Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Institute of Tourism Development · Zimbabwe

Developing
sustainable tourism
professionals.

A leading African centre of excellence in tourism and hospitality education, training, research and innovation — shaping the future of travel from the heart of Zimbabwe.

7
Membership tiers
10+
Consulting services
1
Mission — sustainability
Career possibilities

Our Vision

To be a leading centre of excellence in tourism and hospitality education, training, research and innovation in Africa — driving sustainable tourism development and global competitiveness.

Our Mission

To develop skilled, innovative and industry-ready professionals through high-quality training, research, consultancy and capacity-building programmes that advance the tourism and hospitality sector in Zimbabwe and beyond.

What we do

A complete ecosystem for tourism excellence.

Education & Training

Industry-ready programmes spanning hospitality, tourism management and sustainable destination practice.

Consultancy

Strategic, operational and ESG advisory for hotels, destinations and tourism enterprises.

Membership & Network

Seven professional and institutional categories connecting learners, practitioners and industry leaders.

Core values

The principles that guide everything we do.

Excellence

High standards in education, training and service delivery.

Integrity

Honesty, transparency and ethical conduct.

Innovation

Creativity and modern solutions in tourism.

Professionalism

Competence, discipline and quality.

Sustainability

Responsible tourism and environmental stewardship.

Collaboration

Strong partnerships with industry and communities.

Customer Focus

Prioritising learner and industry needs.

Impact

Driving measurable growth across the sector.

Shape the future of African tourism.

Join ITDZ as a student, professional, or industry partner — and help build a tourism sector that endures.