By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera says his administration will continue to support the tourism sector for the better growth of the country’s economy.
The President was speaking on Thursday at Bingu International Convention Centre ( BICC) in Lilongwe where he was attending the closing ceremony of the’ Takulandilani Malawi Expo’.
‘Under my administration’s tutelage, the country’s tourism sector is and will continue being supported through various interventions that attract viable investments as guided by the National Tourism Investment Masterplan,” he said.
Chakwera said the exhibition remains a perfect marketing instrument that helps the country to expand the tourism sector while positioning it as a key driver of accelerated economic growth.
He disclosed that his government will also continue to invest in construction of key infrastructure such as roads, rail networks, airports and water transport as way of complementing private sector investments.
“These include a tourist-friendly visa regime, international pacts with the global community and strategic visibility in key source markets.
“We are leaving no stone unturned in situating Tourism as a core industry that will help us build a prosperous Malawi,” he said.
The 4th edition of the ‘Takulandirani Malawi International Tourism Expo’ was wrapped up on a convincing note in view of prospects for new investments, recapitalization of existing operations, local and global networking not forgetting the greater purpose of selling Malawi as a leading tourist destination to the global audience.
And being held under the theme’ We are back! Ipatse Moto!’ the two day event attracted over 110 exhibitors and over 150 international buyers.
