By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Gandavaroyi Gorge, a hidden gem in Midlands Province precisely in Gokwe Gumunyu Constituency will this year be the epicenter of World Tourism Day main celebrations.
The World Tourism Day which is celebrated every year on 27 September was proclaimed by the UN World Tourism Organisation but outside of the UNWTO, Zimbabwe became one of the first countries to declare September, a Tourism Month marked by several activities throughout Zimbabwe.
The Main Celebrations are hosted by Provinces on rotational basis and this year Midlands Province is the host of 2024 World Tourism Day.
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi said by targeting different Provinces each year, the Ministry’s aim was to fulfil the National Vision of leaving no place and no one behind and ensure equitable distribution of tourism resources and benefits.
“Zimbabwe dubbed the Month of September as the Tourism Month to raise awareness on the importance of Tourism by organising a number of activities that build-up to the main World Tourism Day celebrations on 27 September. The theme for this year’s World Tourism Day is “Tourism and Peace,” Minister Rwodzi said at the launch.
The 1st of September marks the beginning of the 2024 World Tourism Month. Among the events for the month is the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo which will be held in Bulawayo during the period 11 to 13 September.
The event is bringing in both local and international communities to come and showcase their products.
Side events will also be taking place during the period such as, MICE Master class, Tourism investment forum, Tourism scholastic, gastronomy hub, among others.
This will be followed by a Tourism Symposium to be held at Lupane State University on 19 September where papers will be presented on how Tourism contributes to national and global Peace. After the Symposium there will be a Sport tournament on the 21 September in Gokwe Kabuyani Constituency aimed at promoting Sports Tourism.
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