Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter
Domestic tourism can play an important role in Zimbabwe’s economic growth and prosperity, pursuant to the attainment of a US$5 billion industry by 2025, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Tongai Mnangagwa has said.
In a statement yesterday, deputy Minister Mnangagwa said the domestic tourism sub-sector is an economic enabler that can see the creation of jobs both directly and indirectly, as well as the developing of necessary infrastructure.
He said the growth of domestic tourism would ultimately aid to the attainment of Vision 2030.
“Domestic tourism can play a significant role in stimulating economic growth in several ways as Domestic tourists spend money on various goods and services such as accommodation, transportation, meals, shopping, and entertainment. This spending directly contributes to the local economy, generating revenue for businesses and supporting jobs.
“The more domestic tourists there are, the more money is…
