The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), a non- profit organisation formed to lead the outbound tour operators in India, announced on 19 March 2012 that they have joined hands with Zimbabwe to form India-Zimbabwe Travel Council (IZTC).

The said announcement was made in by Arthur OG Mutambara, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe in presence of the Zimbabwe Government officials and stakeholders from Indian and Zimbabwe travel industry.

IZTC will consist of nine members, which will include three members of OTOAI, three from Zimbabwe Tourism Promotion Authority and will also include representatives of the Zimbabwe Embassy and respective Ministries.