Zimbabwe sees good times in tourism

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The ending of the regime of former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has finally brought some good and positive news for Zimbabwe, especially in tourism.

Mugabe was removed from power in November last year after the military stepped in. Mugabe’s fall has proved to be a blessing to Zimbabwe with more tourists visiting Zimbabwe than ever.

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority CEO Karikoga Kaseke spoke about the tourism boom at the Sanganai World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo.

Zimbabwean Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga said that the tourism expo is providing the government with a platform to re-connect with the world after decades of isolation.

More than 600 exhibitors and buyers are part of the Sanganai World Tourism Expo, which has become one of Africa’s prime travel and tourism events. South Africa has the most exhibitors and buyers, with 25 of them taking part.

“We as the tourism board, we are obviously here to promote South Africa and we are hoping that the delegation we have brought we will able to do business and convince the Zimbabwe trade that they should actually send tourists to South Africa,” said South Africa Tourism’s Bontle Madiba.

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