THE construction of the New Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport and upgrading of the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport into an ultra-modern facilities will boost the tourism sector in Zambia, the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has said.
PMRC executive director Bernadette Zulu explained that the two airports would expand the tourism business specifically through meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
She said in a statement yesterday that the two airports should be seen as an opportunity to expand the tourism business specifically through meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
She observed that the connectivity provided by air transport is at the heart of tourism development. Ms Zulu added that such type of tourism relies significantly on the availability of air travel and can generate a larger economic impact because business travelers traditionally spend more than leisure visitors.
Meanwhile, Ms Zulu said Zambia remains well positioned to be a transportation hub for the region.
She said government had been fully committed to driving the country’s development agenda and harnessing its economic potential.
