For Immediate Release
February 24, 2023
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Hartsfield-Jackson Hosts H.E. Tadeous Chifamba, Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Airport officials welcome Ambassador with tour of ATL’s Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibit
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari and Airport officials hosted H.E. Tadeous Chifamba, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the U.S., on Thursday, Feb. 23. Facilitated by the Airport’s Office of International Affairs, the visit served as another example of ATL’s work to develop and expand ATL’s international relationships.
During H.E. Tadeous Chifamba’s first visit to ATL, Airport officials hosted a guided tour of “Zimbabwe: A Tradition in Stone,” the Airport Art exhibit located in the pedestrian corridor of the Transportation Mall between Concourse T and Concourse A. The permanent exhibit features a collection of 20 contemporary stone sculptures from 12 of Zimbabwe’s top artists.
GM Balram Bheodari presents gifts to H.E. Tadeous Chifamba.
ATL officials and delegation view “Galactic Dancer” by Tapfuma Gutsa.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
