City of Masvingo Wins First Runner-Up for Best Local Authority Exhibition at Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo 2026

The City of Masvingo has emerged as the First Runner-Up in the Best Local Authority Exhibition category at the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2026, showcasing the city’s growing prominence as a leading tourism and investment destination in Zimbabwe.

The achievement is a significant milestone for Masvingo, which continues to position itself as a gateway to some of Zimbabwe’s most iconic cultural, historical and natural attractions.

The Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo brings together tourism authorities, local authorities, hospitality operators, tour operators, investors and other stakeholders from Zimbabwe and beyond, providing a platform for destinations to showcase their tourism products, investment opportunities and cultural heritage.

The City of Masvingo’s exhibition highlighted the city’s unique tourism potential and its strategic location within a province renowned for attractions such as the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, one of Zimbabwe’s most important cultural heritage sites.

The award reflects the city’s efforts to promote tourism, attract investment and strengthen partnerships within the tourism sector. It also demonstrates the importance of local authorities in driving destination marketing and sustainable tourism development.

The accolade comes at a time when Masvingo is seeking to leverage its rich cultural heritage, historical significance and proximity to major tourist attractions to stimulate economic growth and create opportunities for local communities.

The First Runner-Up position at the 2026 Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo is therefore more than an award for the City of Masvingo, it is a recognition of the city’s potential to become an increasingly competitive tourism destination while contributing to Zimbabwe’s broader tourism and economic development agenda.

The city is expected to build on this achievement by continuing to collaborate with tourism stakeholders, private-sector players and communities to promote Masvingo as a destination of choice for both domestic and international visitors.