Steve Harvey, the American actor, television host, author, and businessman, arrived in Zambia today, Wednesday, November 20, for a series of engagements that include tourism promotion.
Harvey’s visit comes as part of a broader effort to enhance Zambia’s global profile, particularly within the African American market, leveraging his wide-reaching network.
This afternoon, he met with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema at State House in Lusaka. The two discussed potential opportunities for collaboration in tourism, with a focus on how Harvey’s influence could help attract more international visitors to the country.
Zambia is seeking to capitalize on his connections to promote its tourism industry globally.
President Hichilema highlighted that despite challenges like the drought affecting tourist sites such as Victoria Falls, Zambia’s tourism sector remains resilient.
He noted that celebrity endorsements, such as Harvey’s, could significantly boost the country’s visibility, particularly in markets where Zambia is less known as a travel destination.
With Zambia’s tourism sector showing signs of growth, the government is hopeful that partnerships with high-profile figures like Harvey will play a key role in diversifying the economy and increasing international visitor numbers.
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