Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Barbara Rwodzi
By Dickson Bandera
Zimbabwe will host the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo from the 12th to the 14th of October 2023 at the Bulawayo Exhibition Centre.
The prestigious international event will attract local and international players in the tourism industry and provides an opportunity for tourism growth and exchange of ideas.
The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Barbara Rwodzi has assured the attendants of a worthwhile experience at this year’s tourism expo.
Below is the programme of events.
Buyers and media cocktail – This is a networking platform for all, be it local or international participants in a relaxed environment.
Official Opening and Awards Ceremony – At this event, the travel expo is officially opened and at the same time awarding the tourism sector for their efforts in contributing to the growth of tourism. Various categories are lined up to award those that would have done exceptionally well during the exhibition.
Public Day
Saturday which is not a business day will be open to the public for a fun filled event with a lot of prizes to be won. Running alongside the exhibition will be forums and workshops that will tackle different topics from Tourism Investment, Importance of aviation in tourism development to Tourism career guidance for our future tourism leaders.
The workshops lined up are as follows:
12 October: Breakfast Meeting with the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and Stakeholders.
In this session, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Babrah Rwodzi will meet the industry and share her vision for the sector.
12 October: Aviation Development Forum:
This session will focus on local routes development and the role the industry has to play in supporting new routes which are critical to the development of the sector
13 October: Tourism Investment Forum This session will highlight tourism and hospitality investment opportunities. We have both local and international investors who will attend the event
14 October: Tourism Career Guidance workshop
This session is for youths who are already studying tourism and hospitality courses. They will get insights from experts on the different careers to specialise on and what it takes to be an established professional or entrepreneur.
