{"id":116779,"date":"2026-04-28T20:38:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/un-tourism-secretary-general-jets-into-zimbabwe"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:49:43","slug":"un-tourism-secretary-general-jets-into-zimbabwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/un-tourism-secretary-general-jets-into-zimbabwe","title":{"rendered":"UN Tourism Secretary-General jets into Zimbabwe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>United Nations Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais has arrived in Zimbabwe ahead of two high-level international conferences.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe is hosting the 23rd United Nations Tourism Committee on Tourism and Sustainability from April 27\u201328, 2026, under the theme Planning, Managing and Promoting Nature-Based Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>The country will also host the 2nd United Nations Tourism Regional Congress on Women Empowerment in Tourism in Africa from April 29 to May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Al Nowais met President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, with discussions centred on promoting sustainable tourism development.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said the meeting underscored Zimbabwe\u2019s commitment to positioning itself as a premier global tourism destination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe engagement focused on strengthening strategic cooperation, promoting sustainable tourism, and leveraging the sector as a driver of economic growth, investment and job creation,\u201d the ministry said.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry added that discussions also explored practical measures to boost tourist arrivals and ensure the benefits of tourism are widely shared.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOpportunities to attract international visitors while ensuring inclusive and environmentally sustainable tourism development were also discussed,\u201d the ministry said.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe, the ministry said, remains committed to international partnerships that support national development goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe country continues to open its doors to the world, embracing partnerships that showcase its unique beauty while delivering tangible benefits to its people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. United Nations Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais has arrived in Zimbabwe ahead of two high-level international conferences. Zimbabwe is hosting the 23rd United Nations Tourism Committee on Tourism and Sustainability from April 27\u201328, 2026, under the theme Planning, Managing and Promoting Nature-Based Tourism. 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