From the Editors Desk
Zimbabwe’s tourism story is far bigger than its famous destinationa. It is found in the roar of Victoria Falls, the quiet beauty of the Eastern Highlands, the wildlife of Hwange and Mana Pools, the history carved into Great Zimbabwe, the warmth of a village community, the creativity of local artists, the flavours of Zimbabwean cuisine and the thousands of people whose daily work turns travel into memorable experiences.
It is also found in the hotel room prepared for a visitor, the tour guide leading an unforgettable safari, the airline connecting Zimbabwe to the world, the restaurant serving local cuisine, the conference organiser bringing business travellers into the country, the conservationist protecting wildlife, the entrepreneur developing a new tourism product and the community creating opportunities through tourism.
This is the story that the Zimbabwe Tourism Bulletin serves to tell.
The Bulletin provides a broad and integrated view of Zimbabwe’s tourism industry, recognising that tourism is an interconnected ecosystem made up of many sectors, professions and experiences. Its coverage extends across travel and tour operations, accommodation, aviation, hospitality, restaurants, wildlife and conservation, heritage and culture, adventure tourism, events and conferences, community tourism, transport, investment, technology, education and the creative industries.
Through its pages, the Bulletin brings these different dimensions together, giving the tourism industry a platform to share its stories, showcase its achievements, examine its challenges and highlight the opportunities shaping its future.
It is a platform for the established and the emerging — from major hotels and international tourism operators to small businesses, community initiatives, independent guides, entrepreneurs, artists and innovators who are contributing to Zimbabwe’s tourism economy.
The Bulletin also looks beyond the attractions themselves. It explores the policies, investments, infrastructure, technology, skills, conservation initiatives and partnerships that determine how competitive and sustainable Zimbabwe’s tourism sector can become.
In doing so, it creates a space where industry leaders, policymakers, investors, tourism professionals, communities and travellers can engage with the issues and opportunities shaping the sector.
Zimbabwe has a remarkable tourism story to tell.
The Zimbabwe Tourism Bulletin brings that story together — destination by destination, experience by experience, business by business and sector by sector.