Botswana’s tourism sector upbeat on 2013 prospects
On side-lines of the on-going Tourism Indaba 2013 in Durban, local tourism actors have said the year has kicked off brightly with increases in occupancies and business activity. …
Tourism to contribute P5.2bn in 2013
Researchers expect travel and tourism activities to directly contribute P5.16 billion to the local economy this year, rising 6.6 percent from their input last year. The researchers from the World…
China funds US$164m Victoria Falls airport upgrade
From newzimbabwe.com CHINA has agreed to provide US$164 million for the refurbishment of the airport at Victoria Falls, the country’s premier tourism resort. The deal is part of an US$180…
Hunting, safari revenue up 16 percent
From The Herald Thursday, 19 January 2012 00:00 Revenue from hunting and safari activities for last year increased by 16 percent to US$11,6 million from 2010 figures due to an…
Mukuni urges aggressive tourism marketing plan
From http://www.postzambia.com By Edwin Mbulo in Livingstone Mon 30 Jan. 2012 CHIEF Mukuni of the Toka Leya people in Kazungula district has called for an aggressive regional marketing strategy to…
Victoria Falls ZRA beats IMF revenue target
From http://www.times.co.zm Written by Davies M.M Chanda Tuesday, 24 January 2012 By Times Reporter THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Victoria Falls Border Post has managed to beat International Monetary Fund…
Zim tourism industry performs well in 2011
From http://bulawayo24.com The Zimbabwe tourism industry has been praised for its sterling performance in 2011 which saw it recording a remarkable growth estimated at 10,3%. The tourism and hospitality industry…
Chobe residents benefit from conservation
From : Mmegi.bw By : EPHRAIM KEORENG, Staff Writer 6 December 2011 Apprising the United States of America ambassador to Botswana Michelle Gavin last week, manager of Chobe Enclave Community…
Uncertainty over joint Zimbabwe-Zambia tourism event
From : Theafricareport.com By : The Africa Report 07 November 2011 Infrastructure challenges and electricity shortages could derail Zimbabwe and Zambia’s efforts in hosting the prestigious 20th Session United Nations…
Zambezi’s are flowing in Zimbabwe
From : http://bulawayo24.com In a trading update for the six months to 30 September 2010 released Wednesday 19 October 2011, SABMiller announced that Zimbabwe’s lager volumes grew by 30% benefiting…
