The country has a lot to offer tourists, and apart from the
famed Victoria Falls, Zambia is home to other majestic falls such as the
Lumangwe in the Northern part of the country and the mighty Zambezi River.
National parks and game reserves also offer opportunities
for viewing wildlife.
And despite the country having its own share of the negative
impact of the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, both local and
international tourists have shown willingness in promoting the sector which is
an important contributor to economic growth, employment creation and rural
development.
We take note of the latest support of a noble share of 15
million pounds (about K466.6 million) which has come from the United Kingdom
(UK) government for three of Zambia's national parks meant to support the Kavango-Zambezi
Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) landscape.
The national parks are expected to benefit from the funds
planned for supporting the various countries in the landscapes to address the
adverse effects of climate change and biodiversity loss ahead of the 26th
United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) to be hosted in
Glasgow, UK in November, this year.
The Zambian parks to benefit from the funds include Kafue,
Mosi-Oa -Tunya and Sioma-Ngwezi National Parks.
British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley, who
announced when paying a courtesy call on Tourism and Arts Minister Ronald
Chitotela in Lusaka yesterday, says the UK is allocating a total of 100 million
pounds for five landscapes across the world and among them KAZA.
This support comes two weeks after Zambia was listed among
CNN's international destinations that tourists planning vacations in 2021
should consider for their holiday travel.
It comes at a time that the West enters the peak holiday and
travel season and travellers are considering international expeditions in light
of increased COVID-19 vaccinations.
The CNN recognition is an important listing as CNN Travel
remains a leading authority in providing guidance and recommendations on top
and safe tourist destinations worldwide.
This is no doubt a boost for Zambia, a country which also
prides itself for its peace, a friendly people, unparalleled tourism spots and
good weather patterns.
Zambia has recorded an improved performance in the tourism
industry, in almost all the 10 provinces of the country, and therefore the
sector needs all the support it can get, both locally and internationally for
more positive growth and generate revenue.
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