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Tourism Act [Chapter 14:20].

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and to provide for its functions; to provide for the appointment and functions of a board of the Authority; to establish a Zimbabwe Tourism Fund; to provide for the appointment of a Chief Executive of the Authority, licensing officers and other officers; to provide for the designation, registration and grading of tourist facilities and for the licensing of persons who provide services connected with tourism; to provide for the imposition and collection of levies in respect of designated tourist facilities; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Tourism Institution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

This Act established the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority under section 3 as a body corporate. The Authority shall be controlled by a board. The functions of the Authority shall be principally to promote Zimbabwe as a destination for tourists, and to promote the tourist industry in overseas, regional and domestic markets (sect. 5). In the performance of the Authority’s functions, the Board shall have regard to the environmental, social and physical impact to any activity or undertaking referred to above of or in the First Schedule.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Tourism (Designated Tourist Facilities) (General) Regulations, 1996.

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1997 (2005)

Keyword: Tourism, Royalties/fees, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tourism (Designated Tourist Facilities) (Licensing) Regulations, 1996.

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1996

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX