Tourism is about image and perception. A slight dent to either one has potential for devastating ramifications on tourism sectors particularly in non-western countries that depend on foreign tourists to support local tourism. Some may remember the Italian-born author by her…
Last week saw a gathering of outdoors outfitters from Canada, U.S.A and a few from southern Africa to showcase various products and services at the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show. The annual exhibition is a platform for outfitters to promote and market…
Never leave home without Travel Insurance coverage as your life depends on it. Anything can happen to alter the cause of your trip and your coverage can save the day. Having one brings a sense of security and gives you and…
As planes mysteriously disappear, hijacked, blown up and fall from the sky, the world of tourism and travel falls victim to global terror. With security a priority, more people are avoiding travelling abroad in favour of local and closer destinations.…
Zimbabwe is an avian paradise for birding enthusiasts and avid birdwatchers from across the globe. Large numbers of notables, specialty and range-restricted species, the rare and near-endemics make the country a must-visit destination for birders whether novice or professional. Zimbabwe is a…
Competition among cities to promote tourism-related industries and businesses can lead to development of tourism infrastructure, products and services. The desire to outdo each other is the catalyst needed to force City locales to allocate adequate resources towards development of…
The hectic festive holiday is in full swing with Christmas around the corner. December is a time of celebrations and creating memories, with travelling, shopping and sharing becoming major components that define the holiday season. It’s that time of the…
Zimbabwe, like the rest of Africa, can only be perceived in the manner in which it presents itself to the outside world. That is the starting point of discussion. There are many good and positive things to be magnified and…
Zimbabwe is no stranger to media headlines, except this time, it’s for something positive and historic. Two Zimbabwean female pilots recently made history by being the country’s First all-female deck crew to successfully commandeer a Boeing 737 commercial flight without…
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