Yedu Lani Travel Magazine – issue 17

By Allana Green-Thompson – “ If you decide to become a money-savvy “travel bunny” as I like to call myself, rather hold off traveling during the holiday season. Avoid January, April and December travel like the plague!”
As global attention shifts towards major industry events like the World Travel Market (WTM) in London this November, AAT’s continued success positions it as a key player in attracting international travellers to Zimbabwe.
By Godknows Homwe: Poaching, an illegal trade, poses a direct threat to Zimbabwe’s tourism industry, which relies heavily on its rich biodiversity. Tourism accounts for 7.2% of Zimbabwe’s GDP, with iconic species like elephants and rhinos serving as major draws for visitors. Protecting these animals is not only a moral imperative, the World Tourism Day fundraising
By Godknows Homwe: A major highlight of this year’s Expo is the MICE Masterclass, which will bring together industry experts from across Africa to discuss key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the MICE sector.
Zimbabwe has officially launched its 2024 Tourism Month, joining the global community in celebrating World Tourism Day on September 27. The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality, led by Minister Barbara Rwodzi, announced that this year’s theme, “Tourism and Peace,” highlights the importance of tourism as …
August 10, 2024: World Lion Day, observed every year on August 10, is an urgent reminder of the critical need to protect one of the world’s most iconic species. This day, which was established to raise awareness about the dwindling lion populations, is a powerful …