Vice President: Access Cluster

Gidion Chauraya

Leads the Access cluster.

Biography

Gidion Tinashe Chauraya is a tourism entrepreneur, business development executive, and industry leader with over 15 years of experience in tourism, destination management, mobility, hospitality, strategic business development, and tourism policy advocacy.

Leadership and industry experience

• Vice President, Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) – Access Cluster
• Chairperson, Zimbabwe Mobility and Vehicle Rental Association (ZIMVRA)
• Business Development Director (Chief Opportunity Hunter and Growth Architect), Mwendo Africa, since 2015
• Founder and Chief Adventure Officer, Adventurous Africa, since 2020
• Founder and Chief Trailblazer, Gibela Adventures, since 2024
• Over 15 years of experience in tourism, destination management, mobility, hospitality, strategic business development and tourism policy advocacy
• Expertise in tour operations, tourism mobility, destination marketing, corporate travel management, transport logistics, product development, adventure tourism and strategic partnerships
• Development of innovative tourism products beyond traditional attractions
• Collaborations between local tourism businesses and international travel brands
• Advocacy for the growth, professional standards and competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s mobility and vehicle rental industry

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