The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Hospitality and Tourism Association Botswana (HATAB) Ms Lily Rakorong addressing the HATAB Annual Conference today in Maun highlighted that efforts to improve the tourism industry are ongoing.
The CEO said that they have held discussions with Ministries that are key stakeholders in the tourism industry like Ministry of Health, Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
Ms Rakorong said that the discussions centered around issues such as risk management measures to avoid future shocks on health; long term restrictions on importation of selected vegetables; and park entrance fees for professional guides, Botswana staff and tour operators.
HATAB is holding its annual conference in Maun under the theme “Tourism: An Engine that Fosters Sustainable and Inclusive Growth”. The two day conference will end tomorrow the 21st April 2023.
