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Judith Phiri, Business Reporter
THE Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) have joined forces in working to ensure collaboration within the aviation and tourism industries, while luring airlines to the country.
The aviation industry provides the necessary air connectivity to transport tourists to their destinations, while the tourism industry generates demand for air travel.
The growth and development of one industry can have a positive impact on the other. Recently, senior representatives from the two organisations were in Nairobi, Kenya attending this year’s edition of the AviaDev Africa Conference that ended on Friday. The conference, is an annual aviation development gathering that brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and other stakeholders in the aviation industry to discuss air connectivity and tourism development to, from and within the African continent. It focuses on promoting air connectivity to underserved and emerging markets in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean Islands.
The conference featured panel discussions, workshops, and one-on-one meetings to discuss challenges and opportunities in the sector. ACZ public relations and communications manager, Mr Tonderai Mangombe said the partnership with ZTA was critical in promoting Zimbabwe’s tourism industry.
He said by working together, they could attract more airlines and tourists to Zimbabwe, which can contribute to the growth of the country’s economy.
Mr Mangombe said attending events like AviaDev provided a platform to network, build relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration with other stakeholders in the aviation industry.
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