Tourist operators welcome visa fees reductionBy OLIVER SAMBOKOPROPOSED reduction of visa fees is a good move as it will result in increased tourist arrivals and investment which will also lead to job creation in the tourism sector, Tourism expert Rose Musonda as said. Ms Musonda has also urged the tourism sector players to take advantage of the forthcoming AU Head of States Summit to market the country by offering attractive tourism packages to the foreign visitors. Government has in the 2022 National budget proposed to reduce visa fees of all categories by 50 percent effective January, 1, 2022.Ms Musonda said in an interview that the sector was excited that finally government has identified the tourism sector as a key sector in stimulating economic growth. She said as the country gradually recovers from economic woes caused by the covid 19 effects, more relief measures are needed to grow the sector. Ms Musonda said growing the tourism industry will require […]
Tourist operators welcome visa fees reduction
