https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/51 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:36:01 GMT 2026-06-06T01:36:01Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/496 Domestic Tourism Development and Anchor Attractions: „Tourisming‟ the Small Towns in Zimbabwe - The Tourists‟ Perspectives. Kanokanga, Farayi Phillip; Mamimine, Patrick Walter; Mapingure, Charity; Mirimi, Kumbirai; Nyarota, Margaret The problem is that more often than not tourism is perceived as an event rather that a process. Another error of perception is that the destination is seen as a pin - point area rather that an environment that can hardly be precisely defined. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA’s) tourism and hospitality statistics derive from the country’s renowned destinations. Small towns are omitted. Tourism and hospitality statistics of some fairly big towns are added to those of anchor attractions. Unless the problem is resolved, the tourism potential of small towns will not be fully tapped. The paper investigated opportunities for domestic tourism development in the small towns of Chinhoyi and Karoi. It is crucial to view tourism as a much broader phenomenon occurring in a broader context. It does not seem prudent to allocate resources to much – publicised destinations ignoring what one could term the tourism corridor. A survey of 55 randomly selected domestic tourists in the two towns revealed that holiday experiences of the majority (51%) of respondents would improve through the provision of historical tourism. Forty three per cent required events and a variety of entertainment. Thirty per cent needed nature – based tourism. Family – oriented facilities were also proposed. The study recommended that route tourism be a subject of scholarly inquiry in Zimbabwean tourism. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/496 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/477 The hospitality and tourism honours degree programme: Stakeholders’ perceptions on competencies developed Chimutingiza, Felisitas; Mwando, Molline; Kazembe, Clotildah University tourism education is relatively a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe and its multi disciplinary nature poses challenges in the organization of the curriculum. Issues of imbalance, content/competencies developed, employability and the demands of various stakeholders provide a constant tension that has to be diffused through careful curriculum design and evaluation. A survey was conducted to examine the stakeholders’ perceptions on structure, relevance, adequacy and balance of the courses, quality of lecture delivery and graduate employability. The results revealed that stakeholders had moderate perceptions on competencies developed by the degree programme. The study also identified some gaps in the curriculum that need to be addressed. These gaps could be filled by developing a graduate competency framework which can be used by all stakeholders. This framework could also help to reduce misconceptions about stakeholders’ expectations and subsequently increase the chances of graduate employability. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/477 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/476 Theorising the anchors of green tourism practice for the hotel sector in Zimbabwe. Marikite, Cicilia; Zengeni, Nelson The study sought to determine the pillarsupon which the green tourism strategy in Zimbabwe can be anchored on. Hotels in Zimbabwe are implementing various green tourism strategies. This is a mitigatory measure for the negative impacts brought by the tourism industry. However, theexact green tourism practices hotels in Zimbabwe should concentrate their resources on when implementing green tourism have not been fullytheorised. Empirical studies on the anchors of green tourism are widely missing in literature. Devoid of such knowledge, hospitality and tourism operators in the country concentrate on implementing green tourism initiatives which they do not have the capacity or technical knowhow in implementing such practices. To minimise wastage of resources in the implementation of green tourism, it is important to determine the anchors upon which hospitality and tourism in Zimbabwe should concentrate on. This study adopted a qualitative research methodology, through the use of structured interviews and non-participatory observations. Purposive sampling and a descriptive research design were employed for this study. Data was presented in pie charts, tables and diagrams. Pictures taken during observations were also used for data presentation.A thematic approach was used to analyse the data.Findings of this study indicate that some green tourism practices being implemented by hotels in Zimbabwe do not give them maximum benefits. Such practices include the use of liquid petroleum gas in kitchens to save energy, use of energy saving appliances, utilisation of low flow shower heads and low flash toilets to save water. For waste management resort hotels rot their biodegradable waste by composting whilst city centre hotels throw away their refuse due to limited space. The findings revealed that hotels in Zimbabwe should anchor their green tourism strategy on: solar energy, biogas production, rain-water harvesting, re-using re-usable materials and composting of biodegradable waste. The study recommended the following strategies in order to enhance the implementation of green tourism practices in the hotel sector:green awareness campaigns, green certification, research, innovation and development, making use of green tourism rewards, introducing a sustainable policy framework, and requesting patrons to participate in green tourism training programs. The study concludes that hospitality and tourism operators have the potential to practice green tourism at a low cost if they concentrate on practices that are easy to implement and the resources are readily available in the country Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/476 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/475 Perceptions of stakeholders on tourism turn around strategies in Zimbabwe Nelson, Zengeni; Zengeni, Dorothy Monica Fungai Several studies carried out by different researchers on turnaround strategies for tourism have not explored the perceptions of stakeholders on these strategies as they are employed by national tourism organisations (NTOs). Given the strong relationship between positive perceptions and socio economic viability in areas of high tourism dependence, it is considered prudent to ensure that all stakeholders are included in this concerned partnership (Bierman 2003). If lack of knowledge of stakeholder perceptions on NTO turnaround strategies is not addressed, public-private partnerships will remain very difficult to harness and national tourism organizations such as the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) will continue to fight lone battles. The study therefore sought to address the question: how do Zimbabwe‟s tourism and hospitality stakeholders perceive the strategies being employed by the ZTA in turning around Zimbabwe‟s tourism industry. The study adopted a qualitative approach. Data was collected during the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair 2013. It was generally discovered that the ZTA does not consult widely when coming up with its strategies. The study also found out that ZTA‟s strategies are quite visible in the market as they try hard to turn around the fortunes of Zimbabwe‟s tourism. However, most of the strategies are not effective as they lack stakeholder support, therefore, the study recommended that the ZTA engages its stakeholders more widely. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/475 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z