By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation Science and Technology Development will for the first-time feature Tourism Innovation Hubs, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has said.
Announcing the dates for the much-anticipated 17th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani – World Tourism Expo from 11 to 13 September 2024 in Bulawayo, Rwodzi said the initiative was aimed at supporting youth in academia and exposing their ideas to the global community.
“One of the key beneficiaries of this noble initiative is the production of fresh organic juices from indigenous fruits.
“Another exciting addition will be the MICE Masterclass aimed at capacitating all stakeholders on MICE tourism promotion. We are bringing MICE experts from across Africa to deliberate on pertinent issues regarding MICE tourism development and growth,” Rwodzi said.
Rwodzi said Sanganai/Hlanganani – World Tourism Expo was key tourism exhibition in Africa where other regional countries taking part would pitch their investment opportunities and tourism product portfolios.
She said the ministry was happy to surpass their target of 400 exhibitors by 10 more exhibitors this year.
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 from 11 to 13 September.
The event brings 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.
The Tourism Month will be concluded by the World Tourism Day Main Celebrations on the 27th of September 2024 at Gandavaroyi Gorge, in Gokwe Gumunyu Constituency, a hidden gem in Midlands Province.
The Main Celebrations are hosted by Provinces on rotational basis and this year Midlands Province is the host of 2024 World Tourism Day.
By targeting different Provinces each year, the Ministry’s aim is to fulfil the National Vision of leaving no place and no one behind and ensure equitable distribution of tourism resources and benefits.
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