The future of African Tourism Lies in Digital Connectivity, Efficient Border Management and Enhanced Tourist Experiences

The future of African Tourism Lies in Digital Connectivity, Efficient Border Management and Enhanced Tourist Experiences

May 14, 2026
Digitalisation for Tourism Growth was the key focus at the ongoing Africa Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban where the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, joined fellow African Tourism Ministers in an engagement on transforming Africa’s Tourism sector through Innovation, Smart Technologies and seamless Travel Systems. Hon Mnangagwa emphasized that the future of African tourism lies in digital connectivity, efficient border management and enhanced Tourist experiences, highlighting Zimbabwe’s strides in Tourism modernisation through the Online Border Management System, E-visas and E-gates at major ports of entry. He further applauded the success of the KAZA Uni-Visa which continues to promote seamless Regional travel and multi-destination Tourism, positioning Southern Africa as a more competitive and integrated Tourism destination in line with Africa’s broader vision of a digitally connected Tourism Economy.#AfricaTravelIndaba#ExperienceZimbabwe#NhakaYedu#IlifaLethu#OurHeritage#ThisIsUs#ZimBho