Activities
Travel agents, tour and safari operators, guides and events.
Vice President: Lovemore Machipisa
Includes AZTA, SOAZ and ZTOA
Safari experiences
Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe
The voice of tourism business
TBCZ promotes, protects and represents the interests of tourism business in Zimbabwe through advocacy, lobbying and stakeholder participation.
Featured event
Tourism Industry Suppliers Summit 2026
Building Zimbabwe’s Tourism Supply Chain for IATF 2029 & Beyond
Early-bird rates until 6 November 2026.
About TBCZ
Every part of travel and tourism, one voice
TBCZ represents the entire scope of travel and tourism enterprises, from retail travel agencies, safari and hunting operators to car rental and activities companies, organised into sub-sector member associations.
Membership is made up of sub-sector associations and corporate members, grouped into service clusters. TBCZ is funded mainly through member subscriptions.
“TBCZ – we’re the midwife for an inclusive, sustainable, scalable and profitable tourism & hospitality industry that contributes decisively to NDS2 goals for an upper middle income society by 2030.”
Christopher Sithole-KushataChief Executive Officer, TBCZWhat we do
Promote. Protect. Represent.
Our mandate is to promote, protect and represent the interests of tourism business through advocacy, lobbying and stakeholder participation.
Advocacy and lobbying
Representing tourism business to government and regulators, with the viability of business at the centre.
Stakeholder participation
Bringing associations, operators and partners together on the issues that affect the industry.
Events and programmes
Including the Annual Tourism Convention, which brings regional tourism leaders, planners and operators together to map the future of tourism.
Information
Newsletters and policy briefs on the issues shaping tourism business in Zimbabwe.
How we’re organised
Three service clusters
Sub-sector associations and corporate members are organised in three clusters, each led by a Vice President. Cross-cutting associations work across all three.
Accommodation & Hospitality
Hotels, lodges, restaurants, clubs and catering.
Vice President: Emmah Kativu
Includes HAZ, CEAZ and ROAZ
Access
Airlines, vehicle rental and boating: getting visitors here and around.
Vice President: Gidion Chauraya
Includes BAR, ZIVRA and BOAZ
Featured event
Tourism Industry Suppliers Summit 2026
Building Zimbabwe’s Tourism Supply Chain for IATF 2029 & Beyond
News & resources
Latest from TBCZ
- NewsNewsletter, January 2024
Tourism earnings increasingly significant
In late 2023 it was widely reported that tourism’s contribution to the national economy was growing significantly.
- NewsNewsletter, February–March
TBCZ secretariat meets the acting ZTA Chief Executive
After recent changes at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, TBCZ met the acting Chief Executive to discuss issues key to the smooth running of the industry.
- Policy briefZimbabwe Council for Tourism
VAT on tourist accommodation
Government exempted accommodation services for tourists from VAT to keep Zimbabwean hotels and lodges competitive with neighbouring countries.
Membership
Open to the whole tourism value chain
- Open to any business in the value chain that subscribes to the principles and interests of the industry
- Join through your sub-sector association, or as a corporate member
- Full members in operation for at least two years can access the SI on duty rebates
- Member rates at TBCZ events, including the Summit
Our members
In good company
Corporate members listed on TBCZ’s website include:
- African Sun
- Air Zimbabwe
- Cresta Hospitality Group
- Meikles Africa
- Rainbow Tourism Group
- Shearwater Adventures
- Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
- Wild Horizons
Member list to be confirmed as current
See all membersFAQ
Questions about TBCZ
What does TBCZ stand for?
The Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe. It stands for the interests of tourism business.
What is TBCZ’s mandate?
Lobbying and advocacy, ensuring the viability of tourism business.
Can anyone in the tourism value chain join?
Yes, as long as you subscribe to the principles and interests of the industry.
Who can access the SI on duty rebates?
Full members of TBCZ who have been in operation for at least two years.
Talk to TBCZ
Head office, Harare
AddressNo. 157 Paternoster Court, J. Chinamano Ave / 7th Street, Harare
Phone+263 242 250 246
Emailinfo@tbcz.co.zw