Zambia has scooped the Platinum Large Award in the Green Stand Exhibitors’ Award category at the just-ended Africa Travel Indaba 2023 which was held in Durban, South Africa.

The Zambian stand stood out as the best international stand which was well decorated with Zambian colors and provided tourism visuals and information that depicted several tourism products dotted across the country.

Speaking after the awards giving ceremony, Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba celebrated the award saying it will enhance Zambia’s tourism profile.

Mr. Sikumba added that Zambia is open to African tourists and those beyond as the country is ready to undertake increased tourism activities for the growth of the sector.

And Zambia’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa Inonge Mwenya said the award will be key to attracting investment in the country’s growing tourism sector.

By Shem Malinda