I have officially opened the 19th Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo here in the historic city of Masvingo! Our nation’s greatest asset remains our people. I want to commend all Zimbabweans for your world-renowned hospitality, which has truly become the defining hallmark of our culture. It is this warmth that makes Zimbabwe a tourist destination of choice, a fact further cemented by the numerous international tourism accolades our nation continues to http://receive.As we look to the future, I urge our tourism sector to aggressively harness technology to promote inclusive, seamless, and efficient systems. Artificial Intelligence and digital tools are the future of tourism—but they must complement, not replace, the irreplaceable human face of our hospitality.While tourism continues to grow rapidly and contribute significantly to our national GDP, we must not look only outward. I challenge our local tourism industry to invest more heavily in cultural programmes and vigorously encourage domestic tourism. Every Zimbabwean must have the opportunity to visit, appreciate, and enjoy our own spectacular tourist http://attractions.By rotating the hosting of this premier Expo, our goal is to uplift provincial tourist attractions and expose them directly to the global stage. To all the international buyers present: you are now our ambassadors. Go back to your respective nations and share the true, beautiful story of Zimbabwe’s tourism.Let us harness the momentum of Sanganai Hlanganani 2026 to build world-class tourism and hospitality infrastructure across every corner of our country. Congratulations to Masvingo Province for hosting a resoundingly successful event!(President of Zimbabwe)