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A tourism investment forum hosted by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has been scheduled on the sidelines of the upcoming Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, the authority has said.
Scheduled for October 14, 2022 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, the forum will be headlined by the theme: “Thinking Investment – Explore Zimbabwe Tourism Opportunities”.
In a statement, ZTA Chief Executive, Winnie Muchanyuka said the forum was an initiative to explore new frontiers that will add many facets to help boost the country’s tourism sector
“Our objectives include, unpacking tourism investment opportunities and exploring new frontiers such as medical tourism in the country. We are creating a platform for networking and engagement where promoters link with developers, financiers and operators.”
“The Forum shall be delivered through thematic presentations and panel discussions, projects profiling exhibitions and B2B/ G2B network meetings,” she said.
Muchanyuka called on all stakeholders across the business divide to take part in the forum which will cover policy perspective – the investment climate in Zimbabwe, tourism investment opportunities across the ten provinces, tourism infrastructure and finance and investor lenses.
“We looking forward to participation from all players within the sector, including but not limited to Government, Agencies, Local Authorities, Operators, Developers, Investors, Zimbabwe, Financiers and Cooperating partners,” she said.
Meanwhile, former Britain ambassador to Zimbabwe, Melanie Robinson Monday expressed confidence in Zimbabwe’s tourism rebound further affirming more visits from the United Kingdom.
“Spectacular Victoria Falls. So great to see tourism coming back to Zimbabwe. Including so many from the UK. #WonderOfTheWorld,” she said through her official Twitter handle.
Her statement came in the wake of World Tourism Day celebrations running under the theme ” Rethinking Tourism”.
The aim is to rethink tourism for development, including through education and jobs, and tourism’s impact on the planet and opportunities to grow more sustainably.
Celebrations for this day have been held on 27 September each year since 1980.
According to the UNWTO, the official celebration will be held in Bali, Indonesia, highlighting the shift towards tourism being recognized as a crucial pillar of development. Nhau/Indaba
