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The 18th edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo 2025 concluded on a high note this Saturday, transitioning from exhibition halls to the scenic greens of the Mutare golf course for a celebratory golf day.

The event attracted twenty enthusiastic teams, offering a unique platform for networking while blending business with leisure amid the picturesque backdrop of the Eastern Highlands.

Leading the proceedings was Manicaland's Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Advocate Misheck Mugadza, who welcomed participants and performed the honorary tee-off. In his address, Advocate Mugadza extended an invitation to potential investors, highlighting the province's untapped tourism potential. "We warmly invite investors to come and invest in Manicaland, particularly in hotel infrastructure. Our province is endowed with incredible natural facilities that are a solid base for tourism, from the Nyanga mountains to the Save Valley. These endowments are ripe for exploitation and present a mutually beneficial opportunity for development," he said.

The golf day is part of a broader strategy to promote sports tourism. Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Tongai Mnangagwa emphasised the importance of the initiative in expanding Zimbabwe's tourism offerings. "This golf day is a critical component of our sports tourism cluster promotion. As a Ministry, we are fully committed to defining tourism in its broadest sense and ensuring that every single cluster, from cultural to sports, is vigorously promoted. We operate on the principle that everyone who visits a place different from their own is a tourist, and we aim to cater to all interests," he said.

The Expo will draw to a close later today with a vibrant beach party at the iconic Birchenough Bridge, marking the end of a successful event that showcased Zimbabwe's diverse tourism attractions to the world.
- The Chronicle

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