Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The Government, in its ongoing efforts to improve the Ease of Doing Business, has significantly reduced license and registration fees across all categories to foster a competitive, compliant and sustainable tourism sector, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has confirmed.
In a communique, the authority said: “In this regard, and in terms of Section 36 of the Tourism Act [Chapter 14:20], the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) hereby notifies all tourism-related businesses (designated tourist facilities) that registration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is mandatory and a statutory requirement.
“Failure to register will result in the closure of unregistered facilities.”
To enforce compliance, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, will conduct nationwide inspections across all 10 provinces to verify registration status, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, and take enforcement action against all non-compliant operators.
“The public is strongly discouraged from utilising unregistered tourism facilities and is encouraged to report any facility operating without valid registration to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.
“The deadline for registration is 28 February 2026. The inspections and blitz will commence from 1 March 2026.”
