Tourism ministry on an upward trend as Minister pr...

Tourism ministry on an upward trend as Minister presents priority project review

Oscar J Jeke

ZIM NOW REPORTER

The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has been on an upward trend in developments set out in the 100-day cycle on priority projects, with minister Barbra Rwodzi presenting a positive review on progress made.

The ministry has completed most of the priority projects set out for the 100 days, that include construction of resorts and luxury centres.

Information Minister, Jenfan Muswere, confirmed Tourism minister’s presentation, in a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare yesterday, saying government has given priority to the tourism sector as it continues to grow.

“A total of eight projects were targeted during the current cycle under the thematic area of Environmental Protection, Climate Resilience and Natural Resources Management. Thatching of the Reception Centre and Gazebo at Diana’s Pools in Umzingwane, in Matabelalnd South Province, has been completed, while construction of ablution facilities and kiosk at Mutemwa Religious Site is ongoing.

“The construction of Tourism Facilities, Tamarind Lodges, Nyanga District, in Manicaland Province is 50% complete, with the construction of 16 rooms to lintel level; while the Ministry completed the conversion of additional ninety-nine Tropez Garden Flats into Lux Hotel Flats in Eastlea, in Harare surpassing its target of thirty-three Tropez.

“The construction of a Conference Room and Kitchen at the Mountain Lake Resort and Spa, in Nyanga, Manicaland Province had been completed as per the target, while construction of a Beauty Spa to window level is nearing completion.

“The construction of Waterfront Resort Development Project in Kariba, Mashonaland West Province, has also been completed while Dzimbabwe Lodge, in Kariba, Mashonaland West Province is nearing completion. The refurbishment of nine rooms and construction of seven rooms at the Travellers Rest Lodge, in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South is still ongoing.

“Government continues to prioritise tourism infrastructure development as the sector continues to grow,” Minister Muswere said.