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African Sun sells two hotels to recapitalise
Listed hospitality group, African Sun Limited, has sold Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo and Beitbridge Express Hotel for a combined US$6,9 million to TD Hotels and Leisure (Private) limited, an upcoming local hospitality concern.
African Sun, which is listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), said the transactions were oc… read more
Fastjet increases flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg
Zimbabwean low-cost airline Fastjet is set to increase flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg in … read more
Tourism sector jobs rise above pre-Covid-19 levels
THE country's tourism industry is poised for a major turnaround amid positive growth in arrivals and bookings, which has seen the sector's employment levels rising above pre-Covid-19 figures.
The global Covid-19 pandemic literally shut down to whole industry after countries imposed travel ban between 2020 and 2022.
As a result, thous… read more
Spotlight TravelExpo at Hyatt Regency Harare
ATTA members meet with Zimbabwe's travel markets at the Spotlight TravelExpo at the Hyatt Regency Harare, featuring over 20 African exhibitors and more than 100 local travel professionals.
The Spotlight TravelExpo presents an excellent opportunity for ATTA members to connect with both the Zimbabwean outbound… read more
Akwaaba Travel Market: A platform for connections, collaborations and innovation
The 20th edition of the Akwaaba Travel Market, West Africa’s largest travel and tourism exhibition fair, is set to be a landmark event, featuring a diverse range of high-profile newcomers making their debut.
Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Nairobi from Kenya, Memorial Healthcare Group from Turkey, and Costa Cruises from Italy will p… read more
Status of the Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study
The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project is an ambitious collaborative initiative that involves both Namibia and Botswana, and it is currently in the process of evaluating various bids to select a consultant who will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study. According to Moemedi Matsoga, who serves as the Chief Public Relat… read more
Online border systems to improve efficiency
Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption.
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugab… read more
SADC Tourism Night in full swing at Heritage Cultural Village
The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, which is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has kicked off in style at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation in Harare.
The event started at 5 pm and has attracted several dignitaries, including SADC ministers and senior officials, ambass… read more
Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana to collaborate
Transportation leaders from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana have recently ratified a preliminary trilateral agreement. This agreement is centered around the execution of the Ponta Techobanine Railway Project, a significant undertaking valued at US$6.5 billion.
The project's primary objective is to bolster the transpo… read more
Seychelles Tourism DG reflects on Africa’s untapped potential
Last week, the UN Tourism organisation hosted two significant events on the African continent: the Brand Africa Conference, held in conjunction with the 67th UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meeting in Zambia, and the inaugural UN Tourism Regional Tourism Forum on Gastronomy in Zimbabwe. Both events attracted participants from across A… read more
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