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Membership

Stronger together. A stronger voice for your business.

Join the Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe and become part of the collective voice working to create a stronger, more competitive and enabling environment for Zimbabwe’s tourism industry.

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Member benefits

Why join TBCZ?

Six reasons your business is stronger as a member. Select a card to read more.

  • Representation where decisions are made.

    TBCZ provides a dedicated voice for the tourism private sector, engaging Government and key stakeholders on policies, regulations and issues that directly affect your ability to operate and grow.

  • Advocacy that delivers results.

    From taxation and sector incentives to tourism policy and the operating environment, TBCZ advocates for conditions that enable tourism businesses to thrive.

  • Connections that move your business forward.

    Benefit from connections to business opportunities, potential funding initiatives, strategic partners and businesses across Zimbabwe’s tourism value chain.

  • Build valuable relationships across tourism.

    Connect with tourism operators, suppliers, associations, Government stakeholders, development partners and other organisations shaping the future of the industry.

  • Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay competitive.

    Access relevant industry research, studies, policy developments and insights produced or facilitated through TBCZ and its partners.

  • Have a say in the future of your industry.

    TBCZ participates in national conversations affecting tourism — from policy and economic development to destination competitiveness, infrastructure, ports of entry and the overall visitor experience.

Advocacy that delivers

Real industry representation. Tangible outcomes.

  • Duty rebates & sector incentives

    TBCZ has advocated for duty rebates on capital goods and equipment and their continued renewal, supporting investment and growth within the tourism sector.

  • Millions in potential costs avoided

    TBCZ advocacy contributed to the removal of retrospective VAT charges and associated penalties affecting hospitality operators.

  • Tourism policy & master plan

    TBCZ has partnered Government in the development of Zimbabwe’s Tourism Policy and Tourism Master Plan.

  • Access to capital

    TBCZ continues to advocate for affordable funding and financing opportunities for tourism businesses, including SMEs.

  • Destination marketing

    TBCZ has added the industry’s voice to calls for stronger destination marketing funding.

  • A better visitor environment

    TBCZ engages on issues affecting the movement and experience of tourists, including ports of entry, roads and traveller-friendly policing.

Who can join

If you work in tourism, you belong here

Membership is open to anyone in the tourism value chain who subscribes to the principles and interests of the industry.

Through your association

Join through your sub-sector association. Your association represents your sub-sector; TBCZ represents the industry as a whole.

Find your association

As a corporate member

Organisations can also join TBCZ directly as corporate members, from airlines and hotel groups to suppliers of tourism.

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Find your association

Find your place within Zimbabwe’s tourism industry

TBCZ brings together associations representing businesses across Zimbabwe’s tourism value chain. Explore the cluster relevant to your business and connect with the association that represents your sector.

  • Activities

    Travel agents, tour and safari operators, guides and events.

    Vice President: Lovemore Machipisa

    Includes AZTA, SOAZ and ZTOA

  • 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

How to join

Four steps

Join through your association, or directly as a corporate member. Proposed process, to be confirmed by TBCZ.

  1. Send an enquiry

    Tell us about your business and how you’d like to join.

    Send an enquiry
  2. We confirm your category

    TBCZ confirms your membership category and fee, and sends your invoice.

  3. Pay your invoice

    By bank transfer, quoting the reference on your invoice.

    How to pay
  4. Welcome to TBCZ

    You’re listed as a member and receive TBCZ updates.

Your business. Your industry. Your voice.

The stronger our membership, the stronger our ability to advocate, influence and create opportunities for Zimbabwe’s tourism industry.

Rather talk it through? Talk to us or call +263 242 250 246.

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