By Linda Kwanjana
Malawi leader, President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, on Thursday opened the 2025 Malawi International Tourism Expo (MITE) at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC).
The President was accampanied by the Malawi Vice President Dr Michael Biswick Usi, Cabinet Ministers, Party officials and senior Government officials.
Speaking during the event, Chakwera described Malawi as a unique country.The Malawi leader said coming to Malawi is always the right choice.
“And the reasons for thist is worth mentioning here. Coming to Malawi is always the right choice because Malawi is a unique place, If what you enjoy are the Wildlife Safaris that have long been only available in deep southern Africa, then Malawi offers you that and more, because we are the proud new home of The Lion, the leopard, the elephant, Buffalo and the rhino, also known as the Big Five,” he sai.
The two-day event is expected to showcase Malawi’s tourist attractions, culture, and services, bringing together hoteliers, travel agencies, tour operators, and artisanal traders under one roof.
More than 120 organisations from Malawi and neighbouring countries including Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania are showcasing tourism products, innovations, and investment opportunities across the foyer, banquet hall, and an external marquee.
The event is being held under the theme: “Solidifying the Gains. Everyone. Everything. Tourism,”
