 07:18hrs | 2217 | by Staff reporter
'Tourism prices must come down'
TOURISM and Hospitality Industry Minister, Prisca Mupfumira, says the pricing of tourism products in Zimbabwe needs to be reviewed downwards to enhance competitiveness and increase volumes.Cut...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 07:17hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
There are just too many shebeens in Cowdray Park
COWDRAY Park suburb residents have decried the sprouting of shebeens in their suburb, which they blame for the high crime rate in the area.Bulawayo Residents Association (Bura) Cowdray Park ch...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
More tourists flock to Victoria Falls
TOURIST arrivals in Victoria Falls have increased by 50 percent this year with hotels in the prime resort destination recording 100 percent bookings as more visitors flock into Zimbabwe under the new ...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:06hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Legends match flops
ONLY a handful of supporters were on show at the National Sports Stadium to watch the match between Zimbabwe Legends against the World Class Legends yesterday, which the tourists won 5-2.Organ...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 07:09hrs | 1445 | by Staff reporter
ZTA ropes in Mai Chisamba as tourism ambassador
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has engaged popular talk show host Rebecca Chisamba, popularly known as Mai Chisamba as a domestic tourism ambassador as part of their ongoing programme to encoura...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 06:58hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Bosso development side to face Dynamos
HIGHLANDERS will take a development side to face Dynamos in today's curtain-raiser to the exhibition match between World Class Legends and their Zimbabwean counterparts at the National Sports Stadium....Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 06:54hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Soccer legends match on today
LOCAL football fans will have another opportunity to watch some of their favourite football legends this afternoon when the touring World Class Legends and their Zimbabwean counterparts clash in an ex...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 06:47hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
World soccer stars tour Victoria Falls
SOME of the European soccer legends who are in the country on a sports tourism drive visited Victoria Falls yesterday as part of the initiative to market Zimbabwe as a destination.Rayco Garcia...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 10:46hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
ZTA appoints VFS Global to promote Zimbabwe as a tourist destination in India and GCC region
In a move to enhance destination awareness and foster market visibility, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has appointed VFS Global to promote Zimbabwe as a preferred tourism destination in both In...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 14:44hrs | 719 | by Agencies
Ryan Giggs invited to Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE will fork out €1,95 million (US$2.3m) to host a group of high profile European soccer legends in the country as part of the sports tourism initiative to market the country as a safe destina...Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 15:27hrs | 1536 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to launch tourism handbook
VICE President Dr Constantine Chiwenga will today officiate at the launch of the community-based tourism handbook under the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Masvingo.The launch ...Published: 17 May 2018 at 07:07hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ready to regain tourism market share
Zimbabwe is set to participate at Africa's largest travel trade show, Travel Indaba, which starts in Durban, South Africa, tomorrow and ends on Thursday.The conference is aimed at promoting th...Published: 07 May 2018 at 07:00hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Heritage tourism to create jobs: ZTA
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has initiated a programme to empower rural communities through the recently unveiled heritage tourism programme that is envisaged to create jobs and improve liveli...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:30hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe not China ready'. . . destination Zim too expensive
Tourism mother board, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), has said the Zimbabwe tourism destination is not ready for the Chinese market and must undergo training and certification to achieve this....Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:17hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Warriors legends to play European legends
THE Warriors Legends, who attracted more than 45 000 fans at their last match, are set for yet another high-profile showdown next month when they host a team featuring European legends at the National...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:07hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Barcelona legends to play in Zimbabwe
Former player Garcia says Roberto Carlos & Carlos Puyol among FC Barcelona legends to play in a friendly with Warriors legends soon."We are coming because Zimbabwe is a safe destination. I...Published: 04 May 2018 at 15:28hrs | 1653 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa is not presidential material comments haunt Kaseke
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive officer Dr Karikoga Kaseke has dismissed as malicious, an online news report claiming he said President Mnangagwa was not presidential material during ...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 11:51hrs | 2803 | by Staff reporter
Facelift for Zanla war shrines
The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry intends to spruce up several liberation war historical sites within and beyond the country's borders.Addressing more than 1 000 students from d...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:06hrs | 89 | by Staff rpeorter
Chinese company to build $7bn tourism city in Zimbabwe
Chinese multinational group, Touchroad Holdings Group, is planning to develop a $7 billion tourism city in Zimbabwe as investor interest in Zimbabwe by international tourism players from the Asian eco...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:05hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Call for Vic Falls re-zoning
STAKEHOLDERS who attended a recent planning meeting towards implementation of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Victoria Falls have recommended re-zoning of the resort town.If adopted the mov...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 07:02hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
British Airways rejects London-Harare route plea
TOURISM minister Prisca Mupfumira recently approached British Airways (BA) regarding the possibility of direct flights between London and Harare but was turned down by the UK flag carrier, it has emer...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 07:00hrs | 3769 | by Staff reporter
Tourism authority to crack whip on unregistered operators
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will begin a blitz on unregistered tourism operators, as it moves to restore order in the tourism sector.In January, government issued a moratorium for unr...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:33hrs | 119 | by Staff Reporter
ZTA intensifies MICE tourism
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has intensified efforts to unlock more meetings and conferences for the country by reinforcing engagements with different associations.The tourism body ack...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:31hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
ZTA to crack whip on unregistered operators
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will begin a blitz on unregistered tourism operators, as it moves to restore order in the tourism sector.In January, government issued a moratorium for unr...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:24hrs | 44 | 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 | 215 | by Staff reporter
UK journalists pledge to market Zimbabwe
The United Kingdom-based journalists who were on a tour of major tourist attractions in the country courtesy of Rwanda Air and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) have pledged to help propagate the Zimba...Published: 31 Mar 2018 at 07:48hrs | 954 | by Staff reporter
ZTA launches grants for publicity associations
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has successfully managed to show real seriousness regards reviving the tourism industry by among other things conducting a capacity building workshop for almost al...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 10:54hrs | 562 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye
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