Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Henry Mussa has urged all the players and stakeholders in the tourism industry to consider putting low prices on the products and services being offered. He made the call during a Tourism Street Carnival in Blantyre on Saturday along Hannover Street as part of the activities to mark the […]
Government officials say the tourism sector has injected K100 billion in 2017 alone, creating 235, 000 jobs for local Malawians. Principal secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism Ken Ndala was all joy and excitement during the launch of Malawi Tourism month, saying this means the tourism industry has potential to improve the […]
Malawi is seeking investors under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to help in the construction of a new airport in Mangochi District to take the world directly to Lake Malawi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Henry Mussa. Mussa said the government was transforming air transport in the country further with plans to rehabilitate […]
An ambitious Cape Maclear project in lakeshore district of Mangochi that could change the face of Monkey Bay and turn it into a mini city is still seeking investors to fund part of the $2.6 billion (K1.9 trillion) project, its promoter Bright Malopa has said. Malopa, who is an employee of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority […]
Malawi and Zambia government on Thursday sign a bilateral Memorandum of Understand (MoU) on cooperation in field of tourism at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Henry Mussa said the MoU would enhance regional integration by the way of exploring the issue of establishing a universal. “SADC through […]
Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Henry Mussa has revealed that the Takulandirani Malawi International Tourism Expo has secured a total sponsorship valued at K 50 million. He was speaking in Lilongwe at a news conference held to officially announce the state of preparedness ahead of the expo, adding that the K50 million has so […]
Malawi is ranked 10th globally on 2018 list of the hottest tourism destinations, Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Henry Mussa disclosed this Wednesday. He said this after a familiarization tour of the Department of Tourism and Trade in Lilongwe. Mussa described the world ranking of Malawi as a milestone in boosting the country’s tourism […]
Malawi is scheduled to host second International Tourism Expo 2018 in April as one way of marketing the tourism sector globally. Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Henry Mussa Wednesday revealed this to journalists in Lilongwe when he toured some establishments under his Ministry. He said the International Tourism Expo 2018 dubbed “Takulandirani” is slated […]
It’s not just about game viewing at Nyika National Park but every tourist gets to savour an extra bonus from the breathtaking scenery that is probably the last place standing whose natural sorroundings is unspoilt from human vandalism in form of wanton deforestation and game poaching. Other places of tourist attraction, which were earmarked for […]
Renowned comedians cum politician Winiko and veteran Jakobo are set to spice this year’s National Tourism Month and World Tourism Day to be held in Zomba. Chief Tourism Officer responsible for Domestic and Regional Marketing, Noah Nansongole said preparations for the annual celebrations which were at an advanced stage were going on well. Speaking on […]
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism has challenged Local, regional and international buyers to rebrand Malawi’s tourism products that have been showcased during the 2017 tourism Expo. Responsible Minister, Henry Mussa said this Thursday at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe during Malawi Night as part of the reception for all exhibitors for the 2017 […]
Malawi and South Africa on Thursday signed an agreement of cooperation in the field of tourism as one way of enhance mutual cooperation between the two countries in the sector. The signing agreement took place at Bingu International convection centre BICC in Lilongwe on the side lines of the Malawi “ Takulandirani” 2017 Malawi International […]
The first ever Malawi Tourism Expo, dubbed “Takulandirani” has started in the Capital City, Lilongwe at Bingu International Convention Centre and will run for three days aimed at promoting Malawi as a tourist destination for both local and international tourists. The first two days of the Expo which has attracted over 70 exhibitors from Malawi, South […]
Sunbird Hotels and Resorts Wednesday donated a cheque of K5million to the Department of Tourism in support of the forthcoming Takulandilani International Tourism Expo. The donation comes as a gesture of corporate social responsibility and an urge to support Government in painting a positive image of Malawi to the international community through the tourism industry […]
CNN has selected Nyika Plateau National Park, Lake Malawi and Mulanje Mountain as some of 26 amazing places in Africa to visit. The list which was prepared by CNN Travel on July 12 positioned Nyika Malawi’s largest park on position ten describing it as one of the most unusual places in Africa with a plateau […]
Government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, has embarked on an nationwide enforcement exercise of the one percent tourism levy, which tourism enterprises are sanctioned to remit to the Department of Tourism. Principal Secretary for Ministry, Cliff Chiunda has since warned that all units that will be compliant during the exercise will be […]
The Best Buy Malawi campaign has gone into the hotel industry in the country with Sunbird among the pioneers. Established in 1958, Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel has pioneered the offering of Malawi cuisine to its customers as one way of promoting Malawi tradition and culture. The Hotel’s Food and Beverage Manager, Sylvester Chauluka, said in an […]
The Malawi Tourism Council (MTC) has announced that it will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) next month on June 2, 2017 to strategize and map the way forward for the country’s tourism industry. The indaba follows recommendations from the National Tourism Conference (NTC) that took place on the sixth last month, according to MTC […]