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Tuesday, 14 May 2013 10:50
HARARE - Zimbabwe’s conservation and tourism sector has entered a “New Dark Age,” and its crown jewel, the Save Valley Conservancy (SVC), could shut down any moment from now, a leading conservationist and investor has said. Fingers are pointing at Deputy...Read More
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Thursday, 11 April 2013 10:57
HARARE - Tourism minister Walter Mzembi has warned players in the hospitality sector to comply with the indigenisation policy or risk losing their operating licences. Mzembi said the sector is not exempted from the law — which compels all foreign-owned companies...Read More
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Friday, 05 April 2013 11:17
HARARE - Zimbabwe stands to benefit economically if she properly exploits the immense opportunities that could come with the forthcoming Harare International Festival of Arts (Hifa) and the inaugural Zimbabwe International Carnival. Hifa has proved its worth over the years as...Read More
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Sunday, 24 March 2013 13:44
HARARE - Oliver Mtukudzi does not have a diplomatic passport nor does he have anything in writing confirming that he is Zimbabwe’s tourism ambassador despite a misleading impression created by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). Two years ago ZTA Chief Executive...Read More
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Wednesday, 20 March 2013 11:21
HARARE - Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive officer Karikoga Kaseke wants the country to use the inaugural Zimbabwe International Carnival set for May as an essential destination marketing tool. The ZTA boss made the remarks during the official opening of...Read More
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Tuesday, 19 March 2013 12:57
HARARE - Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Walter Mzembi has alleged that Finance minister Tendai Biti is refusing to fund the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly because of “glory politics”. Zimbabwe and its neighbouring southern African country Zambia...Read More
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Thursday, 14 March 2013 11:06
HARARE - Zimbabwe has missed out on the chance to make a lasting impression on the international market during the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly, following revelations that government is not able to fulfil its $6 million pledge....Read More
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:37
HARARE - Zimbabwe's preparations to host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) assembly could be in shambles following revelations that government will not release funds towards the exercise. Finance minister Tendai Biti — who had earlier promised to allocate $6...Read More
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Tuesday, 29 January 2013 10:43
HARARE - The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says the report on tourism industry’s performance in 2012 will be out by end of February. The report — which gives detail on statistics and receipts recorded last year — is key in gauging...Read More
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News » Fungai Kwaramba, Staff Writer
Monday, 28 January 2013 11:30
HARARE - A draft constitution deal struck by President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is a major boost to the country’s tourism sector, a Cabinet minister has said. Speaking to journalists in Harare at the weekend, Tourism minister Walter...Read More
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News » Richard Chidza, Staff Writer
Monday, 21 January 2013 11:44
HARARE - With the world agonising on whether to attend the United Nations World Tourism Authority (UNWTO) jamboree slated for August in Zimbabwe and Zambia, operators say the country’s wildlife sector stands at the precipice. In a statement last week the...Read More
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Wednesday, 02 January 2013 11:51
HARARE - Zimbabwe's projected 2013 tourism industry growth targets depend on the country changing the negative perception in key source markets, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned. The southern African nation — whose image was seriously blemished by politics —...Read More
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Monday, 12 November 2012 14:02
HARARE - Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says there is an improvement in the perception of Zimbabwe as a tourism destination, evidenced by renewed interests in the country by international tour operators. Givemore Chidzidzi, ZTA chief operating officer, said the country —...Read More
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Wednesday, 07 November 2012 13:19
HARARE - The Tourism minister has appealed to Finance minister Tendai Biti to unveil a $100 million tourism fund to enable the recapitalisation and refurbishment of the sector ahead of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly next year....Read More
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Entertainment » Sharon Muguwu, Entertainment Writer
Monday, 22 October 2012 15:38
HARARE - Today marks the last day of the fast growing tourism fair, the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair which was running for the past four days. The fair started on Thursday and is ending today. This year’s edition...Read More
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