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Zambia Travel Expo 12th-14th April 2018 Lusaka-Zambia

DESTINATION PACKAGING USING THE DIGITAL SPACE

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TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN ZAMBIA

Livingstone - Home of the iconic Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world South Luangwa National ParkThe 1st international sustainable Park in the world

Kafue National Park Kafue National Park is the biggest game not only in Zambia but Africa too. It covers an area measuring 22,500 square kilometres (more than half the size of The Netherlands or Switzerland) Lower Zambezi Lower Zambezi National Park measures 4,092 square kilometres in size. It is located in the southern part of the country. The Zambezi River along which the park is located, is the focal point for abundant wildlife.

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ZAMBIA TOURISM AGENCY HEAD OFFICE 1st Floor Petroda House Corner of Kalembwe Close and Great East Road, Box 30017, Lusaka, Zambia Tel: (260 211) 229087/ 90.

Fax: (260 211) 225174 Email: marketing@zambia.travel

LONDON UK 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, W85NG. Tel: + 44 207 589 6655 Fax: 44 207 581 1353 or 581 0546 Email. info@zambia.travel

LIVINGSTONE Zambia Tourist Centre, Box 603432, Livingstone, Zambia Tel: (260 213) 321404/5 Fax: (260 213) 321487 livingstone@zambia.travel

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Welcoming

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Ten Unique Selling

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Foreword

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Tourism

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Zambia Arports

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South Luangwa Exhibitors

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Hosted

Tourism Destinations Remarks

C.E.O

Corporation Ltd

Zambia: Meetings Mean Business

Buyers and Media

Editor Betty CHABALA

CONTRIBUTORS Ndubi Mvula Mulemwa Moongwa

Community Museum in Zambia Profile

First Sustainable Park in the world Profile

zambiatourism www.zambia.travel Tourismzambia

MARKETING

Doris KOFI Solister CHEELO Ruth KAMBALAKOKO Justin MBANGA Angela C. CHIMPINDE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Felix CHAILA Mwabashike NKULUSA

DESIGN & LAYOUT GRAPEX CREATIVE Zambian Institute for Professional Designers CORPORATE FACE

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Zambia has so much to offer, from its rich cultural heritage richness and beautiful landscapes that will leave you mesmerized. Sample our traditional food called amatebeto as you interact in Lusaka and enjoy the music and dance that resonates the Zambian way of life.

Your participation at the Zambia Travel Expo is a clear indication of an integrated global economy with one agenda of fostering tourism development for all nations of the world. The theme for this year “Destination Packaging Using the Digital Space�, sits well with the current needs of the traveler of this century who is abreast with technology. With digital marketing the whole world is your market and everyone with an Internet connection is your audience.

Tourism is considered to be one of the key players in international commerce representing the major income for many countries, consequently, the success of tourism industry has spiked up the competition and diversification of the destinations.

WELCOMING

Minister of Tourism & Arts

REMARKS

HON. CHARLES R. BANDA

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t gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to our amazing city of Lusaka and the beautiful country of Zambia, known for its peaceful nature Let me specifically welcome our international visitors comprising exhibitors, hosted buyers and media who have arrived from their respective countries.

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In Zambia, Government already recognized the need for a smart Zambia through the use of technology and various sections of our businesses are already implementing this technology. The e-visa system can now be applied for and provided online. No stamp is needed in the passport or a physical presence required. This development has enhanced easy access to our visa information for travelers wishing to visit Zambia. available.

The Zambian government has already recognized the need for a smart Zambia through the use of technology and various sections of our businesses

Let me also mention that Zambia participated at ITB Berlin, where the country was Convention and Culture Partners.

ITB as one of the world’s most prestigious and leading travel trade show provided an enriching experience - encounters with people from all over the world, and valuable first-hand knowledge through personal interactions with international professionals.

That is the vision we have for ZATEX, to grow it steadily and make it an internationally recognized trade expo.

As you are aware, the Government of Zambia has prioritized tourism as one of the key sectors for achieving enhanced economic development and job creation for our people.

This simply means the opportunities to invest in tourism infrastructure are vast. Let me also mention that the year 2017 was a transformative year for Zambia as we witnessed the hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference on sustainable tourism in Lusaka, Zambia in November last year, whose theme was “The International Conference on Promoting Sustainable Tourism, A Tool for Inclusive Growth and Community Engagement in Africa”. This conference was a defining moment for Zambia because around the same time, South Luangwa National Park in Eastern Zambia was declared an international sustainable park for tourism development, the first one in the world.

Zambia therefore, is set for tourism development and I would like to see continued growth of participating buyers and media, as well as exhibitors. Having said that, let me appeal to industry stakeholders to identify With digital and seize new opportunities to enhance the marketing the whole tourism sector and co-create solutions to meet world is your market the needs of the traveler.

To our visitors, welcome to Zambia, a country that will leave you breathtaking experiences. From the hospitality of the people, the food, music and dance, you will be spoilt for choice. Welcome Home.

and everyone with an Internet connection is your audience

“Zambia Let’s Explore”

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We believe that ZATEX has the ability to bring about real change and shape Zambia as a top destination globally

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tourism plays a crucial role in enhancing conservation and financing of preservation of natural and cultural heritage

FELIX CHAILA

CEO ZAMBIA TOURISM AGENCY

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n behalf of the Board, Management and staff of the Zambia Tourism Agency, our collaborating partners and on my own behalf, I would like to welcome you to Lusaka, the leisure city and to ZATEX 2018, which is being held from the 12th to the 14th of April at the Mulungushi International Conference Center (MICC). Let me further thank our international buyers, media and exhibitors for their continued support and commitment to ZATEX. ZATEX is a tourism specific exhibition aimed at showcasing Zambia’s tourism products and services. The main objective is to create a common platform for networking in the region and beyond.

This year’s theme “Destination Packaging Using the Digital Space”, has been appropriately aligned to the United Nations World Tourism Organization one of utilizing the social media in transforming tourism development. Top destinations of the world today have thrived on digital marketing for tourism packaging and promotions.

The Agency believes that ZATEX has the ability to bring about real change and shape Southern Africa and Zambia in particular as top destinations globally.

The power that tourism wields to the global economy is tenfold because the value is real time. ZATEX offers an effective business platform and networking especially for the private sector who are very key in the tourism value-chain.

ZATEX business to business days are 12th and 13th April. All members of the public are invited to visit on the 14TH April 2018 for their leisure and business tourism shopping and bookings.

The Zambia Tourism Agency has embraced a new order of how to use digital space e-marketing by having a fully dedicated office to look at creating innovative and interactive social media platforms for tourists.

ZATEX 2018 has registered 60 international buyers and media, 73 local exhibitors and 13 foreign exhibitors. The 13 foreign exhibitors are from Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Seychelles and South Africa, while the 60 buyers and media are coming from, Poland, Italy, Germany, India, USA, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, France, Russia, New Zealand, Israel, Switzerland, UAE, Thailand, South Korea, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Nigeria.

I am also happy to note that among the buyers we have those representing the MICE industry and are here to sample the destinations and explore areas of collaborations for meetings and conferences.

Let me pay special thanks to my team at ZTA for their tireless effort and dedication in bringing together ZATEX, 2018, their teamwork and professionalism should continue to be a driving factor for competitiveness.

To our visitors, welcome to your second home, Zambia, a peaceful and tranquil place, that spoils you for choice, be culture, wildlife, heritage or adventure, the choice is yours to pick.

Zambia Lets Explore.

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ZAMBIA AIRPORTS CORPORATION LIMITED DEVELOPING ZAMBIA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY

The new Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Terminal under construction

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ambia’s four international airports namely Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and Mfuwe are managed by Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL).

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The Corporation has embarked on major infrastructure and developmental projects to upgrade these airports in a quest to enhance the passenger experience and better cargo facilitation.

Gone are the days when the function of an airport was to merely facilitate arrivals and departures as many countries around the world have now turned their airports into tourism attraction centres. The hospitality provided on arrival at any major airport speaks volumes of its tourism industry and Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has designed a customer-oriented approach to each and every passenger that flies into and out of the country.

ZACL has so far invested over USD 1 billion on equipment and infrastructure development which include the procurement of a state of the art Radar system at a cost of USD 20 million. While all its airports will be undergoing upgrades with enhanced facilities, the country’s flagship airport will be Kenneth Kaunda International Airport located in the capital city of Lusaka. The scope of work includes the construction of a four million capacity per annum international terminal building with six aero bridges, construction of a thirty room capacity in-transit hotel, a cargo terminal, aircraft hangar as well as a seventy room non-transit passenger hotel.

New taxiways, aprons, rescue and fire services station, landside and airside driveways as well as an Air Traffic Control Tower are being constructed.

A new shopping centre and office complex are also set to be built. The current airport will be rehabilitated and transformed into a two million capacity domestic passenger terminal creating more room for the ever growing aviation industry in Zambia.

This particular upgrade project is anticipated to be completed in 2019.

Contact us zacl@lun.aero communications@lun.aero Tel: +260 211 271313 www.zacl.co.zm @ZambiaAirports @ZambiaAirports @ZambiaAirports @ZambiaAirports

Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has designed a customer-oriented approach to each and every passenger that flies into and out of the country

Significant strides have already been made by the Corporation with the completion of the new international terminal at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, the tourist capital and home of the mighty Victoria Falls; the world’s largest waterfall due to its water volume plus a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vapours from the Victoria Falls also known as Mosi-O-tunya or “the smoke that thunders”, can be seen from Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport as one is landing, making it a truly remarkable sight.

Aside from having eight neighbouring countries, Zambia is also centrally located on the continent for easy access to other Southern African countries as well as East Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas. With all the exciting new developments happening, Zambia is surely destined to become a regional and continental hub.

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ZAMBIA: MEETINGS MEAN BUSINESS MULEMWA MOONGWA

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n June 21st 2001, Zambia was the hottest destination for travellers from across the globe. I remember vividly images of the NASA Team that was stationed at Fringilla and now looking back it seems like a lifetime ago. In a time before social media generated hypes, one event kept us all looking to the sky and indeed for most manna fell. The total solar eclipse that occurred on that day caused a hike in accommodation and transport charges, taxi drivers had never had it that good, they charged literally anything!

I am not privy to the statistics of how many visitors entered our country or how much revenue Fringilla generated from that cosmic event but I know now it was significant.

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The uniqueness for me as an Events professional is it is the one event that I feel promoted both leisure and business travel and with zero effort from us as the destination of choice.

People came from far and wide to view that 90 second spectacle and to this day is still a reminder to me about how fortunate we are as a destination that we have so much nature working in our favor, take a moment of reflection, you too will be amazed.

The UNWTO (2013) & AFDB Meetings (2016) both increased the traffic to Zambia and through them we have learnt more about our capabilities and limitations as a destination. I have worked locally in Events since 2005 and can attest to the significant growth of the industry which survives purely on demand. The continued hosting of Meetings, Conferences, Exhibitions , Travel & Tours has been a source of income for myself and others for a while now and all things being equal this should continue for a longtime to come. However, as a keen promoter of the Business Tourism sector , I continue to observe the slow uptake in optimizing this sector that has tremendous growth potential, also a realistic portal for job & wealth creation for us all.

So how is it that so many are missing these acres of diamonds that are seemingly within all our eyeshot?

I am still looking for an answer because surely by now following the lessons from the AFDB Meetings alone, where , we as a host country had to rent significant equipment that was used at the event due to the limited facilities at our venue we could have began seeing some traction in the building of bigger convention centres.

There were evident gaps that locals could have filled but once the closing anthem was sang, we all seemingly moved on and didn’t utilize the lessons learnt to prepare for our next major hosting. As an entrepreneur, I was taught to live by the mantra ‘ what problems am I a solution to’ , those that win in this industry are those that silently provide solutions for problems clients didn’t even know they had. To all readers, heed this call as the gap of this gift is quickly closing and it will be more rewarding to enter now , Meetings Mean Business !

Annually, associations and professional bodies host their events and are continually seeking destinations to take these events.

Inter – government, regional and international bodies host meetings and most of these are based on the chairing body or government.

We do not consciously take stock of the actual numbers but it is important now more than ever given the current positioning of Tourism in national development. Without boring you with international meetings that may or may not come to Zambia, for a moment count how many local Lawyers (LAZ), Engineers (EIZ), Accountants (ZICA) and Marketers (ZIM) descend on Livingstone annually, sometimes at the very same time. This means at those times of the year, individuals leave they towns, fly, drive or use public transportation to visit Livingstone. The host venues record 80-100% occupancy, the surrounding hotels and lodges are also not left out. The public transport serves the delegates and so do the local tour operators. we are very The ripple effects of fortunate as a one meeting that has destination that up to 500 delegates felt even by the we have so are marketer at the local much nature COMESA market selling working in beddings in town. The our favor above has not taken into account the other event suppliers such as the printers that

will provide the event The Meetings, with the photography, Incentive Travel décor , audio and visual equipment, stationary, Conference and branded clothing or the Exhibitions (MICE) branding equipment. Industry globally You can take time is a multi-billion and audit an event and really see what it dollar industry would be like if we had multiple venues that could accommodate multitudes of local or international delegates at any given time, this is MICE! The Meetings, Incentive Travel Conference and Exhibitions (MICE) Industry globally is a multi-billion dollar industry that has evolved with great significance over the last decade stimulating economic growth and job creation. In its early inception, the events industry was primarily focused on logistics such as selecting venues, equipment, travel and lodging. The fundamentals remain unchanged and are still vital, however, the Industry has grown and the skills required in events professionals have broadened considerably.

Based on the above, you will agree that the services provided by the meetings industry often go unnoticed, but the economic impact is undeniable. The Meetings Industry is an economic engine, creating numerous jobs and generating considerable revenue and supporting communities across the country.

Join the Zambia Tourism Agency on 12 April in observing Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) during the 2018 Zambia Travel Expo . Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is intended to shine a light on the real impact meetings and events have on businesses, economies and communities led by a coalition known as Meetings Mean Business . Meetings Mean Business is an industry wide coalition to showcase the value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people ,businesses and communities!!

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SOUTH AFRICA SUN AND SANDALS TOURS Martin Marlene | Trade -MICE info@sunandsandals.com sunsand@mweb.co.za 27825772225 Having very little experience of Zambia we have sent international groups and local African groups mostly to the more well known lodges such as Sussi & Chuma in Livingstone.Very large weddings are generally arranged at Royal Livingstone. Radisson Blu of course is a regular. It would be wonderful to have more information regarding what Zambia has to offer. We have 3 websites also a www.christianpilgrimage.com which generates big groups of Christian travellers into Africa on social responsibility journeys and to visit churches that they have planted in Africa. I would dearly love to familiarise myself with the churches and services offered to market to groups travelling for this purpose. They are generally big and prupose driven.

SABC RADIO 2000 Mmaphuti Mpheroane | MEDIA mmaphuti@radio2000.co.za www.radio2000.co.za 0027791838981 Radio 2000 is a National, Facility Radio Station, part of the SABC that carries the responsibility of being able to help South Africa through its stages of transformation. We have flexibility in our license conditions that allows us to dedicate sufficient time on topics.

Radio 2000 has a weekly feature called

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\”Africa Thursdays\” which is dedicated to content around the continent. This would be a platform to profile Zambia as a tourist destination HEYNEKE TOURS Izak Heyneke | TRADE heyneketours@telkomsa.net www.heyneketours.com +27 (0) 83 462 6734 HEYNEKE TOURS was established in 2002, with our office in Wilro Park, Johannesburg. We offer superior consulting services for travel products such as holidays, honeymoons, beach packages, fishing trips and adventure holidays in the Far East, Africa, North and South America, Australasia, Europe and the Indian Ocean Islands. HEYNEKE TOURS is all about doing things differently and doing them well. Our personal knowledge of the different regions we visit allows us to tailor make every single package so that even our standard itineraries offer a unique perspective of the destination.

Our associates are distinguished by their functional and technical expertise combined with their handson experience, thereby ensuring that our clients receive the most effective and professional service.

ITT INSPIRATIOSN TRAVEL & TOURS Andrea Munster | TRADE andrea@itt.co.za 0027825598710 www.itt.co.za Travel services and products primarily for leisure clients visiting the greater South African region (including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique) plus East Africa, from abroad – acting

primarily as a DMC and ground handler to international partner agents and wholesalers abroad, who in their own markets, promote, distribute and sell directly and through the retail travel network. Inspirations Tours services range across the entire spectrum of tailor made FIT’s to scheduled group series, events, special interest groups, luxury “fly-in’s†and safaris. The company’s strength is diversity and flexibility within the region – yet due to its long standing experience and track record, also competitiveness and service to suit all needs, be it groups, individuals or special events.

ALOHA TRAVEL Audrey Thulseepersad | MICE audrey@alohatravel.co.za www.alohatravel.co.za 0315630666 / 0794588292 Our target market and focus is on the corporate and luxury leisure market.

Our corporates travel to Zambia and other parts of Africa. A 100% of our luxury leisure clients choose Zambia to visit Vic Falls.

AFRICAN TRAX TRAVEL Louise Dodgen | TRADE dodgenlouise@hotmail.com 0833571225 www.africantraxtravel.co.za African Tax Travel is a tour operator based in Cape Town South Africa, we operate tours in and around Cape Town, the Garden Route and venturing into Africa. African Trax Travel has a passion for Africa, the culture, the scenery and the uniqueness each country has to offer. Tailor made tours and packages are designed, we are

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able to tailor make tours and packages for all budget types. African Trax Travel has been operating since 2008.

We are presently selling packages to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda and Zanzibar and would like to increase our portfolio by adding other African countries to it! Our Aim to keep clients coming back to Africa.

BOOKTOTRAVELWANDERING WARTHOG Lisa Steffen| TRADE lisasteffen@telkomsa.net 0834441901 www.wanderingwarthog.com

Book To Travel is a Travel Agent based in South Africa,an outbound Travel Agent Specializing in trips to Africa. Book to Travel is a specialized in designing Tailor made tours and packages for outbound 3*-5* clients, we are able to tailor make tours and packages for all budget types.Book to Travel has been operating since 2017.

We are presently selling packages to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda and Zanzibar and would like to increase our portfolio by adding other African countries to it! Our aim is to create exposure for our clients to the beauty of Africa. I am also an international travel blogger for wanderingwarthog.com creating light and exposure to Africa and the Gems the continent has.

GERMANY KORNELIUSREISEN Johannes Haerle | TRADE info@korneliusreisen.de

KORNELIUSREISEN is a tour Operator and travel agency for discerning travellers.

From the beginning our Business in year 2002 we have been foccussed to Safaris in Africa. Meanwhile we offer tiger safaris in India and puma safaris in Bolivia. Zambia toursit products we know a Little but are familar with f.e.

Robin Pope Safaris.

MAHENA SAFARIS Marco Richter | TRADE marco@mahenasafaris.de 4938775671680 www.mahenasafaris.de

MAHENA SAFARIS is a German based tour operator, specialized in travelling through SADC Region as well East Africa. Our Head office is based in Germany, in the meanwhile we have a Office as well in Windhoek/ Namibia.

We do small group tours, FIT´s and special intressed tours like Yoga Tours e.g.

MAHENA SAFARIS Mrs Uschi Wiese | TRADE marco@mahenasafaris.de 4938775671680 www.mahenasafaris.de MAHENA SAFARIS is a German based tour operator, specialized in travelling through SADC Region as well East Africa. Our Head office is based in Germany, in the meanwhile we have a Office as well in Windhoek/ Namibia.

We do small group tours, FIT´s and special intressed tours like Yoga Tours e.g.

HBC LUXURY INCENTIVE Dr. Ajit Singh Sikand | TRADE & MICE sikand@hbc-luxury-mice.com 4917668402077 www.hbc-luxury-mice.com

HBC Luxury specializes in tailor-made Luxury Incentives since 1993. Our corporate clients from Germany. for Board-Meeting & Incentive clients from Telecom, Pharma/Chemicals, Automobile&Allied Suppliers, Perfumes, Leather products, Textile& Fashion Houses, Breweries &Food product.

Our high-end board-meeting groups range upto 20, luxury-incentives upto 40, high-end leisure groups are upto 40 persons. We are always looking for new destinations and innovative and authentic Locations for our Clients. Our Research visit to Zambia is of very high relevance.

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THE BRICS POST Helmo Preuss | MEDIA helmop@yahoo.com

The BRICS Post is an online newspaper which has a very strong presence on various platforms, including Google News, Yahoo News, Facebook, Twitter, Flipboard, Rebel Mouse etc...

AFRICAN STAR TOURS Sarah Hennessy | TRADE enquiries@africanstartours.com 00447972091218

We currently offer a small number of midrange tours to Zambia. These tours include short stays in livingstone, week long holidays South luangwa, and a speciality 2 week tour into wild Zambia with the aim of finding the shoebill! We are interested in extending our Zambia offering, both independently and also as a potential dual destination with malawi, and for 2018 zatex

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HOSTED BUYERS AND MEDIA

2018/19 Cape Town.

SAFARI IN STYLE Warwick Blow | Trade info@safariinstyle.com www.safariinstyle.com +447851811900 / +447851811900 Safari specialist company focusing on mid to high end safaris with an emphasis on experiences. Zambia is one of our preferred destinations as it provides the quality, exclusivity and range of experiences we look for. Our core markets are UK, US, Canada and Northern Europe.

THE NATURAL TRAVEL COLLECTION Alex Roberts | TRADE alexr@schoolsworldwide.co.uk The Natural Travel Collection owns several brands that have itineraries across Zambia, including Wildlife Worldwide, Schools Worldwide, and Families Worldwide. Zambia is a top destination for wildlife and nature itineraries and we are always looking to expand, develop, and enhance our trips to Zambia.

CEDARBERG AFRICA Ian Russell | TRADE Ian@cedarberg-travel.com 44 (0)20 8898 8533 Mobile +44 (0)7802 259959

website, especially near Livingstone and southern Kafue.

NETHERLANDS REISHONGER.NL Arend Jan MULDER | MEDIA a.j.mulder.nl@gmail.com +31612658365 Reishonger.nl, Netherlands

Reishonger.nl is among the two largest online Travel Media in The Netherlands (150.000 unique visitors per month).

We inspire adventurous people (20-35 year old). Mot dream-explore-discover.

Additionally we have 100.000 Facebook followers.

ALL FOR NATURE TRAVEL Johanna van Gijn | TRADE annemiek.vangijn@allfornature.nl www.allfornature.nl +31 348 448146 / +31 6 55536702 We are a small tour operator in the Netherlands that is focussed on wildlife travel. 10% of our turnover is invested back into nature conservation and we have been existing since 2010. We do sell Zambia occassionally and we also work together with African Parks.

Therefore we would like to give it more attention. As I have only been to South Luangwa I think it is important to have visted other parks as well

Cedarberg Africa, founded 1995, has a team of 18 experienced consultants in London and the Cape, planning tailormade tours and safaris to Southern and East Africa, (70% direct, 30% through agents). Keen to find more affordable Zambia options for our brochure and

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TRAVEL Susan Rudolph | TRADE sue@amazingtravel.com www.amazingtravel.com www.amazingrunningcycling.com 17147571425. USA

Absolutely Amazing Travel has been in business since 1994 specializing in custom travel packages. I specialize in Africa. I am particularly interested in Active, Adventure Travel- running, cycling, hiking, walking, etc. I am looking for opportunities to offer more active adventure packages to Zambia as well as other luxury packages.

I am currently offering Zambia in conjunction with other countries in Southern Africa and would like to sell more of it.

PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL CONSULTANTS Paul Salamone | TRADE paulsalamone8@gmail.com http://travelbypaolosalamone. agentstudio.com 571-331-1903, USA We are dedicated in providing our sophisticated clientele with high quality luxury & memorable travel experiences. Having our own dedicated staff, we coordinate our tour products, maintaining close working relations with hotels, restaurants, airlines and other vendors.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL PLANNERS Ed Postal | TRADE ed.travelplanner@gmail.com 0019492283722 USA

We specialize in Europe and Southern Africa. After attending WTM Africa in Capetown the past two years I have increased my bookings to South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbobwe.. Have not sold Zambia yet but need to know more about it to promote it.

DESTINATION WE TRAVEL Janelle Allen | TRADE janelle@destinationwe.com

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www.destinationwe.com Tel: 9564337333 Mobile: 9564337333, USA

Destination WE Travel is a destination wedding, honeymoon and group travel agency.

We have currently 3 programs on our website on Zambia and 1 combo with Malawi. We mainly sell Livingstone and South Luangwa as we tend to sell only what we know.

AFRICAN TRAVEL SEMINAR Georgina Lorencz | TRADE Georgina@AfricanTravelSeminars.com www.AfricanTravelSeminars.com 612-216-5457 USA

My business focuses on tours to Africa and countries with African heritage.

Last year I led groups to Ghana, Togo, Benin, Cuba and Jamaica. This year I have done the same to Morocco and Haiti.

BLISS TRAVELS AMISHA Sheth | TRADE amisha@blisstravels.in

I have regularly been sending my high end fit clients to victoria falls which is one of the main attaction in the india market...itinerary includes 2 nights at the falls, Besides that zambia is very new destination for us, as a company owner, we are always looking for new destinations for our clients, hence my genuine interest in attending the show.

CANADA ARYAN TOURS Farzana Dhanji | TRADE Farzana@aryantours.com, Canada

I am the top 100 women in Africa for travel under media Speaker for social media for tourism Face of #africatravelchat and founder of Aryan Tours

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MARCO VASCO Clotilde Cousin | TRADE ccousin@marcovasco.fr +33176647264 https://afrique.marcovasco.fr Marco Vasco is the number one online operator in France. We have a team of 18 persons selling tailored made trip for FIT in Eastern and Southern Africa.

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RAVE TOURS AND TRAVEL Rajat Sawhney | TRADE ravetours@gmail.com www.raveholidays.com Tel: +911123351128 Mobile: +919810038667

Rave Tours & Travels was established in the year 1992 by Mr.Rajat Sawhney.

We are a leading Travel & Tour management company catering to high end luxury travelers for Outbound Tours.We are well established having our office in Connaught Place the Prime CBD of New Delhi. Mr.Rajat Sawhney is the Vice President of the Asssociation of Domestic Tour Operators of India.

TRAVEL WRITER & MEDIA CONSULTANT Anurag Mallick | MEDIA mail.anuragm@gmail.com Anurag has a media background in

advertising, web, radio, film & TV and was Jury for Outlook Traveller’s Annual Awards 2014 & Boutique Hotel Awards 2016 & 2017. He writes articles, books & digital content for destination promotion and has been earlier invited by Ireland, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Mauritius, Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Oman TRAVEL WRITER & MEDIA CONSULTANT Priya Ganapathy | MEDIA mail.priyaganapathy@gmail.com

Priya has a background in web, radio, film, theatre & TV and was Jury for Outlook Traveller’s Annual Awards 2014 & Boutique Hotel Awards 2016 & 2017.

She writes for Outlook, Conde Nast Traveller online, Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express, Nat Geo Traveller, etc and has travelled to Peru, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, Oman, Bhutan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia on invitation.

RWANDA WILDLIFE TOURS RWAANDA Davidson Mugisha | TRADE david@wildlifetours-rwanda.com

Wildlife tours - Rwanda is a Professional Inbound & Outbound Tour & Travel Operator Business Company, based in Kigali, the Capital city of Rwanda; specializing in high quality tours that incorporate pro-poor tourism, responsible tourism and ecotourism approaches in the development, operation and management of all our packages. In addition, we organize cultural and communitybased tours within Rwanda and other countries. We specialize in customized tour packages for the naturalists, 2018 zatex

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explorers, educationist, adventurers, business people, artists, scientists, honey mooners, luxury and exclusive segment of all reasonable budgets and categories.

Through our new sister company Akeza events LTD, we also ventured into the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events) programmes in the region of East Africa and Africa as a whole.

Participation will enable us see, explore and understand what Zambia can offer and hence help us to diversify our new products, activities, facilities & services.

UGANDA ATC NEWS Wolfgang Thome | MEDIA wthome@gmail.com Uganda

ATC News is the largest blog of its kind in the wider Eastern African region, covering events in aviation, travel, conservation and destinations. Zambia is regularly featured as a preferred destination in Eastern Africa.

BCD TRAVEL Anjelica Evans | TRADE anjelica.evans@bcdtravel.co.ug Uganda As part of BCD Travel we have a number of corporate clients travelling to Zambia on a regular basis. Regarding leisure we are looking at extending from Corporate and Bleisure to the holiday expat market here KRISHA AFRICAN SAFARIS

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Rajendrakumar Modha ceo@krishasafaris.com www.krishasafaris.com +255-784-510-194 Mobile: +255-784-510-194

TANZANIA TANZANIA TRADE Krisha African Safaris is a luxury tour operator with its head office in the tourism capital of Tanzania, Arusha.

We provide custom-made packages to suit the need of every type of traveler. We offer safaris in Tanzania and many other packages within Africa. Other countries we well: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia as well as South Africa. A journey to Africa is a dream to many, we make your dream a reality.

ZIMBABWE AFRICA TRAVEL TOURS Lovemore Machipisa | TRADE lovemore@africatravelvicfalls.com 00263772747993 Zimbabwe Africa Travel Tours is a Tour Operator and Destination Management Company which opened its doors in 2006 with operations based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We sale 2 nights packages in Livingstone and do multi day trips trips covering Livingstone,Lusaka,Chi pata,South Luangwa,Liuwa & Kasanka national parks

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HOMELAND EXPLORATION TOURS Kofi Nartey | MICE homelandtoursgh@gmail.com

Homeland Exploration Tours is an inbound and outbound Tourism company focus on promoting and selling Africa Tourism product to the world. We are IATA and ASTA certified company. We organize MICE, Travels to African destinations, Tourism product development and branding etc is our Hallmark.

NIGERIA TOURS WAY INTERNATIONAL Abiodun SANNI | TRADE sanni@tourwaysinternational.com www.tourwaysinternational.com +234-802-383-5231 +234-805-522-6506, Nigeria TOURWAYS INTERNATIONAL (Nigeria) is an integrated travel management company founded on commitment and professionalism. We provide both inbound and outbound travel services into and out of Nigeria to various destinations worldwide. We have a team of specialists committed to dynamic marketing, service excellence and professionalism. We believe in strong long term relationships with both our suppliers as well as our clients.

CGSK TOURS Chikezie OSUAGWU | MICE chike@cgtravels.com www.cgtravels.com +2348028888820 +2348036241234, Nigeria

Established in 2007, is a meetings, incentive, conferences, events and tourism (MICET) company, serving business and leisure groups. We provide seamless and exciting travel

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management services to ensure that clients fully savour the destinations they visit. Our top destinations are Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania and UAE.

expand its activities with incentive events and MICE in the new market of Zambia. We are looking for new contacts with luxury hotels & SPAs. I am negotiating, making payments.

TUI CENTRUM PODROZY LODZ POLAND & UNITOUR LODZ Jerzy Stejskal | TRADE js@centrumpodrozy.com.pl +48508301859, Poland

Our company has two branches - TUI Poland franchising Travel Agency and UniTour Lodz. We have all rights to do, promote and sell all kind of tourism activity. All the time we are looking for some new destinations as well as new travel concepts for our clients.

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TUI TRAVEL CENTER Andrzej Goldyka | TRADE a.goldyka@go.travel.pl

Our company was founded in 1991.

Since January 2004, we have been working under the brand of TUI Travel Centre. We are the biggest travel company in Western part of Poland.

Because of a long tradition we have had the clients from all over the country, every year we serve more than 3.000 persons. We specialize in incentive, leisure for big and small groups and business trips all over the world.

TRAVEL AND BUSINESS CENTER Krzysztof Janus | TRADE & MICE Januskrzysztof@janustravel.pl 0048602609329 Up till now our company have been organizing incentive and leisure tours to Europe and Asia. We organized also events in Africa – North Africa- Tunisia, Egypt and Kenya and South Africa.

Our clients have been looking for new destinations in Africa.

ALMABUS BUSINESS TRAVEL ANDRZEJ BABIJEW | MICE a.babijew@almabus.pl 0048 607686423, Poland

We are not a very big office, but we are working in the global LUFTHANSA CITY CENTER network, which wants to

TRAVEL COMPASS Robert Pawelek | MEDIA redakcja@travelcompass.pl +48604566382, Poland

ITALY THE GLOBE TROTTERS Michelinma Gabrie Sanquest | TRADE michelina@the-globe-trotters.com

The Globe Trotters S.A LTD has changed the name from Sunny Travel which was founded in 1990 when it took over from PM Sanquest a retail agency.

The Globe Trotters has been sending groups, business people, and high school university students to Africa.

MALAWI SUNRISE GROUND TOURS Stan Phiri | TRADE stan@sunrisetoursmalawi.com

Promotes and sells packages Malawi South Luangwa ( Game and Beach holidays)

NEW ZEALAND WALKERS WORLD Jill Grant A | TRADE jill@walkworld.co.nz WWW.WALKERSWORLD.CO.NZ 021415457 New Zealand Our company offers outdoor travel experiences throughout the world. We feature Africa in our programme and Zambia is a new destination for us.

We have begun selling walking safaris, Zambezi River camps and Livingstone.

We have been selling Southern Africa for 25 years.

NAMIBIA MAMVURA INTER TRADES CC TA VEES Victoria Siphiwe Mamvura | TRADE vikki@africaonline.com.na 00264816213679, Namibia We facilitate tours to most Zambia destinations. Having an advantage of having worked for Zambia Airways Namibia office from its inception until closure. Vikki is RETOSA destination specialist for Zambia. Founded in Windhoek, Namibia in 2003, Vees offers Mystic Experiences to all travelers.

Team has hands on participation in diverse professions related to tourism and hospitality.

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Mozaika Travel Solutions was organized in 2009 in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Being operated in the industrial area of Russia we are working mainly with large gas, oil mining enterprises.

We are specializing in meetings and incentives around a globe. Annual number of incentive organized abroad varies 50-70. We have organized a few events in Africa (South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya) and really want to expand our portfolio with Zambian itineraries. At the moment the company web site www.travelprofi.net is under construction as we are totally updating it for the convenience of our customers and implementation of new services.

KENYA BOOKING.COM Susan Mutua | TRADE susan.mutua@booking.com

With a mission to empower people to experience the world, Booking. com invests in digital technology that helps take the friction out of travel.

At Booking.com, we connect travelers with the world’s largest selection of incredible places to stay – including everything from apartments, vacation homes, and family-run B&Bs, to 5-star luxury resorts, tree houses, and even igloos. Booking.com has invested in having an account manager handle the Zambian market to increase on the options for travelers all over the world and showcase what Zambia can offer in the tourism industry.

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ISRAEL PARAGON GROUP Eyal Halevy | MICE ehalevy@paragong.com +972543333347 www.paragong.com

We are MICE coordinators and we are planning the 2019 CLA congress, in Zambia, around 1000 delegates from around the world. This is the first of its kind.

SWITZERLAND ITO REISEN AG Mirjam Kraiem | TRADE ito@itoreisen.ch 0041414100303, Switzerland ITO Reisen AG was established 1952.

Since 1984 we are specialized in travels to Southern and Eastern Africa. We offer customized self-drive tours, fly-in Safaris as well as guided trips. Our focus is on the middle and upper segment and we try to fulfill all individual wishes of our clients, who come from all parts of Switzerland.

For more information about our products please visit our website: www.itoreisen.ch ITO Reisen AG is based in Lucerne, Central Switzerland and counts 4 employees.

UAE TRAVEL WRITER Andrea Bailey | MEDIA andrea.bailey@beyondavisit.com

Beyond A Visit is a travel website for family travel experiences. I’m also a travel writer for Sassymamadubai.com

and Travel Trendz. Africa is of great interest to my readers and destinations like Zambia are very interesting as there is a lot to explore there

THAILAND THE CLOUD Zcongklod Bangyikhan | MEDIA Editor-in-Chief zcongklod@cloudandground.com The Cloud is a online magazine about Local, Creative Culture and Better Living. We do content in website format and many activities e.g. workshop, walking tour and trip.

SARAKADEE Suwat Asavachaichan | MEDIA Editor-in-Chief suwatasa@gmail.com Sarakadee is the monthly magazine for the whole family, offering a wide variety of fun and information articles on wildlife & nature and environment preservation, life and event, art, culture and history, as well as latest technology. Apart from enjoyment, the readers are expected to gain knowledge which helps develop their mind and the society in general, for instance, to learn how to live with nature constructively. Sarakadee is Thailand’s leading magazine, which is completely dedicated to well-researched feature articles. Special and careful attention is paid to a neat design and lay-out as well as quality telling photography.

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management professionals. It is a non-profit organisation providing help for self-help since 1983, mainly in developing and transition countries, but also within Germany.

SES is supported by the main associations representing German business: the Federation of German Industry (BDI), the Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA), the Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) and the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH). The activities of SES abroad are funded partly by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Projects in Germany are supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

Senior Experts SES Experts can draw on many years of professional experience. They pass on their knowledge on a voluntary basis and train fellow workers in their subject fields all over the world. They come equipped with knowhow from around 50 branches of industry, along with good social skills, readiness to adapt to the conditions prevailing in the assignment country, and, in many cases, good foreign language skills. No costs are incurred to them through working for SES. Insurance is also taken care of.

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Assignment conditions SES works according to demand and need. It responds to enquiries from clients, checks their requests and concludes separate agreements with the client and the Expert. The work of Experts assigned is of a recommendatory nature. Sole responsibility for the implementation of recommendations lies with the clients. Protecting the intellectual property rights of third parties is one of the most important principles of all SES assignments.

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Nsingo COMMUNITY MUSEUM

By NDUBI MVULA

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ITUATED right at the centre of Feni Village of Chipata, home to the Paramount Chief Ngwenyama Nkhosi yama Nkhosi Mpezeni IV is the newly launched Nsingo Community Museum.

And any visitor to the village cannot miss the site of this venue that thouses the most prestigious historical information that would enrich anyone with an interest in history of the Ngoni people and their culture.

Acting Tour Guide at the new museum, Lloyd Banda who is also an artist and has contributed some of the rich material for every visitor’s appreciation is always at hand to walk you through the path of how this once-upon-a-time warring tribe travelled from South Africa and settled in Eastern part of Zambia.

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Nsingo art gallery dipicting Nc’wala ceremony

Mr Banda, an articulate tour guide welcomes visitors with a broad smile and straight away commences the journey of the Ngoni people who came with and have maintained the Nc’wala traditional ceremony commemorated once a year in February at Mtenguleni the Ngoni headquarters.

He starts the journey with the genealogical tree of the Ngoni which stems back to the 1500 AD when it was led by Nanaba going by the title of Jere who was followed by Loyanda, Mangangati, Hlatshwayo and in 1818 to 1845 the last to use the title Jere was Zwangendaba.

After the Jere title, came that of Mpezeni I and the first in the line was Ntutu Jere who ruled from 1845 to 1900, then Chiloa Jere from 1900 to 1941 as Mpezeni II followed

by Pontino Jere from 1941 to 1981 as Mpezeni III. The current Mpezeni IV is David Njengembaso Jere who has been on the throne since 1982. Under his reign is the Ngoni Royal Establishment which comprises Inkhosi yama Nkhosi Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, Nkhosi (Senior Chief) Nzamane who resides at Mfumbeni village, Nkhosi Gogo Madzimawe of Mtenguleni village and Nkhosi Mishoro of Dingeni village.

Othyers are Nkosi Maguya of Ngiyelo village, Nkhosi Sairi of Chimpinga village, Nkhosi Kapatamoyo of Thondweni village, Nkhosi Mshawa of Kutcheni village, Nkhosi

Chinyaku of Ndina village and Nkhosi Mnukwa of Chikenkhe village.

Attending this years’ Nc’wala traditional ceremony, Zambia Tourism Agency Tourism Promotions Manager-in-charge of Trade Justin Mbanga described the annual event as rich and electric, to an extent that it creates and enriches everyone’s appetite in terms of knowledge be it young or old.

Mr Mbanga says the ceremony also plays a vital role in the promotion of domestic tourism as can be witnessed the magnitude of Zambians that flock to the City of Chipata to not only have a glimpse of the ceremony but participate from Feni to Laweni the dormitory at Kampala village and ending up at Mtenguleni.

“From what we are witnessing, I must state that domestic tourism is at its best and this can be seen not only here at the Nc’wala but at almost all the traditional ceremonies that we have in the country. Zambia is very rich with its culture and traditions which attract thousands of Zambians each time there is a traditional ceremony,” he says.

As a seasoned expert in tourism promotion, Mr Mbanga strongly feels that the establishment of the Nsingo Community Museum adds yet another rich flavour to the ceremony as it provides further more detailed information for the visitors who after witnessing the event would love to carry with them memories.

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He adds that the memories could be in form of souvenirs such as videos depicting the entire stretch of the ceremony to other Ngoni mementos of their time at the Nc’wala or better still their visit to the Ngoni land.

Mr Mbanga says the Nc’wala traditional ceremony has now moved to another level of appreciation owing to the establishment of the museum which is an added value and prays that all other traditional ceremonies establish open museums which can be visited even when the ceremony is not there.

In supporting Mr Mbanga’s point of view, is Chipata Day Secondary School teacher Elizabeth Mzumara who equally feels that the opening of the museum enriches the traditional ceremony further. “This is fantastic. A museum of this nature adds more value to the ceremony which in the past began would end when the event was over until a year later.

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ambia is endowed with a very rich tourism resource comprising natural and man-made products such as waterfalls, lakes and rivers, a rich and diverse cultural heritage, heritage sites, adventure, hot springs to name a few.

Wildebeast migration in the Sioma Ngwezi National Park

Home to the ONE of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Victoria Falls

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The Livingstone Island, where David Livingstone first viewed the falls, only accessible on the Zambian side

Lake Tanganyika in Northern Zambia is the World’s LONGEST fresh water lake, LARGEST fresh water lake in Africa by volume and DEEPEST in fresh water lake in Africa

Centrally located in Southern Africa - Land linked to 8 neighboring countries

Samfya Beach

Thornicroft Giraffe can only be found in Zambia, South Luangwa National Park

The Devils Pool, an adrenalin swim by the lips of the Victoria Falls only accessible on the Zambian side.

South Luangwa National Park the 1st Park in the world to be declared an International Park for Sustainable Tourism Development by the UNWTO and the first Park of orgin for Walking Safaris

The World’s BIGGEST mammalian migration takes place in Zambia at the Kasanka National Park when more than 8 million Fruit Bats converge from October to December annually

Neighbouring 8 countries 752,000 square kilometres, Estimated 14 Million People in 2014, 6% GDP Growth rate Major tourism products include: 35% of total water resource in southern Africa - Over 20 waterfalls, 5 major rivers, 5 major lakes; Adventure (Banji, White Water rafting etc), Home of 1.2 /1.7 km of the Victoria Falls, Over 33 % dedicated to wildlife areas - 20 National Parks, over 34 game management areas and over 470 bird species, Culture – Kuomboka, Mutomboko, C’wala, Kulamba 73 tribes and 7 main dialects Access – 4 International Airports , Arguably, the most friendly and peaceful country on the continent

But with the museum in place, the dissemination of this rich culture will be appreciated throughout the year,” she says.

Ms Mzumara also says the museum brings to the fold a source of information for the pupils and other researchers which is a hands-on.

For pupils, Ms Mzumara says as a Teacher of Literature in English and Geography, she is planning to a trip to Feni village for the purpose of exposing the pupils the rich tourism news which also has a niche in history, geography and Literature.

“In my Geography lessons, there is a lot on tourism and my pupils will definitely benefit. Such visits to historical places find a permanent place in a pupils mind and helps them to remember during exams and beyond,” an excited Ms Mzumara says.

And former Chipata Central Member of Parliament Matthews Mwale could not hide his gratitude to note that the Ngoni Royal Establishment decided to put in place a museum which will not only enrich the knowledge base for the local people but will also benefit all visitors to Chipata who want to know more about the rich Ngoni culture.

knowledge is power and no individual should be starved of knowledge as it is the most precious commodity that every person should posses

Mr Mwale notes that knowledge is power and no individual should be starved of knowledge as it is the most precious commodity that every person should posses.

As the welcome remarks to the ceremony are announced by the master of ceremonies: “Bayete...Ngwenyama Bayete...Ntulo Bayete...Ndabazithe Bayete...Inkhosi yama Nkhosi” Let it be not a habit but a desire for anyone visiting Chipata starting from this years’ Nc’wala to include the Nsingo Community Museum on the itinerary failure to which your tour of duty to the Ngoniland will be incomplete.

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SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

FIRST SUSTAINABLE PARK IN THE WORLD

Zambia remains committed to the sustainable use of wildlife resources, which is a result of good conservation and good wildlife management South Luangwa is set in pristine and beautiful wild

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outh Luangwa National Park is the first in the world to be declared an international sustainable wildlife park for tourism development. The park has earned this status due to its pristine beauty and habitation. Located in the eastern part of Zambia’s Luangwa river valley, South Luangwa is a worldrenowned park and amongst the most intense wildlife haven with the highest concentrations of game along the meandering Luangwa River and its lagoons.

As you visit the park, the river is often crowed with hippos and crocodiles and provides a lifeline for one of the greatest diversities of habitat and wildlife supporting more than 60 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds.

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South Luangwa is one of the best known national parks in Africa for walking safaris

The park is also one of the best known national parks in Africa for walking safaris, a unique activity that allows tourists close interaction with nature. With such an amazing prestige, South Luangwa National Park has transformed its name from an ordinary park to getting recognised as a sustainable wildlife park by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), a status bestowed on the park on the 16th of November, 2017 by the UNWTO Secretary General Dr. Taleb Rafai.

The declaration of South Luangwa as a park committed to sustainable tourism for development means that the sanctuary has proved it has the potential to meet the current tourism needs for the people and those of the future generations.

The United Nations General Assembly affirmed when announcing the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (IY2017), a watershed moment for making tourism a catalyst for positive change, because tourism can contribute to all the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) states that “Sustainable tourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.

South Luangwa is home to over 400 species of birds

South Luangwa is a world-renowned park and amongst the most intense wildlife haven with the highest concentrations of game

Therefore the declaration of South Luangwa National Park as an International Park for Sustainable Tourism for development means that the principles for sustainable tourism are evident in the way the park is being managed.

Zambia remains committed to the sustainable use of wildlife resources, which is a result of good conservation and good wildlife management, and it is the collective interest to ensure that we use these resources sustainably.

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Marula offers a variety of accommodation from a dorm bed for $12 per night, private riverside tents for $18 pppn, comfortable rooms from $35 pppn to their “very comfortable” rooms for $40 and up.

ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY ZTA is a corporate body that is responsible marketing@ztazim.co.zw for tourism promotion, planning and development, research and the +263758712 enforcement of standards and services. The Authority’s raison dtre is to manage and market Zimbabwe as a tourist destination. The Authority’s vision is to be known as the most dynamic National Tourism Organisation that changed the face of tourism in Zimbabwe

MUKUBA HOTEL

MUKUBA HOTEL LIMITED is located in Ndola city of Zambia. The Hotel was established in 1986 as a subsidiary company of the Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) and commenced operations in 1988. It boasts of a collection of eye-catching peacocks, guinea fowls and impalas. The Hotel has 55 en-suite rooms among these two (2) are flats and one (1) is a three bed-roomed guest house. Furthermore, the Hotel is equipped with a restaurant, two conference rooms with sitting capacity of 100, 20 and 40 respectively, a gym, swimming pool and two bars.

The Hotel provides a serene environment with an ever green garden and this remains one of its key attractions.

AHA HOTELS & LODGES is the tourism property management company ruzandri.stoltz@aha.co.za of Tourvest’s Accommodation and Activities division. We represent 0877409292 and operate a portfolio of properties in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya. We offer our guests a beautifully different experience so that they always find something wonderful to look forward to when visiting one of our properties, ensuring that their stay with us will always be a unique experience.

BLUEBERRY TRAVEL BLUEBERRY TRAVEL is a global travel network operating in fourteen countries. The company was established in 2010 and has a proven track record of stability, experience, and timely delivering on promise.

Blueberry Travel offers both business and leisure services such as: flight tickets, tour packages, holiday packages, visa, hotel bookings, car rental, event management and honeymoon packages.

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SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM is the tourism marketing arm of the South 0118953198 African government. Simply put, our job is to promote the country vusi@southafrica.net domestically and internationally, whether for leisure, business or events tourism.

THE SEYCHELLES ISLANDS are located in the Western Indian Ocean, seychelles@stoza.com a group of 115 Coral and Granitic islands, some of the purest, most +27214260104 environmentally intact destinations on earth to visit, A place like no other, and another world entirely CHITA LODGE is a beautiful African themed chain of lodges & resorts found in Lusaka, Kafue & Samfya Northern Zambia. Chita Lodge provides mubitana.m@chita.co.zm custom lodging facilities at three fantastic locations in Zambia. With the +260969950425 theme #TrueAfricanLodging in mind, visitors can enjoy and make use of activities, conferencing and accommodation facilities at Chita Lusaka in Olympia, Kafue and Samfya along the shores of Lake Bangweulu.

THE COURTYARD HOTELS ZAMBIA are three Star Hotels offering five Star +260 965 058014 Service. The Courtyard Hotel Livingstone is strategically located along mabel@thecourtyardhotels.com The Mosi-ou-tunya Road 5 km to the Victoria Falls, 3km into the game park and 5km to Livingstone’s shopping centre. We have an activity centre in the centre of the reception where one can book activities.

Reception is open 24 hours daily.

SONA CREATIONS

SONA CREATIONS deals in Arts and Crafts. We are located at kiosks in most Malls in Zambia. We make and sell Zambian coloured products Sophiegunda@yahoo.com 00260973142965 which are a pride to the nation and tourists.

LOWER ZAMBEZI ASSOCIATION

A destination where travelers enjoy the diversity of photographic sabine@bainesrivercamp.com safaris by vehicle, canoe, boat and on foot, the LOWER ZAMBEZI VALLEY +27(0)33 342 7498 is renowned for its intense beauty and serenity. The LZTA proudly showcases one of Southern Africa’s best kept secrets and celebrates the individuality of each of its members KAFUE RIVER CLIFF: Pleasure resort in Kafue 80 capacity luxury boat and zawadi@lsa.co.zm scenic water frontage. The Royal Sichango Village: quaint getaway in +260974168751 Livingstone with both chalets and a campsite HOSTELS BOARD OF MANAGEMENT ( HBOM) is a department under Ministry 0974 249822 of Tourism and Arts. It has 11 lodges in nine provinces of Zambia and mirrchishimba@yahoo.com manages the New Government Complex Conference Facility in Lusaka.

HBOM offers accommodation, food and beverages, outside catering and conference facility.

SAA is Africa’s leading airline and has 21 flights a week between 0211254350 Zambia and South Africa. With triple daily flights into Lusaka, daily into NorbertBwanga@flysaa.com Livingstone and 5 flights and week into Ndola, SAA is the biggest carrier in Zambia

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EXHIBITOR P R O F I L E S THE WILD LODGES PTY LTD

THE WILD LODGES PTY LTD is your getaway to the African wild. Operating +26771362224 lodges and camps in Nata-Makgadikgadi, Maun-Okavango and Sepako- keba@btcmail.co.bw CT5 wildlife management area. Tourists activities include game drives , boat cruise in Kasane-Chobe, village tours and bush walks

MUKAMBI SAFARIS

MUKAMBI SAFARIS, the Kafue specialists operate three unique properties Reservations Consultant situated in Africa’s largest unspoiled wilderness, The Kafue 974424013 National Park. These are Mukambi Safari Lodge open all year round, with Mukambi Plains Camp and Fig Tree Bush Camp being seasonal camps.

Mukambi safaris, truly unique by nature.

MEMORABLE JOURNEYS is your trusted bespoke (Tour Operator) james@memorablejourneys.

Destination Management Company for Zambia based in Lusaka. The co.zm best thing about Memories is making them and we’re here to help YOU plan a memorable holiday. Our approach to organizing holidays and excursions is different. Because we live, love and work in Africa, we have in depth knowledge that is unrivalled. We work with clients from all walks creating lasting MEMORIES that other’s only dream of. Our tours and packages are designed to make travelling smooth, comfortable, safe, and stress-free. Memorable Journeys has a presence on SafariBookingsâ THE SANCTUARY RETREATS portfolio of luxury safari lodges and expedition Candice ships brings the boutique experience to guests with the added promise of authenticity. Located in some of the most stunning locations in the world, each property is completely individual in its design and operated around the philosophy of “Luxury, naturally.”

SIGO ADVENTURES AND TOURS is specifically designed to provide and walter@sigoadventures.com organize affordable yet comfortable holiday activities, accommodation, tours and safaris, across Zambia. With our experienced staff, your stay is assured to be a memory to treasure. We cater for any group, big or small, thus making Sigo your personally tailored holiday activity centre.

We provide and organise Airport Transfers, Safaris, Car Hire, Activities, Tour, Destination Management, Cultural Experience etc.

MAANO ADVENTURES is a 100% Zambian Owned company offering WHITE WATER RAFTING trips on the Zambezi River. The owners of the company have worked in the rafting business with over 10 years experience.

Although it is a new company all of its employees are long time whitewater rafting veterans of the Zambezi.

Company founder started in the Zambezi whitewater rafting industry as porter carrying equipment up and down the Zambezi Gorge. He watched and learnt how to work as a guide and for ten years was one of the top whitewater guides on the Zambezi River.

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SES EXPERTS

SES experts can draw on many years of professional experience. They pass on their knowledge on a voluntary basis and train fellow workers in their subject fields all over the world. They come equipped with industry knowledge, along with good social skills, readiness to adapt to the conditions prevailing in the assignment Country. Expertise made in Germany.“

THE JEWEL OF AFRICA

THE JEWEL OF AFRICA was established over 25 years ago by Dr. K.B. www.jewelofafrica.com Sharma in Lusaka, Zambia. Over the years the company has acquired an excellent reputation as exclusive jewellers.

We are a vertically integrated company. We manufacture jewellery, mine and retail. Jewel of Africa owns six jewellery stores in Zambia.

We pride ourselves in having the biggest jewellery workshop in Zambia, where jewellers make bespoke pieces for our clients.

We organise guided tour of the workshop where people can discover our jewellery is made.

What to expect?

A colorful journey in the amazing world of Zambian gem.

MAHOGANY AIR was incorporated under the Zambian law on September 30 of 2013 to provide Domestic and International Air Travel, both scheduled and charter flights. The Airline holds an Air Operating Certificate (AOC) mandating it to fly anyway in the world. The business has been developed to take advantage of opportunities in Air travel industry.

THE SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

THE SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK The first Sustainable National Park in the world (UNWTO) A true example of tourism benefiting the surrounding communities.

Where you can experience one of the most prolific wildlife areas and know you are making a difference. One of the last remaining wild dog and lion strongholds in Africa with impressive numbers of elephant, the endemic Thornicroft giraffe and Cookson’s wildebeest, 400+ species of birds and much more.

Come and stay at some of the best lodges in Africa, with world class safari guides.

Located on Zambia’s largest private nature reserve, CHAMINUKA LODGE offers a tranquil and private setting for a business conference or workshop. We have 45 rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, airconditioning, satellite Television, Safes, Mini bar and hair dryers. Or conference rooms can accommodate 25 to 75 people respectively.

Chaminuka is also an ideal venue for hunting, business lunches, dinners, cocktail parties and the end of the year office parties.

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EXHIBITOR P R O F I L E S

CRESTA GOLFVIEW HOTEL LIMITED is a three star hotel and part of a group salesgolfview@cresta.co.bw of hotels with presence in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia.

The hotel offers organizations comprehensive Accommodation and conference facilities, tailor-made to meet requirements and peculiarities of individual companies with professionalism, expertise and commitment to assisting individual organisations conduct effective conferences, workshops, meetings, luncheons, cocktails, outside catering events and other similar types of events.

MALAWI TOURISM is the official Tourism Board for Malawi responsible for destination marketing and for promotion of the country’s tourism services, assets and attractions. It is also responsible for developing, regulating and promoting Tourism investment whilst working jointly with the travel trade.

Malawi - the Warm Heart of Africa - offers a wide variety of tourist attractions within short distances ranging from an inland natural fresh water lake with sandy beaches, bird islands, water sports such as kayaking, scuba diving and sailing; wildlife in scenic surroundings; dramatic, beautiful varied landscape; vibrant culture with some of the world’s friendliest and welcoming people and a fast-developing MICE industry. The country is Rich in Contrast, Compact in Size and Big in Hospitality

Noah Nansongole Chief Tourism Officer (Domestic and Regional Marketing) Tel: +265 1 775 499 Fax: +265 1 770 650 Mobile: +265881411702 / 997670111 Email: info@visitmalawi.mw noah.nansongole@ visitmalawi.mw www.visitmalawi.mw

Established 20 years ago, KAFUNTA SAFARIS owns and operates three properties in South Luangwa National Park: Kafunta River Lodge, Three Rivers Camp and Island Bush Camp. With prime locations , excellent standards and an exceptional guiding team, the company offers the best value rates in the area. You can rely on a passionate and professional reservation manager to help you build the very best itinerary for your clients.

Contact us: M:+260 977 587 335 T : +260 216 246 046 bookings@luangwa.com www.luangwa.com

FLATDOGS has evolved over the last 15 years into a truly excellent safari camp offering outstanding safaris from a beautiful site right next to the South Luangwa National Park. Flatdogs has an exciting range of individually-styled accommodations to suit all types of safari guests; from the very original & private Croc’s Nest, to the open air wonder of the Jackalberry Treehouse, the spacious Meru safari tents carefully positioned along the river bank & the stone and thatch “chalet” rooms which are ideal for families. Flatdogs is owner-run with a friendly yet highly professional atmosphere and a world-renowned safari guiding team.

THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY operates Mfuwe Lodge and 6 Bushcamps in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. The Bushcamps are all located in the remote southern part of the Park. South Luangwa is the home of walking safaris, which provide a perspective of the bush that you don’t get from a vehicle. For the ultimate in walking safaris, guests can walk between several of our Bushcamps. We have extra guides and vehicles for game drives. Mfuwe Lodge is perhaps best known for elephants that walk through our reception each October, November, and December to get to the wild mango tree in the courtyard.

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Contact us: T : +260 216 246 038 M: +260 977 485 873 www.flatdogscamp.com

SHENTON SAFARIS is the ideal destination for passionate nature lovers looking for a tailor-made, authentic safari; delivering their guests incredible wildlife and photographic moments. Shenton Safaris is owner run and led. They have built their world-renowned reputation over the 26 years they have been operating through their unique hides, incredible guides and their location in the most game productive area of the South Luangwa National Park. Their guests depart knowing that they have had their ultimate wildlife experience and over 70% of them return. They have 10 resident leopards around their camps and a 100% success rate for leopard sightings in both 2016 and 2017.

MISUKU EXPEDITIONS is a locally owned tour and safari company which offers a wide variety of services. We offer tailor made packages to suit and meet the clients’ needs and wants.

We offer a wide range of services: Private and Group Tours and Safaris Group and Individual Transfers, Airport Transfers, Tour Guiding, Car Hire Bookings, Accommodations Bookings, Nature Photography We are based in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. We are able to organize tours and transfers anywhere in Malawi. We also organize safaris to South Luangwa National Park and the mighty Vic Falls.

MLAMBE ADVENTURE SAFARIS is based in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. We are a Registered Safari and Tour Company and a member of the Malawi Tourism Association.

Mlambe is a Chichewa word which means “Baobab tree”. Mlambe Safaris is Malawi citizen owner-managed company providing Tours and Safaris in Malawi & Zambia. The company started with the aim of providing Tours & Safaris for individuals, families & groups. We offer some of the best destinations and accommodations in Malawi & Zambia. From your first decision to go on safari to its successful conclusion.

We are specialized in; Bush & Cultural Safaris, Film Crew Management and coordination, Sight Seeing, Mountain Climbing, Accommodation bookings, Conference bookings & arrangements, Short & Day Trips Car Hire & Road Transfers

GOLDEN PEACOCK

Post Office Box 371 Kasungu +265999629810 +265888969810 info@misukuexpeditionsmw.com www.misukuexpeditionsmw.com

CONTACT DETAILS; JORGE THAWE CHAWANANGWA KAYIRA Area 4, MTL Buildings along Paul Kagame road.

P.O.BOX 1375 Lilongwe, Malawi

Phone: +265 999 113 389 +265 881 492 883

info@mlambesafaris.com mlambeadventuresafaris@gmail. com

www.mlambesafaris.com

GOLDEN PEACOCK HOTEL is one of the largest hotels in Lusaka with a total of 153 rooms, 9 conference rooms, 5 modern meeting rooms, two restaurants that offer Chinese and western cuisines. We have a pool room, A Gym, Spar, table tennis room, an outdoor tennis court and Swimming pools.

Located in an attractive business district close to the city centre & airport, the Hotel promises is a classy base for discerning travelers. Sumptuous rooms, a first-class conference centre and ballroom, extensive dining options & excellent leisure facilities make it the No 1 Address in Lusaka for business & leisure guests.

Innovative design is the trademark of the hotel’s 142 elegant guestrooms & suites. The rooms feature Air Conditioning, Satellite TV, Pay TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, safe deposit box, free High-Speed Internet access, access to the business class lounge, a private terrace leading out to the Hotel’s outside pool. Guests can sit back and relax in the spa, swimming pool & fitness club.

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EXHIBITOR P R O F I L E S

MALAWI TOURISM COUNCIL (MTC) is an official umbrella body that represents and acts for the private players in the Tourism Sector in Malawi.

MTC is a non-profit Trust that was incorporated under the Trustees Incorporation Act on 13th December, 2012. The Council promotes the value of Malawi tourism; advocates and lobby for policy change; and provides strategic direction and united voice for the sustainable development and growth of the tourism industry.

MTC is headed by a Board of Trustees and works through an elected Board of non-Executive Directors representative of the tourism industry.

The Board of Directors implements its functions through the Secretariat which is headed by an Executive Director.

Founded in Botswana in 1983, Wilderness Safaris is widely acclaimed as the continent’s foremost ecotourism operator. We give our guests life-changing journeys in some of the most remote and pristine areas in Africa and in so doing help conserve Africa’s spectacular biodiversity and share ecotourism’s benefits with rural people.

We offer private access to 2.5 million hectares (over six million acres) of Africa’s finest wildlife and wilderness areas through some 50 luxury camps and safaris across eight African countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda (2017), Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Our wildlife, marine and cultural safaris in remote, pristine wilderness destinations are specialised, educational, explorative and fun.

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Malawi Tourism Council P O Box 1044 LILONGWE Tel: (265) 0111900886 0995 676 531 ed@malawitourismcouncil.com info@malawitourismcouncil.com www.malawitourismcouncil.com

T: +263 213 284 3371/2/3 M: +263 737 528 116 366 Gibson Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

SPONSORS

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