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TCZ MEMBERSHIP

Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) is private sector membership driven intermediary organisation established under the Registrar of Societies Act of the Laws of Zambia. TCZ was established in 1997.

TCZ has three types of memberships namely the corporate membership, the association membership and voluntary membership.

Membership to the TCZ is voluntary and enhances policy advocacy as it provides a single voice for the private sector in the tourism sector.

Corporate members are individual tourism enterprises that relatively bigger and directly affiliate to TCZ.

Corporate members:

  1. A & K Safari Lodge & Wilderness Safaris
  2. Ana Tree Lodge
  3. Chichele Safaris
  4. Contractsure Services Limited
  5. Crystal Car Hire Limited/Crystal Solutions Ltd
  6. Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka
  7. Kwalata Safaris Ltd
  8. Le Elementos Boutique Hotel
  9. Livingstone Adventures
  10. MICE Academy Zambia
  11. Minor International Hotels
  12. Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere Lusaka
  13. Ntanda Ventures
  14. Palmwood Lodges and Safari Camps
  15. Protea Hotels Zambia Ltd
  16. Radisson Blu Hotel
  17. Safari Tourism Insurance Brokers (SATIB)
  18. Shamba Safaris and Nemchem International
  19. South African Airways
  20. Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel
  21. Taj Pamodzi Hotel
  22. Tecla Hotels and Lodges
  23. Travelport Zambia
  24. Voyagers Zambia Limited
  25. Zambian Breweries

Association membership is where a tourism association chooses to become a member of TCZ.

Membership of TCZ

  1. Africa Travel Association (ATA)
  2. Aircraft Owners and Operators Association (AOOA)
  3. Board of Airline Representatives (BAR)
  4. Eco-Tourism Association of Zambia (ETAZ)
  5. Hotel and Catering Association of Zambia (HCAZ)
  6. Livingstone Tourist Associations (LTA)
  7. Lower Zambezi Operators Association (LZOA)
  8. Luangwa Safari Association (LSA)
  9. Kafue Park Operators Association (KPOA)
  10. Professional Hunters Association of Zambia (PHAZ)
  11. Safari Hunters Associations of Zambia (SHAZ)
  12. Tour Operators Association of Zambia (TOAZ)
  13. Travel Agencies Association of Zambia (TAAZ)
  14. Wildlife Producers Association of Zambia (WPAZ)

Voluntary Membership

The third type of membership includes individuals or any company that has interest in tourism business.

Discover Zambia

TCZ is helping you to discover everything that Zambia has to offer all in one place so you can easily find the necessary information to make your trip to Zambia the best one yet!

  • Zambia is a country full of rivers, lakes, waterfalls and so many other beautiful landmarks.
  • One of the best places on earth to view an extensive range of wildlife and birdlife.
  • Home to some incredible activities such as white water rafting, bungee jumping, game viewing and swimming on the edge of Victoria Falls.
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Mandate and Objectives of TCZ

Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) is a not-for-profit private sector membership-driven organisation with a total membership of thirteen (13) Tourism Enterprise Associations that represent over 400 enterprises ranging from small, medium to large enterprises in the tourism sector. These enterprises are mainly small guest houses, lodges, small hotels, restaurants and bars, catering services, car hire services, camping, tour operators, large hotels, etc. TCZ’s current operational objectives are:

with the private sector on developing, licensing and providing an enabling environment in the tourism business in Zambia through which to address and deal with issues of relevance to business interest.

for the tourism industry in interfacing with government and the general public.

sustainable tourism within Zambia, and to improve the standards of services offered by Zambian tourism organisations.

with professionalism and ethics in the development and promotion of tourism.

the importance and positive role of tourism in national, economic, social and environmental matters.

such information as may be of benefit to members, authorities and public.

with input in the marketing of tourism and Zambia as a destination.

development services to members about market access and product development.

policy advocacy and participate in formulation of legislation to preserve the interests of members.

As an apex body for all tourism enterprises and associations in Zambia, TCZ's main activities are anchored on its mandate which is to drive the growth of the tourism industry by influencing government policy towards creating an enabling business environment. TCZ achieves these objectives through its regular policy dialogue with government on emerging, legislative and regulatory issues of public policy.

The above objectives are carried out through providing a forum for discussion and a structure for action, leadership and coordination, communication channels and networking as an integral part of the new collaborative approach in sectoral economic planning and implementation by the Zambian government.

In this regard, TCZ is represented on the Sector Advisory Group of the tourism, environment and natural resources sector of government.

 

Benefits of being a member of TCZ

As a member of the Tourism Council of Zambia you will have access to:

  1. Professional business advisory services and information to members on legislation and regulations affecting the industry.
  2. Policy, legal advice on conditions of employment, wages, and other labour matters relating to the tourism Industry.
  3. Provision of newsletters, official information and statistics pertaining to the tourism sector, both at national and global levels.
  4. Advice on licensing and assistance, where possible, on licensing matters liaising with authorities.
  5. Market access through promotions and exhibitions of tourism products through co-operation and co-ordination with other related institutions at both national and global scale.
  6. Assistance in improving standards and creating a sense of ethics and professionalism in the tourism industry.
  7. Benefits from capacity building of member enterprises’ staff training courses and involvement with government and other bodies. This is aimed at the upgrading and extension of training skills acquisition facilities.
  8. Public relations activities to promote awareness of the industry and therefore the possibility to expand business opportunities.
  9. Annual General Congress or Stakeholders' Conference to bring industry operations together.
  10. TCZ member’s certificate provided for display. This is issued to only members and indicates recommended establishments.
  11. Membership cards to assist identification of members, which also signifies a commitment to common interest and values, the promotion of professionalism and of compliance to TCZ’s Code of Conduct.
  12. Membership certificates for identification and information sharing purposes. This membership certificate will be used during Grading and Classification to provide ‘at a glance’ identification of members.
  13. The card also helps facilitate and discounts for accommodation at member hotels through the Hotel Catering Association of Zambia (HCAZ).
  14. Rebates on air tickets for marketing travel outside the country on airlines affiliated to TCZ.
  15. Networking activities of B2B, business development services and access to online web listing, specialised training, market access, business statistics and market information on request.
  16. Regular interface with government officials such as monthly breakfast meetings with ministries offering you an opportunity to submit business concerns to public authorities.
  17. Intermediation and representation at the Tourism Enterprise Licensing Committee, etc.
  18. TCZ is represented on various committees and statutory boards of government institutions.
 

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Physical Address:

Tourism Council of Zambia

8th Floor Protea Hotel by Marriott

Lusaka Tower

P.O Box 36561, Lusaka

Mobile:

+260 977 704059

Office Tel./Fax:

+260 211 290436

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