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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Malawi on Friday held a tourism gala to mark the end of tourism month as the country seeks to move away from tobacco to tourism as the top forex earner.<\/p>\n

Several influential figures in the tourism industry as well- as organisations and representatives of the hospitality industry gathered at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) for the gala and share notes and brainstorm on how best to improve the industry.<\/p>\n

Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule was the guest of honour first ever tourism gala.<\/p>\n

In her address, Kamtukule said tourism is the back bone of Malawi\u2019s economy hence the need for stakeholders to take tourism investment seriously for the country to start reaping the benefits.<\/p>\n

Kamtukule also encouraged Malawians to be instrumental in promoting tourism activities and becoming actors in revolutionising the tourism industry in the country.<\/p>\n

She commended Prophet Shepherd Bushiri for his contribution and commitment that he is demonstrating through religious tourism describing the initiative as extraordinary and impressive.<\/p>\n

Speaking earlier, Justine Dzinkambani Board chairperson for Malawi tourism Council, said the prestigious event is aimed at acknowledging various stakeholders in the tourism industry as one way of encouraging and motivating them.<\/p>\n

Dzinkambani also acknowledged stakeholder efforts in the promotion of the tourism industry in the country.<\/p>\n

The event was held under the theme, \u201cpromoting competitiveness through industry excellence and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Malawi<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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