Business Reporter
For eight days in September, Air Zimbabwe will operate scheduled flights to Masvingo Airport to support the 2026 Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe World Tourism Expo, held from 9 to 12 September.
Normally a quiet provincial airstrip, Masvingo will see flights shuttling delegates between Harare and Masvingo before and during the event.
On the expo’s final day, Air Zimbabwe offers a special same-day round trip from Masvingo to Victoria Falls, allowing international buyers to visit the iconic site and return for closing sessions. Fares reflect the target audience: 100 one way from Harare to Masvingo,and 100 one way from Harare to Masvingo, and 240 one way to Victoria Falls.
This initiative follows a pattern from previous expos, supporting tourism in provinces without regular scheduled air service. Masvingo has prepared extensively, with expanded hotel capacity and infrastructure improvements.
While the flight schedule is temporary, it aims to boost tourism and accessibility. The lasting impact depends on sustained demand for flights to this historic region after the expo concludes.
he 19th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 12, 2026, in the historic city of Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Organised annually by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), this event marks a significant milestone as the premier business-to-business tourism trade fair rotates across provinces to promote regional development
