Paul Nyakazeya, Group Digital Editor 
ZIMBABWE recorded a 4,13 percent increase in tourist arrivals in the fourth quarter of 2023, with 515 336 visitors entering the country, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).
This growth is a continuation of the positive trend set post-Covid-19 and elections, signalling a strengthening of the sector.
The RBZ said the rise was largely due to the resurgence of global travel. The apex bank attributes the sector’s growth to heightened regional tourist visits, spurred by the ongoing recovery of global tourism and Zimbabwe’s improved accessibility.
During this period, the nation saw the highest number of tourists from Africa, totalling 344 818, while the Middle East contributed the fewest, with 2 196 visitors.
The central bank also noted that monthly arrivals in 2023 consistently surpassed those in 2022.
Tourism revenues have also seen a significant uptick, with earnings during the period under review reaching US$428,42 million, a 57 percent increase from US$272,26 million in the third quarter of 2023. This reflects the positive impact of increased arrivals from major source markets.
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