The new Victoria Falls airport is playing a key role in attracting low-cost carriers into the destination from Johannesburg and Harare, says Glenn Stutchbury, ceo of Cresta Hotels. Airfares were traditionally one of the highest costs when travelling into Zimbabwe, but with greater choice between legacy and low cost carriers, travellers will be able to find better deals, he adds. “We are starting to see some value coming into what is usually one of the highest costs,” he adds.
The benefits of this are likely to be felt far beyond Vic Falls, says Glenn, who believes that it will serve as a hub for various destinations. “The fact that Victoria Falls is centric allows one to also consider Chobe for part of the trip, as either a day visit, or an add-on to Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe.”
