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The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority have announced dates for 15th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani – World Travel Expo scheduled for 13-15 October 2022 at Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo.
Sanganai/Hlanganani– World Tourism Expo is a signature platform for tourism players and stakeholders with business networking opportunities to engage international and regional source markets.
ZTA Head Corporate Affairs Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti said the 2022 expo will attract over 100 buyers from the different source markets.
“We invite all, National Tourism Boards, Embassies, International Airlines, Tourism destinations, Leading Tour Wholesalers, Tour Operators and Travel Agents, Leading Hotel Chains of the world, Car Hire and Transport Operators, Suppliers of goods and services to the tourism industry, Government Ministries, Parastatals to register to participate on WEB: https://zimbabwetourism.net/exhibitor-registration/,” Koti said.
This is the first time that Sanganai/Hlanganani – World Travel Expo will be held physically following the Covid-19 induced lockdowns for the past three years.
According to UNWTO, tourism growth remained far below pre-pandemic levels with 4% rise in international tourist arrivals in 2021
However, 2021 was another challenging year: arrivals still 72% down on pre-pandemic levels
Recovery needs stronger coordination and increased vaccination rates
Global tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million).
However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to preliminary estimates by UNWTO. This follows on from 2020, the worst year on record for tourism, when international arrivals decreased by 73%.
The first 2022 issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates that rising rates of vaccination, combined with easing of travel restrictions due to increased cross-border coordination and protocols, have all helped release pent up demand.
International tourism rebounded moderately during the second half of 2021, with international arrivals down 62% in both the third and fourth quarters compared to pre-pandemic levels.
According to limited data, international arrivals in December were 65% below 2019 levels. The full impact of the Omicron variant and surge in COVID-19 cases is yet to be seen.
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