Challenges Facing Zimbabwe’s Aviation Sector in Promoting Accessibility of Domestic Tourist Destinations

Tendayi Makwara, Brendon Mukarati and Nabars Makwara
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Tendayi Makwara: Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Sciences, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
Brendon Mukarati: Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Sciences, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
Nabars Makwara: AFC Holdings, Gweru, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 2, 888-898

Abstract: There are growing fears that Zimbabwe is missing out on the potential benefits that may be derived from a more defined participation of the aviation sector in improving accessibility of tourist destinations in the country. This research sought to establish the challenges being faced by the aviation sector in improving the accessibility of tourist destinations in Zimbabwe. The research utilised a qualitative research approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with the key informants in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe and airline representatives. Convenience sampling was mostly used in the research whereby respondents were selected based on their availability. The challenges identified were that there is a lack of proper policy coordination between tourism and aviation authorities, inadequacy of operational airports near tourism destinations and limited financial resources on part of the ministries in charge of the tourism and aviation sectors. The research recommended an improvement in policy coordination between the aviation and tourism sectors and intensified efforts in sourcing finances for the aviation sector rehabilitation program.

Date: 2023
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