Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary (PS), Evans Muhanga, has assured stakeholders in the Tourism sector that his Ministry will engage the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry on how to actualise and implement the 24 hour economy.
He has noted various factors to consider, such as labour matters, as employers increase operation hours.
Mr Muhanga has stressed that it is important for the Policy to be actualised in order to enhance economic activities and create more job opportunities, among other benefits.
The Permanent Secretary said this during the Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) Tourism Technical Working Group Meeting, in Lusaka.
Speaking on behalf of the private sector, Tourism Council of Zambia Chairperson, Glyden Mungaila hailed Cabinet’s approval of the 24-hour business operating hours.
Ms Mungaila noted that while many Tourism facilities have long operated without closing hours, the new national measures to protect businesses will broaden the range of activities available to both citizens and visitors.
She, however, appealed for a consultative process to guide interventions based on the unique needs of the travel and tourism industry.
