Govt halts campaign to have Barotse Plains listed as UNESCO World Heritage site
• Studies and consultations to have Barotse Plains listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site began in 2007.• In the last two years, the campaign
Category : Tourism
Green economy sector to place Zambia on unique selling point
• Promotion of the green economy sector has been trending at the international front.• International community will appreciate efforts to promote the sector.• This will
Tourism performance still below average
• Performance at the beginning of the year was already compromised. • The first three months of the year are usually fairly quiet. • The
145 Travel Agents trained to market Zambia’s tourism sector
• Zambia is the best tourist destination in Africa. • It boasts of numerous waterfalls that present a spectacular sight of unmatched beauty and splendor.
Covid restrictions affecting Tourism sector – LTA
• The prolonged restrictions are weighing heavily on the tourism industry. • Local business was the major part of the income the tourism industry was
Livingstone Domestic Tourism improves
• Domestic tourism has performed a bit more than expected. • There has been growing desire to explore some tourism products. • The response from
Process to Amend Wildlife Act commences
• It is important that the piece of legislation is amended. • DNPW must utilize the window between now and September to reach consensus on
Government bemoans encroachment into Kafue National Park
• The challenge in the Kafue National Park is loss of habitat and disturbance on animal corridors. • This is because of human activities in
Domestic tourism yielding positive results – Sakabilo
• A number of Local Tourists are visiting tourism sites in the country. • There is need to promote local tourism especially this time that
Lower Zambezi crime rate reduces
• Crime levels at the Lower Zambezi Conservation Area have reduced. • Surveillance at Lower Zambezi and North Luangwa National Park is very tight. •