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Leading hospitality company, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) stole the limelight when it bagged accolades in four categories at the 2023 Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo hosted in Bulawayo yesterday.
Officially opening the World Tourism Expo and the wards ceremony, Hon Rwodzi, the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, said she was impressed by the quality of Zimbabwe’s tourism products which she said enhances the quality of visitors’ experiences.
She hailed tourism players’ commitment to bringing innovative and ubiquitous services to consumers of various tourism products and services and said the Government of Zimbabwe will continue to work on providing an enabling environment for tourism to thrive.
“The government provides the framework, infrastructure, and policies to support tourism, while the private sector brings innovation, investment, and operational expertise. Together, we can create a vibrant and sustainable tourism ecosystem,” Hon Rwodzi said.
Under the Best Tour Operator Brand category, RTG’s Heritage Expedition was the winner while its sister entity, Gateway Stream was the second runner-up.
The Rainbow Tourism Group was also the first runner-up in the Best Hotel Stand category. It was also the second runner-up in the Best Overall Stand category.
Speaking to this publication after amassing the accolades in a tightly-contested competition, Pride Khumbula, the Public Relations Manager of the Rainbow Tourism Group said the entity feels buoyed to continue working hard so as to maintain its reputation of being among leaders in the hospitality industry.
“The four awards from the 2023 Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo are a testament to the Rainbow Tourism Group’s commitment to providing innovations that give our clients complete satisfaction. We also look forward to giving our clients all products and services in tourism under one roof.
“We also look forward to collaborating with the government, regulators, and other stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry in our pursuit of excellence,” Khumbula said.
There were 365 exhibitors at the 2023 Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo held in Bulawayo from 12 to 14 October. The awards competition was stiff as most of the stands were up to standards.
Below, Spiked Online Media shares a summary of the awards:
Best Public Institution Brand
2nd runner-up Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
1st runner-up Zimbabwe Regulatory Authority
Winner National Handling Services
Best Publicity Association Brand
2nd runner up Victoria Falls Publicity
1st runner up Harare Publicity
Winner City of Mutare
Best Training Institution Brand
2nd runner up University of Zimbabwe
1st runner up Chinhoyi University of Technology
Winner Mutare Polytechnic
Best Tour Operator Brand
2nd runner up Gateway Stream
1st runner up RouxGold Travel
Winner Heritage Expedition
Best Hotel Stand
2nd runner up Clevers Hotel and Resorts
1st runner-up Rainbow Tourism Group
Winner African Sun Hotels
Best Lodge Stand
2nd runner up Mavuna Guest Lodge
1st runner up Greater Bulawayo
Winner Antelope Park
Best Safari Camp
2nd runner up Heritage Expedition
1st runner up Big Cave
Winner Ngamo Safaris
Best SMEs Tourism Related Facility Stand
2nd runner-up Marketers Association of Zimbabwe
1sr runner-up Kyperr Connect
Winner Ashava Designs
Best Airline Stand
2nd runner up Air Botswana
1st runner-up Ethiopian Airline
Winner Air Zimbabwe
Best First-Time Stand
2nd runner up Manyeni Resort Safari
1st runner up Murare Car Rental
Winner Find and Go
Best Motor Vehicle Car Hire Stand
2nd runner up LED Travels and Tours
1st runner up Easy Go Car Hire
Winner Murare Car Rental
Best Provincial Stand
2nd runner up Harare OPC
1st runner up Matebeleland North
Winner Bulawayo Metropolitan
Best International Stand
2nd runner-up up Rwanda
1st runner up Zambia
Winner South Africa Tourism
Best Eco-Friendly Stand
2nd runner up Victoria Falls Hotel
1st runner up Museum and Monuments
Winner Mobile Museum of African Liberation
Best Overall Stand
2nd runner up Heritage Expedition
1st runner-up Air Zimbabwe
Winner South African Tourism