Tourism industry aims to become largest GDP contri...

Tourism industry aims to become largest GDP contributor, says Minister Barbra Rwodzi

**Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbra Rowdzi**

Oscar J Jeke

The tourism industry has set its sights on becoming the largest contributor to the nation’s GDP, aiming to double its current percentage of 5.7% by moving two places up from its current third position.

The industry is one of the most contributors to employment in the country, with about 3.5% of the employment figures, with recent developments in infrastructure pushing its goals closer.

Speaking at the Zimbabwe-South Africa Investment Conference recently, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbra Rwodzi, said 2023 has produced over US$1 160 million against 2022’s US$911 million, showing great potential and growth of the sector.

“Currently, tourism and hospitality contribute a significant 5.7% to the national GDP and 3.5% to the total employment in the country.

“Our goal is to promote and develop our tourism so that it moves two places up to become the single largest contributor to our national GDP or at least to double its contribution to the same,” Minister Rwodzi said.