Derick Tsimba

Dubai has pledged support for Zimbabwe Tourism Industry during the World Government Summit after Minister Mupfumira’s engagement with the Dubai Tourism Director General, Helal Almari today in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The World Government Summit has been a major boost to the country’s Tourism Industry, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has said.

“Today the last day of the 7th World Government Summit in Dubai has been a progressive one for the country’s Tourism Industry. This follows Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality, Prisca Mupfumira’s successful engagement with the Dubai Tourism Director General, Helal Almari this morning.

“The Tourism reengagement plan has received a major boost as Dubai has pledged unconditional support to the Ministry through the ZTA. Areas of cooperation and support will include knowledge exchange, capacity building, skills development in the areas of marketing and destination management,” the Authority said.

ZTA also said in the future, Dubai has shown interest to participate at Zimbabwe’s Tourism business expo Sanganai/Hlanganani.

“At the World Government Summit, there was a discussion on the possibility of Dubai participating and exhibiting at Zimbabwe’s tourism business expo Sanganai/Hlanganani. Through the ZTA, Zimbabwe will facilitate linkages between the Zimbabwean and Dubai tourism private sectors,” said ZTA.

Harare Post has learnt that the summit which ends today kicked off on Sunday and saw more than 4,000 participants from 140 countries in attendance.

Heads of State, Ministers and Government officials have converged on the platform to discuss the world’s future at the three-day event.