HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI Represents Clevenard at Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) 2026, Promoting Zambia's Tourism, Trade, Investment, and Global Partnerships
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – June 2026 – HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI, Clevenard Zambia Director and Zambian Tourism Ambassador, proudly participated in the Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) 2026, held from 4th to 6th June 2026 at the prestigious Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.
His attendance at Zambia's leading tourism and travel exhibition reflects Clevenard's growing commitment to supporting Zambia's tourism industry, enhancing the country's international visibility, attracting investment, promoting trade, and creating meaningful partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic development.
Organized under the theme "Building Authentic and Sustainable Tourism Through Partnerships," ZATEX 2026 brought together government officials, tourism authorities, investors, hospitality professionals, travel operators, development partners, international buyers, diplomats, media organizations, and business leaders from Zambia and around the world. The Expo served as an important platform for discussing the future of tourism, strengthening industry collaboration, and showcasing Zambia as one of Africa's most promising destinations for tourism and investment.
For HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI, participation in ZATEX 2026 represented far more than attendance at an industry event. It was an opportunity to engage directly with key stakeholders, learn from industry experts, explore emerging tourism trends, identify new business opportunities, and better understand how Clevenard can contribute to Zambia's long-term development through international promotion and strategic global engagement.
As Clevenard Zambia Director, HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI is dedicated to utilizing Clevenard's international media platforms, business networking initiatives, tourism promotion programs, and investment-focused activities to introduce Zambia to wider global audiences. His vision is to ensure that Zambia's unique strengths—including its tourism attractions, cultural heritage, natural resources, entrepreneurial talent, and investment opportunities—receive the international recognition they deserve.
Throughout the Expo, HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI held discussions with tourism stakeholders, business executives, investors, tourism boards, hospitality operators, policymakers, and international buyers. These interactions provided valuable insights into how Zambia can continue to increase visitor arrivals, attract foreign direct investment, strengthen regional cooperation, and create employment opportunities through a thriving tourism sector.
One of the notable moments during the event was his engagement with former Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba, where discussions focused on promoting Zambia internationally and leveraging partnerships that support the country's tourism growth strategy. Their exchange highlighted the importance of collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders in building a competitive and sustainable tourism industry.
Another significant highlight of the Expo was the interaction between Her Honour the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, and HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI. During the event, the Vice President greeted the Clevenard Zambia Director, reflecting the spirit of collaboration and stakeholder engagement that is essential to advancing Zambia's tourism, trade, and economic development agenda.
HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI also visited the Namibian exhibition stand, where he met with His Excellency the Ambassador of Namibia and members of the Namibian delegation. Their discussions centered on strengthening regional cooperation, encouraging tourism exchanges, facilitating business networking, and exploring opportunities for African countries to work together in promoting the continent as a preferred destination for tourism, investment, and cultural exchange.
The Expo provided an excellent environment for networking with international hosted buyers from key global markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, China, Japan, and several African countries. More than 100 exhibitors representing tourism, hospitality, aviation, travel, conservation, and investment sectors participated in the event, showcasing products, services, destinations, and opportunities that contribute to Zambia's growing tourism economy.
According to HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI, Zambia possesses extraordinary assets that position it for success on the global stage. These include world-renowned tourism attractions, rich cultural diversity, abundant wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, growing infrastructure, investment-friendly policies, and a youthful entrepreneurial population eager to contribute to national development.
"ZATEX 2026 has provided an invaluable opportunity to learn, connect, and explore practical solutions that can help elevate Zambia's global profile. Through Clevenard's international media network and business platforms, we have an opportunity to showcase Zambia to the world, attract strategic partnerships, encourage investment, promote tourism, and create opportunities that benefit local communities and businesses," he stated.
He further emphasized that increasing international awareness of Zambia remains a critical component of sustainable economic growth. Through stronger global visibility, Zambia can attract more tourists, investors, development partners, entrepreneurs, and international organizations interested in contributing to the country's progress.
The participation of Clevenard Zambia at ZATEX 2026 demonstrates the organization's broader commitment to serving as a bridge between Zambia and the international community. Through media exposure, international networking, business promotion, tourism marketing, and strategic partnerships, Clevenard aims to contribute meaningfully to Zambia's development while opening new doors for collaboration across sectors.
As Clevenard continues to expand its global footprint, Zambia remains a strategic priority within its vision of connecting nations, businesses, institutions, communities, and opportunities across continents. The organization believes that tourism, trade, investment, culture, and innovation can serve as powerful drivers of economic transformation and international cooperation.
Invitation to the Clevenard Open Project 2026 – Alicante, Spain
Building on the momentum generated through international engagement initiatives such as ZATEX 2026, HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI extends a warm invitation to government officials, tourism boards, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, students, members of the African diaspora, and the general public to participate in the Clevenard Open Project 2026, scheduled to take place from 27th to 30th August 2026 in Alicante, Spain.
The Clevenard Open Project has become one of the organization's flagship international events, bringing together participants from across Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and other regions of the world. The event provides a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge sharing, investment promotion, tourism marketing, cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, education, and international collaboration.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with decision-makers, industry leaders, government representatives, investors, innovators, community leaders, and professionals from various sectors. The event aims to foster meaningful partnerships that create economic opportunities, encourage sustainable development, and strengthen global cooperation.
For Zambia, the Clevenard Open Project presents a valuable opportunity to showcase the country's tourism attractions, investment opportunities, business potential, cultural heritage, and development achievements to an international audience. It also provides a platform for Zambian businesses, institutions, entrepreneurs, and tourism stakeholders to build relationships with potential partners from around the world.
HRH Dr Mwanta Ishima Sanken'i VI encourages all interested individuals and organizations to take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with global stakeholders and contribute to building a more connected and prosperous future.
About Clevenard
Clevenard is a global media, business networking, tourism, trade, and investment promotion platform dedicated to connecting people, businesses, institutions, governments, and opportunities across continents. Through digital media, international conferences, business forums, trade missions, interviews, tourism promotion campaigns, and strategic partnerships, Clevenard promotes economic growth, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, education, innovation, and international collaboration.
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- 6 Jun, 2026
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