RTG double recognition at AZTA Awards puts HICC in the spotlight

By Dickson Bandera HARARE — Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has secured two major recognitions at the 2026 Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents (AZTA) Awards, with the Harare International Convention Centre (HICC) taking the top prize for conferencing and Rainbow Towers Hotel finishing as first runner-up in the Best City Hotel category. The awards come after…

Zimbabwe’s Best Safari Lodge: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Scoops 28th Consecutive Award

By Dickson Bandera VICTORIA FALLS — For 28 consecutive years, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge has been recognised for excellence by the Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents (AZTA), extending one of the longest-running award records in Zimbabwe’s tourism industry. The latest recognition came at the 2026 AZTA Awards on 19 September, when the lodge was again…

Afreximbank advances construction of African Trade Centre in Harare

HARARE — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is in the advanced stages of constructing its Southern Africa Regional Office, the Afreximbank African Trade Centre Harare (AATC), a major mixed-use development expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. The centre is being built at the corner of Chitepo Avenue and 7th Street in…

Masvingo Downtown Lodge Rides On City’s Tourism Momentum

By Dickson Bandera MASVINGO — The successful hosting of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo has put Masvingo firmly in the tourism spotlight, bringing together exhibitors, international buyers, tourism businesses and visitors in a city whose tourism identity is anchored by the iconic Great Zimbabwe Monument. Held from September 9 to 12, the expo provided more…

Schanmak Village: Where Leisure, Culture and Talent Come Alive

The Schanmak Village experience is also closely connected to the surrounding community. By Dickson Bandera Beyond the familiar attractions of Zimbabwe’s major tourism centres, new destinations are emerging and creating fresh reasons to travel, gather and experience the country differently. In the scenic surroundings of Mashayamombe Village in Domboshava, Mashonaland East, Schanmak Village is developing…

RTG Wins Best Hotel Exhibition Award at Sanganai/Hlanganani 2026

By Dickson Bandera in Masvingo MASVINGO — Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has been named the Best Hotel Exhibitor at the 2026 Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo, strengthening the hospitality group’s standing as a leading player in Zimbabwe’s tourism and accommodation sector. The award was presented at the 19th edition of the annual tourism showcase, which concluded in…

Masvingo, the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo Host Province: Some Important Information to Know

By Dickson Bandera Masvingo has started receiving visitors ahead of the 19th Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo, which will be held in Masvingo from September 9 to 12, 2026. The province has already hosted a series of build-up events, beginning with the Sports Tourism Carnival on September 1, followed by the marathon, gastronomy conference and music…