With FIFA 2010 World Cup just a few months away, it is time businesses in the tourism sector make sure they are ready to take advantage of the increased number of tourists in the region. Newsnet reports that safari operators in the Matusadonha National Park, Kariba have started redecorating their lodges as well as conservation work in their game parks in preparation for the 2010 World Cup to be held in South Africa.
Operators in the Matusadonha National Park say business has been very low since the beginning of the year and some lodges have closed as the number of tourists visiting the area has gone down.
However the operators remain optimistic and have started work on their lodges in preparation for the World Cup.
Matusadonha National Park is one of the country’s black Rhino Intensive Protection Zones and is home to the big five animals, the elephant, Rhino, Leorpard, Buffalo and lions.
The government together with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority should do more to help rebuild the tourism sector through infrastructure rehabilitation., and also ensuring a safe environment for tourists to return to Zimbabwe.
“The operators recommended that for the national park to attract more tourists, there should be an improvement in the transport system as the airstrip in the park needs a face lift.
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