Cultural tourism in zimbabwe pdf file

Found near bulawayo, zimbabwe s second largest city, the khami ruins and national monument are relics of a civilization in many ways similar to the one remembered at the great zimbabwe location. Others saw benefits in overturning traditional ways and developing modern. Tourism has become the largest and one of the fast growing industries globally and is currently a source of employment and livelihood for many, especially in africa. Indeed, cultural tourism is the major element in international tourism consumption, accounting for over 39% of tourism arrivals, and it has become a driver for economic development in developing. Zimbabwe is named after great zimbabwe, the twelfth to fifteenthcentury stonebuilt capital of the rozwi shona dynasty. Tourism is an important economic sector for many countries in africa. Bahla fort and oasis is a wellknown cultural tourism destination and a world heritage site but it was in danger due to the vulnerable condition of its many. It is also an industry that has many social and cultural or physical consequences. To date, value addition in the tourism sector in zimbabwe has concentrated on exploiting traditional tourist attractions like one of the natural wonders of the world. Introduction the development bank of southern africa dbsa, in conjunction with the african world heritage fund awhf and commark trust, has undertaken a number of case studies on cultural world heritage sites whss in southern and eastern. The name is thought to derive from dzimba dza mabwe great stone houses or dzimba waye esteemed houses.

Pdf towards the development of cultural tourism as an alternative. Cultural tourism, a value addition alternative for zimbabwe. Some saw it as threatening traditional institutions such as the family and the school, or threatening the way of life of whole communities. Face to face interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect primary data. The purpose of this study was to explore how tourism development is affecting the social carrying capacity of zimbabwe s victoria falls rural peripheries.

With a new policy focus, according to enca 2014, zimbabwe s tourism minister walter mzembi, announced plans to increase the european market from % to 31% of the countrys tourism industry market. Such changes affect the sustainable development of the destinationand the relationship between hostsnd tourists. In this paper, cultural tourism is suggested as a complementary attraction to domestic tourists. Culture of zimbabwe history, people, traditions, women. Zimbabwe boasts several tourist attractions, located in almost every region of the country. Cultural and religious traditions among the shona, ndebele and smaller groups of tonga, shangaan and venda.

The country is indeed blessed with thousands of sites of interest rock art sites, stone ruins and historical buildings, not to mention the vibrant arts sector and rich and diverse cultural. Cultural planning toolkit creative city network of. March 2012 national heritage and cultural tourism strategy page 7 of 60 an open space, including a public square, street or park. The quality of their tourism assets high standards in visitor accommodation ef.

Event tourism has grown over the past years and the zimbabwean events calendar boast of some popular and exciting events locally, regionally and. Growth was particularly sharp between 2005 and 2015, and cultural tourism publications have risen as a proportion of all tourism publications. Janice hocker rushing 1983 has argued, for example, that an enduring myth in u. Zimbabwe, where both the country and the tourism sector are less developed than in the other two, and where tourism is not treated as a major sector of the economy or a major target for development. This makes it more vulnerable to policies taken for other sectors. The success of tourism in developed countries has inspired zimbabwe to give recognition to the industry as the main driver in national economic development. The baseline study on the culture sector in zimbabwe conducted by the culture fund in 2009 made a strong recommendation for further research into the financing of the sector, and draws on the zimbabwe creative civil societys strategy in the formulation of a plan of action for arts. Other world institutions, companies, associations and vo. The research explored the skills gaps and shortages within the museums and cultural heritage sector. Tourism development induces changes on the social character of a destination. With a growing interest in the intangible culture of different countries i.

These products are less experiential in nature and limit the interaction between the tourists and the culture of zimbabwe. Indeed, cultural tourism is the major element in international tourism consumption, accounting for over 39% of tourism arrivals, and it has become a. Harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods 5 ssa tourism sectors must maintain competitiveness through. While fragile, intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalization. Much of the growth of global tourism has been generated by domestic tourism, which tends to be more focused on rural destinations. This publication concludes that culture and tourism have a mutually. Community involvement and participation in tourism. And the exposure to foreign cultural goods frequently brings about changes in local cultures, values, and traditions. The main aim of the conference was to identify innovative and creative strategies for the development, promotion and marketing of culture based tourism in africa in the new millennium. An under standing of the intangible cultural heritage of different communities helps with intercultural dialogue, and encourages mutual respect for other ways of life. Arts and culture contribute to the national economy with creative activities contributing to the development of cultural industries, which in turn attracts foreign investment, cultural tourism and generate income. Arts andor heritage andor culture are integrated horizontally across a city or master plan, e.

Community attitude each category includes positive and negative impacts. Not all impacts are applicable to every community because conditions or resources differ. Tourism, economic impacts, environmental impacts, social and. Necessity of cultural historical heritage education in. There are many countries that benefit the most from tourism like uganda, algeria, egypt, south africa, kenya, morocco, tunisia, and tanzania. It features the stone walls enclosures of an ancient civilization and the cultural hallmarks of a great mambo, or king. The names of those participating in the research are included at the. Sociopolitical and macroeconomic factors influencing.

The different levels of culture will be the rituals, the heroes and the symbols of the given. The findings of the study, based on a questionnaire administered. With your download, get the 37 best papers relevant to this one, including 20 top related papers. Greg richards introduction cultural tourism has a long history, and with its. The impacts of tourism can be sorted into seven general categories. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the challenges of rural tourism development in zimbabwe. Some years ago an initiative was started to publicise zimbabwe s varied cultural and historical resources. Therefore, a notable research gap in terms of cultural tourism in zimbabwe. Tourism is a huge business both in the united states and the world over. Request pdf is zimbabwe ready to venture into the cultural tourism market.

The best cultural activities in zimbabwe plan your next trip here. Challenges of rural tourism development in zimbabwe. The research was designed to look at the event tourism aspect of the tourism industry of zimbabwe. When major traditional industries declined or disappeared at the end of the last century, cultural tourism and creative industries have been. The role and importance of cultural tourism in modern. There has been a growing interest in the role played by cultural activities in local development. The impacts of tourism development at domboshava national core. A case study of bahurutshe cultural village for tourism in botswana naomi moswete university of botswana, botswana, jarkko saarinen university of oulu, finland university of johannesburg, south africa and masego j. It is sad to note that not much is being done by zimbabwe to document its traditional knowledge. Another common concern was the impact of globalization on culture and identity.

The paper uses the qualitative research methodology, and a case study research design. The tourism sector african journal of hospitality, tourism and. Upbeat about the prospects of economic and social development that tourism could have for zimbabweans, mr vote thebe, regional director of the arts gallery in bulawayo said a government ministry should be given seed money and be tasked to start community based projects on creating an arts and craft industry with money earned being ploughed back into the community. In general, tourism development within a host community often has impact. Chipinge cultural tourism, which can be described as travel by which the tourist is concerned with experiencing cultural environments like landscapes, arts, the lifestyle of locals, values, language, religion, traditions and events has gained ground in south east zimbabwe. Tourism like many other industries is often used as a national or regional development tool.

Area of study the mahenye ecotourism venture is a joint venture agreement between the local shangaanspeaking peoples. The logo of the zimbabwe tourism authority showing the victoria falls and the zimbabwe bird found at great zimbabwe. It is also increasing international trade in cultural products and services, such as movies, music, and publications. This paper is y no means a criticism of the present tourist strategies where operators have exploited traditional tourist attractions ut is a suggestion of. Below is a summary of the role played by the arts and culture in zimbabwe.

This research provides evidencebased findings to inform the development of new products and programmes in the sector. The expansion of trade in cultural products is increasing the exposure of all societies to foreign cultures. Document zim culture the herald the herald zimbabwe. A case study of great zimbabwe in masvingo district of zimbabwe was used. Before the economic changes, much of the tourism for these locations came to the zimbabwean side but now zambia benefits from the tourism. The impacts of ourism university of minnesota duluth. Zimbabwe benefits from tourism as an economic development tool. The touristic particularity of africa lies in the wide variety of points of interest, diversity and multitudes of landscapes as well as the rich cultural heritage. Pdf purpose zimbabwean tourism, whose drawcard is wildlife, has. Failure to document this culture is a result of colonial.

While this industry has increasingly become an important source of income in a number of countries, its rapid growth and expansion has had a noticeable detrimental effect on the environment. Last updated on march 20th, 2020zimbabwe, officially the republic of zimbabwe, is a landlocked country located in southern africa. Is zimbabwe ready to venture into the cultural tourism market. It is located between the zambezi and limpopo rivers. Monare moselewapula community secondary school, botswana abstract. A selection of case studies is included australia, austria, korea, mexico and poland.

Its five bordering countries are botswana, mozambique, south africa. The role and importance of cultural tourism in modern touri sm industry 203 according to hofstede 1997 the core of a culture is formed by the values figure 1. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, simon makuvaza and others published the world heritage sites of zimbabwe. The situation of the cultural heritage has deteriorated during recent years as a result. Strategies for the new millennium in mombasa, kenya, december 2000. Cultural heritage tourism 5 introduction to cultural heritage tourism tourism a big and growing business before delving into cultural heritage tourism, one must first understand how tourism in general can act as a driver for community revitalization. Tourism utilises free natural, cultural and heritage resources that do not need. Tourism development is regarded as an important means to benefit local communities. Zimbabwes cultural heritage a new series of guidebooks. The main aim of this research is to highlight the wellorganized and managed economic impacts by host communities on the host community. Tourism is an industry with enormous economic impacts. Research, development and some conservation issues. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism. Cultural tourism in africa association for tourism and leisure.