Ms. M. T. Gango - M. T. Gango

Lecturer Ms. M. T. Gango

Qualifications:

Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism
Unlocking Your Employability – University of Queensland (Online Certificate)
Honors Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management 
Trade Test Class 1 Waiter and Chef.
National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management 
National Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Summary of  experience:

M.Tiny Gango is a Lecturer in the Accounting and Finance Department lecturing
Food and Beverage Services and Management and Rooms Division. Along with
lecturing these theoretical and practical modules, dissertation supervision is also
part of the competency profile. She is a Trustee for a Non-Profit making charity
organization called Virtuous Women International, a shareholder for a tour
Operating Company called En-Hakkore Travel and Tours, an examiner for
ITTD (ZIMDEF), an adjudicator for Amai’s Cook-out competitions as well as a
consultant for Simukai Vocational Training Center. Previous work experience
was at Manica Skyview Hotel as an Operations Manager, Golden Peacock as a
Guest Relations supervisor and at Holiday Inn as a banqueting waitress.

Research Interests:

Accessible tourism, Indigenous Cuisine innovation, culture
and heritage, health and wellness as well as Green tourism initiatives in
mountain areas.

 Selected Publications and conference papers: Shereni, N.C., Mutana-Simango, S.,
Gango, M.T. (2023). Religious Tourism: Exploring Experiences of Spirituality,
Place Attachment, and Well-Being in Zimbabwe. In: Counted, V., Ramkissoon,
H., Captari, L.E., Cowden, R.G. (eds) Place, Spirituality, and Well-Being.
Religion, Spirituality and Health: A Social Scientific Approach, vol 7. Springer,
Cham. https://doi.org 10.1007/978-3-031-39582-6_15
Mutana S & Gango T (2021) The Economics of second home tourism in Manica
Highlands of Zimbabwe. A case for Vumba. Accepted for Conference Presentation
SAMC 2022.
Mutana S, Gango M.T. and Shereni NC (2021) Mountain tourism in the aftermath of
Cyclone Idai. A case of Chimanimani Zimbabwe. Accepted for Conference
presentation SAMC 2022.
 Mutana S, Mukwada G& Gango M.T. (2021) Local community’s perceptions on
mountain tourism and development in Vumba Manica Highlands- Presented at SAMC
2022

Contact Details:

(Institutional email address and phone number) tgango@lsu.ac.zw
0772893351 Landine extention is 137. Office 307.