World Tourism Summit Opens in Zimbabwe

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation Conference being hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia gets underway in Victoria Falls where the two countries hope to boost their tourism industries.
  • Zimbabwe:   Top UNWTO Posts for Zim

    The Herald, 28 August 2013

    ZIMBABWE has emerged the most powerful and influential country in the United Nations World Tourism Organisation after landing three crucial positions at the ongoing 20th session of… Read more »

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  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO Delegates Tour Gushungo Dairy Farm

    The Herald, 28 August 2013

    UNITED Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly delegates yesterday toured Gushungo Dairy Farm in Mazowe to get an appreciation of the work being done by the First… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO Hails Zim

    The Herald, 27 August 2013

    The United Nations World Tourism Organisation does not regret allowing Zimbabwe to co-host the 20th session of the General Assembly with Zambia and detractors will be put to shame… Read more »

  • Southern Africa:   SADC Hails Zim, Zambia

    The Herald, 27 August 2013

    SADC chairperson and Malawian president Dr Joyce Banda has described Zimbabwe and Zambia's co-hosting of the 20th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Nation Unveils Investors' Guide

    The Herald, 27 August 2013

    THE Ministry of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion has launched an investment handbook on Zimbabwe that profiles opportunities in the domestic economy. Secretary for… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UN Provokes More Anger As Zim Chosen to Represent African Tourism

    SW Radio, 26 August 2013

    The United Nations (UN) is facing even more anger after choosing Zimbabwe as the representative for African Tourism, weeks after the hotly disputed elections that the UN has also… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   'Disneyland in Africa' Set for Victoria Falls

    New Zimbabwe, 25 August 2013

    THE government is planning to set up a US$300-million theme park in Victoria Falls to exploit full potential of the resort town. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO Indaba Opens

    The Herald, 26 August 2013

    President Mugabe and his Zambian counterpart Mr Michael Sata yesterday committed themselves to the use of tourism to drive economic growth in the two countries and challenged… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   This Is Zim's Hour - Mzembi

    The Herald, 24 August 2013

    Zimbabwe and Zambia today start the long-awaited co-hosting of the 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly in Victoria Falls. Our Features… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Nation Lands UNWTO Africa Body Chair

    Zimbabwe Standard, 25 August 2013

    ZIMBABWE was elected chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Commission for Africa (CAF) at the body's meeting in Livingstone, Zambia yesterday. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO Indaba Great Economic Opportunity

    Zimbabwe Independent, 23 August 2013

    Tomorrow heralds the commencement of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly, being co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia at the world-renowned,… Read more »

  • Zambia:   '2013 UNWTO 'll Be Successful'

    Times of Zambia, 22 August 2013

    UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai says he is confident that the 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly will be a great success. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO Roars Into Life Tomorrow

    The Herald, 23 August 2013

    How time flies? Two years ago, at the 19th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly in Guengju, South Korea, Zimbabwe and Zambia won the bid to… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Top Musicians Billed for Tourism Night

    The Herald, 23 August 2013

    SOME of Zimbabwe's finest artistes are set to take to the stage as the country co-hosts the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly from tomorrow to… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Festive Mood Grips Victoria Falls

    The Herald, 23 August 2013

    IT is victory time for Victoria Falls as it plays host to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly from tomorrow to August 29, 2013. A festive mood has… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Finally, It's Here!

    The Herald, 23 August 2013

    THE 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism General Assembly officially begins at the weekend in Victoria Falls amid high expectations the event will transform domestic… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   African Media Under Spotlight As UNWTO Opens

    Financial Gazette, 22 August 2013

    THE media has once again come under the spotlight, a day before the opening of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly, which roars into life in… Read more »

  • Zambia:   UNWTO Preps a Disaster - Bbelemu

    Zambia Reports, 22 August 2013

    An opposition legislator says preparations for the United Nations World Tourism Organization conference has been a disaster on the Zambian side. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO Delegates to Tour

    The Herald, 22 August 2013

    Zimbabwe's status as a prime tourist destination is expected to be further enhanced during the forthcoming 20th session of the UNWTO General Assembly with delegates from the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO Maiden Ship Cruise to Be Launched

    The Herald, 22 August 2013

    United Nations World Tourism Organisation brand ambassadors and stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry are set to embark on a maiden cruise on the Zambezi Trader,… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Econet Wireless Launches 4G Services

    New Zimbabwe, 21 August 2013

    ECONET Wireless has marked the joint hosting by the country and Zambia of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) general assembly by launching one of Africa's first… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Expectations High At UNWTO Indaba

    The Herald, 21 August 2013

    THE 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism General Assembly officially begins at the weekend in Victoria Falls amid high expectations the event will transform domestic… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Slizer to Headline Tourism Night

    The Herald, 21 August 2013

    Tswana dance sensation Slizer, real name Naledi Kaisara, will headline the Tourism Night this Saturday at Victoria Falls Primary School. Read more »

  • Zambia:   UNWTO - Zambia, Zimbabwe Ready

    Times of Zambia, 20 August 2013

    SINCE this is the last column before Zambia and Zimbabwe jointly host the 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly we continue… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Market Zambia - VIice President

    Times of Zambia, 20 August 2013

    VICE-PRESIDENT Guy Scott has said the hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly has presented a golden opportunity for Zambians to showcase… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   UNWTO: Time to Cultivate New Markets, Re-Establish Old Ties

    The Herald, 20 August 2013

    Zimbabwe has once again been presented with a branding opportunity through the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly that gets under way this weekend in… Read more »

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