Zimbabwe's tourism is looking up for the holidays. Operators are seeing solid advance bookings, with resorts around 70 percent full already. The country got a boost from a recent Forbes ranking, calling it the world's best place to visit. Official numbers show over 1.6 million international visitors last year, bringing in more than a billion dollars.
Hospitality Association president Emmah Kativu says city hotels are also filling up. She credits a surge in local travel and smarter business strategies. Charles Chakanya from the Victoria Falls boat cruise group notes a trend of last-minute plans, mostly from residents and people coming back home. He still expects a packed season.
The tourism ministry is setting up welcome desks at major airports and border crossings like Beitbridge. Minister Barbara Rwodzi says they're coordinating with other agencies to smooth out arrivals. Their plan includes sprucing up public areas and checking safety standards at hotels to make sure everything runs smoothly for visitors.
Hospitality Association president Emmah Kativu says city hotels are also filling up. She credits a surge in local travel and smarter business strategies. Charles Chakanya from the Victoria Falls boat cruise group notes a trend of last-minute plans, mostly from residents and people coming back home. He still expects a packed season.
The tourism ministry is setting up welcome desks at major airports and border crossings like Beitbridge. Minister Barbara Rwodzi says they're coordinating with other agencies to smooth out arrivals. Their plan includes sprucing up public areas and checking safety standards at hotels to make sure everything runs smoothly for visitors.
