Online Reporter
Judith Phiri Zimpapers Business Hub
THE Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) has commended accommodation bookings for the twin industry showcases — the Mining Engineering and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) 2025 and the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference and Expo (AfriConfex) 2025 period, as a boost to the city’s tourism sector.
The expos, running concurrently from Wednesday until Friday at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition and Conference Smart City (ZIECS) in Bulawayo, have drawn hundreds of exhibitors and delegates from across the globe, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s position as a regional hub for mining, infrastructure and industrial innovation.
HAZ Bulawayo Chapter Hotels representative Mr Fungai Mutseyekwa said players will have a major business boost.
“Some accommodation facilities have received impressive bookings for the Mine Entra 2025 and AfriConfex 2025 period. These events just like ZITF play a key role in boosting the province’s economy as well as the tourism sector,” he said.
He said there was always a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of service and safety, while tourism players are encouraged to implement best practices in health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of guests and staff alike.
Mr Mutseyekwa who is also the Sterling Group of Hotels Matabeleland general manager, said tourism players should always prepare well in advance for such events as soon as the calendar of events come out to ensure they offer up to standard services to their clientele.
The tourism and hospitality sector remains a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s economic development.
Surpassing agriculture and mining, the tourism and hospitality industry recorded tremendous growth in 2024, accounting for 12 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
