The Mozambican government has established the National Agency for Tourism Development and Investment (Anditur) to coordinate tourism development, facilitate investment and promote the country as a tourism destination.
According to Lusa, a Cabinet-approved decree mandates the agency to coordinate and monitor tourism investments, support strategic tourism projects and promote public-private partnerships in the sector.
Anidtur will also be responsible for developing digital tourism promotion platforms including a national tourism portal, booking systems and market intelligence tools. The decree also calls for the use of artificial intelligence to personalise visitor experiences, analyse market data and support destination management.
The agency has been tasked with proposing the expansion of Mozambique’s visa exemption programme, which currently applies to citizens of 30 countries.
Other responsibilities include managing tourism development zones, attracting high-end tourism investment, supporting tourism in conservation areas and establishing a digital one-stop shop for tourism businesses. The platform will facilitate business registration, project assessments and certification processes with approvals within 30 days.
