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For a Sense of Ownership, Belonging and Pride.
For a Sense of Ownership, Belonging and Pride.
Zato is an Association of Indigenous local Tour Operators in Zambia. Formed to address and lobby with the government on challenges faced by Indigenous local Tour Operators and to engage Government on various tourism concerns.
ZATO was formed and registered with the registrar of Companies on 23rd June, 2017 according to Zambia’s companies Act.
To provide leadership in the development and marketing of authentic local tourism experiences through innovative partnerships and help to grow local Indigenous Tourism businesses and make Zambia a preferred tourism destination.
To have a thriving Tourism and National Economy, through networking and sharing authentic educational, memorable, entertaining and enriching tourism experiences.
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To provide leadership in the development and marketing of authentic local tourism experiences through innovative partnerships and help to grow local Indigenous Tourism businesses and make Zambia a preferred tourism destination.
To have a thriving Tourism and National Economy, through networking and sharing authentic educational, memorable, entertaining and enriching tourism experiences.
The purpose of the Zambian Association of Indigenous Tour Operators (ZATO) is to improve the socio-economic situation of the local Indigenous people within the10 provinces of Zambia. ZATO will endeavor to do that through the provision of the following services to Tourism operators, Communities and those looking to start tourism and cultural businesses:
ZATO is determined to encourage innovation in tourism activities and tourism lodging properties by encouraging investment (ownership) among its members and other Zambian Nationals.
The Association aims to position itself as a vehicle to lobby cooperating partners and Government on various issues concerning tourism development in Zambia and also to lobby and promote secure, safe and business friendly working environment for Tourism businesses and their staff.
ZATO is also keen to develop relationships with other Tourism Associations within the country and surrounding regions which have similar values and mandates in the tourism industry.
ZATO will endeavor to work across all sectors of the tourism industry to enable collective support, promotion and marketing of authentic tourism facilities and activities with special focus on Indigenous cultural tourism businesses, development and to share tourism experiences in the country.
ZATO is keen to develop relationships with other Tourism Associations within the country and surrounding regions which have similar values and mandates in the tourism industry.
Dr. Patson Chifumbe
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Shepherd Haafwuma
Kelvin Mwelwa
Eustance Bwalya
On 8th of August, 2023 ZATO signed an MUO with HCAZ to initiate the collaboration on areas of common interest in the Zambian Tourism Industry.
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Are you a council, local traditional leader or tourism stakeholder? Then join Zato & CBI Tourism Leadership Workshop in Samfya.
9 - 14th August 2023
Register directly at info@zatozambia.com
Following ZATO and CBI’s visit to Samfya in June 2022, on a tourism exploration mission and workshop, the Samfya team also decided to visit Livingstone.
On the 18th of August, 2022, the Samfya team's visit finally happened for a 5 days tourism experience and orientation..
Advocating for
fair treatment of SME Tour operators
The Association aims to position itself as a vehicle to lobby cooperating partners and Government on various issues concerning tourism development in Zambia and also to lobby and promote secure, safe and business friendly working environment for Tourism businesses and their staff ZATO is also keen to develop relationships with other Tourism Associations within the country and surrounding regions which have similar values and mandates in the tourism industry.
ZATO is the tourism association in Zambia that helps your business grow. We are strong advocates for your interest. Support you in marketing your products domestic and international.
Be the first to sell new community experiences and stay on top of the lastest government and market information
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