Botswana Tourism

Name: Botswana Tourism
Address: P/Bag 275, Gaborone, BW
Telephone: +2673913111

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Botswana is truly one of Africa's top tourism destinations,with wildlife,bird-life, and a strong commitment to wildlife protection, environmental conservation, and preservation of cultural heritage.

05/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF): Africa’s Travel, Tourism and Aviation CEOs & Executives Forum

Our 5th panel for today focuses on ‘Sports Tourism – A prescription for healthier product and tourism experience diversification in Africa’s tourism sector’.

Moderator Natalia Rosa – CEO, Big Ambitions and Project Lead - SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance, South Africa, explores key insights for sports tourism with Tuelo Serufho – CEO, Botswana National Olympic Committee, Nonnie Kubeka – Head, Gauteng Conventions & Events Bureau, South Africa, Prof. Urmilla Bob – School of Agriculture, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and Gabriel Ajala – CEO/Founder, African Sports Unified.

05/09/2024

Day 2 of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF).

05/09/2024

Discover our Exhibition Area, where we proudly showcase the best of Africa.

With a wide range of businesses from across the continent, including Botswana’s national airline, travel and tourism operators, designers, producers, food businesses, authors, and so much more, experience the vibrant talent and creativity of Pan-Africa.

Visit the exhibitors during at the Grand Palm and immerse yourself in the richness of Africa.

05/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF): Africa’s Travel, Tourism and Aviation CEOs & Executives Forum

Our 4th panel discussion is on the ‘Africa Tourist Experience 2030: The value of Environmental and Heritage conservation as big tourism demand generators and employment creators in Africa’.

Moderator Olayinka Bandele – Chief/Senior Economist, Inclusive Industrialisation Section, UNECA, Subregional Office for Southern Africa explores key insights with Kaddu Sebunya – CEO, Africa Wildlife Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya, Memory Momba Kamthunzi – Executive Director, Malawi Tourism Council and Abena Amo - Deputy Director, Standards & Quality Assurance, Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana.

05/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF): Africa’s Travel, Tourism and Aviation CEOs & Executives Forum

Our 3rd panel for today focuses on ‘Digital Disruption in Tourist Accommodation - Understanding the convergence between the Short-term Rentals, traditional tourist accommodation, community support and smart policies’.

Moderator Anthony Sefako - Chief Operations Officer, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre, leads an open discussion with Jeanette Moloto - Director Global Sales South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa & West Africa , Marriott International, Havar Bauck - Director, Savanna Sunrise Ltd and CEO, Hotel Online, Kenya, Dr Edward Ackah-Nyamike Jnr - President, Ghana Hotel Association and Mbali Mngomezulu - Manager of Business Development - Mastercard & Grading Assessor Accreditation CATHSETA.

05/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF): Africa’s Travel, Tourism and Aviation CEOs & Executives Forum

Our second panel for today focuses on ‘Beyond the Pitch: What hotel and hospitality investors and financiers would like to know’.

Moderator Robyn Williams – Valor Hospitality as Head of Strategy, explores key insights for investors with Christelle Grohmann – Director, BDO, South Africa, Lasse Ristolainen – Principal, Development, Kasada Capital Management, South Africa, Hamza Farooqui – Founder and CEO of Millat Group, South and Mokwena Morulane – CEO, Cresta Hotels, Southern Africa.

05/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF): Africa’s Travel, Tourism and Aviation CEOs & Executives Forum

Our first panel discussion is on ‘The State of Africa’s Visa Openness and its impact on Destination Africa 2030’

Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa – CEO, Tourism Business Council of South Africa leads the hard talk with panellists Daphine Lekipaika – Trade in Services Expert, AfCFTA Secretariat, Aaron Munetsi – CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa, Elcia Grandcourt – Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism, Spain and Christian Gakwaya – CEO & Founder of Rwanda Events Group.

05/09/2024

7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards Day 3

Insightful discussions and solutions for advancing intra-African travel and tourism continue at taking place at the GICC.

Join us for the LIVE stream on our page.

04/09/2024

Day 2 of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) concludes with a B2B Networking Cocktail.

This evening promises an unforgettable networking experience, bringing together guests from across the continent. As the sun sets on another beautiful day in Botswana, new connections will be forged and opportunities explored for advancing intra-African travel and tourism .

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2: Panel Discussions

Our last panel of the day is on ‘Actualising AfCFTA Protocols to unlocking travel and tourism business growth opportunities for small and established enterprises in Africa’.

Moderator, Lee-Anne Bac – Director, BDO, South Africa leads a hard talk with panellists Beatrice Chaytor - Head of Division | Trade in Services, Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights and Digital, AfCFTA Secretariat, Oreneile Padipadi - Director, Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Botswana, Susan Ongalo – CEO, Kenya Tourism Federation and Co-Chair, Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA) and Gabriel Ajala – CEO/Founder, African Sports Unified.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2: Panel Discussions

Elcia Grandcourt – Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism led a panel discussion on “The Balancing Act: Leveraging Africa’s Creative, Cultural Industries and Tourism Attractions as its competitive strength in the global tourism market place”.

She is joined by panallists Dr. Takaruza Munyanyiwa - Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe, Mpume Mabuza - President & Board Chairperson AAVEA and CEO of Downtown Music Hub, Johannesburg, South Africa and Ross Volk - Managing Director, MSC Cruises, South Africa.

04/09/2024

Welcome to the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards Day 2

Today marks the official opening of . Taking place at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC), the event inspires discussions and actionable solutions around charting new pathways for economic growth through travel and tourism.

04/09/2024

We mourn the passing of our Honourable Minister with a commitment to continue his legacy of developing tourism and contributing to the enhancement of the lives of the people.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2: Panel Discussions

Scenes from a panel discussion on ‘The Pan African Tourism Fund: The Big Re-think on Africa Tourism Investment for Tourism Infrastructure and Accommodation’ moderated by Nils Heckscher – Managing Director, Head of Africa PKF Hospitality, South Africa.

Panellists included Kamil Abdul-Karrim – Managing Director, PAM GOLDING Tourism & Hospitality Consulting (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, Kelotsositse Olebile – CEO, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa – CEO, Tourism Business Council of South Africa, and Justine Shipanga-Gcilishe – Manager: Investor Services - Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2: Panel Discussions

For the second session of Day 2, an insightful panel discussion on accelerating the implementation of the AfCFTA through the Tourism, Creatives and Cultural Industries took place.

Panellists included H.E. Albertus Aochamub – Namibian Ambassador to France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Monaco, Chimbidzikai Mapfumo – National Professional Officer, Culture, UNESCO, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Hon. Mark Okraku - Mantey – Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana, and Kwakye Donkor – Chief Executive Office, Africa Tourism Partners.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2

We are always proud to showcase Botswana's rich culture and heritage through song and dance. Mabutswapele Cultural Dance Troupe brought these traditions to life, captivating the audience with their electrifying performance.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2: Official Opening

The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, with Acting President Slumber Tsogwane as the officiant, is a key Pan-African event focused on advancing Africa’s travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation sectors. The forum serves as a pivotal platform for stakeholders to network, exchange insights and develop strategies aimed at boosting intra-Africa travel and tourism. It emphasizes enhancing the brand equity of "Destination Africa" and underscores tourism as a critical economic pillar for diversifying African economies. As the only forum of its kind on the continent, it plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable growth and development in these sectors.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2

“Botswana’s commitment to the tourism sector keeps growing,” says Elcia Grandcourt — Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism during her address.

With intra-African travel and tourism having long been recognised as powerful engines of economic development, capable of fostering deeper regional integration, creating jobs, and enhancing cultural exchange, Grandcourt emphasised that connectivity "can help unleash Africa’s full potential.”

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2

Sharing a message by AfCFTA Secretariat, Director, Trade in Services, Investment, IPR and Digital Trade - AfCFTA Secretariat, Emily Mburu-Ndoria noted that creative and tourism industries are “the heartbeats of the continent.” She further elaborated that “they are not just economic drivers” but are “custodians and historians”.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2

Acting Minister of Environment and Tourism, Honourable Nnaniki W. Makwinja, shares Welcome Remarks at .

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2

The opening prayer for is being led by Rev Paddy Mapitse.

04/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 2

We welcome His Honour The Acting President of the Republic of Botswana Mr. Slumber Tsogwane.

Award-winning KTM Choir led the National Anthem.

04/09/2024

7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards Day 2 Delegates Arrival

Welcome to the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards Day 2Today marks the official opening of . Taking pl...

04/09/2024

04/09/2024

"Only 48% of initial sales prospects are followed up on, but 80% of sales are made between the fifth and twelfth contact."

Richmond Frimpong, Co-Chair of the African Economic Zones Chamber, delivered an enlightening presentation at that highlights the need for African tourism businesses to be persistent when selling their products.

The Rendzo Network's Septi Bukula shared 10 essential steps for the gathered entrepreneurs to successfully develop, market and sell their tourism products. He urged businesses to seek to position themselves in the "blue ocean", a term used to describe an uncontested market space.

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03/09/2024

What an epic start to Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards!

Day 1 was packed with business-to-business sessions, speed marketing, insightful masterclasses, impactful discussions, and powerful connections.

Join us tomorrow for the official opening and Day 2 proceedings.

03/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 1: Masterclass Session

Nosiphiwo Mahlangu – Lecturer: Tourism Management, University of South Africa shared the importance of technology in modern tourism and connectivity.

Incorporating digital transformation for tourism businesses, Mahlangu urges the industry to establish a strong online presence and embrace technologies that connect tourism businesses with potential customers.

03/09/2024

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) Day 1: Masterclass Session

Dr. Brian Mahosi – Lecturer: Department of Applied Management, University of South Africa gave an Entrepreneurship Masterclass on ‘Pathways to success: Sustainability of Tourism Based SMMEs’.

Dr. Mahosi outlined the development goals being pursued by the tourism industry noting that opportunities are limited when working along. “When people work together, we are able to access bigger markets. That is one of the things we must advocate for as the tourism industry and SMMEs,” stresses Dr. Mahosi.

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Day 2 of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF).

Welcome to the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards Day 2

Welcome to the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards Day 2 Today marks the official opening of #ATLF2024. Taking place at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC), the event inspires discussions and actionable solutions around charting new pathways for economic growth through travel and tourism.

Welcome to the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards Day 2

#iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #GorogaMoBotswana #ATLF2024

Welcome to the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards

#iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #GorogaMoBotswana #ATLF2024

MEET OUR 2024 CONSUMER FAIR OPERATORS Regent Group Hotels has properties including hotels and Manong Game Lodge all based in wonderful locations. Each property has its own characteristics and personality, and gives guests a unique experience every time they visit. With a strong commitment to providing an exciting hospitality experience, the Group is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of both domestic and international customers by providing friendly, caring and excellent service. Learn about how Regent Group Hotels gives customers personalised services at the BTO Tourism Pavilion. #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #RediscoverBotswana #GorogaMoBotswana #consumerfair2024

MEET OUR 2024 CONSUMER FAIR OPERATORS Tsabong Eco-tourism Camel Park is a unique community-based project and a must-visit destination in Botswana. A collaborative effort between the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) and the villages of Tsabong, Maubelo, and Maleshe, this exclusive, eco-friendly park is located just 10 km from Tsabong in the scenic Kgalagadi region. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including camel rides, quad biking, and guided safari walks. The park also offers excellent facilities, such as a restaurant and bar, camping sites, and comfortable Meru tented accommodations. Explore the Kgalagadi by visiting Tsabong Ecotourism Camel Park at the BTO Tourism Pavilion. #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #RediscoverBotswana #GorogaMoBotswana #consumerfair2024

MEET OUR 2024 CONSUMER FAIR OPERATORS Amariah Guest House operates three elegant properties in Kasane and Kazungula, offering stylish yet affordable accommodations for both traveling professionals and tourists. Ideal for those visiting Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, or cultural villages in Namibia and Zambia, Amariah provides comfort and convenience. Guests can also book a range of activities and excursions, including safari game drives, boat cruises, and day trips to Victoria Falls. Committed to exceptional value and unforgettable experiences, Amariah Guest House ensures a memorable stay for every guest. Discover serenity in Chobe by visiting Amariah Guest House at the BTO Tourism Pavilion #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #RediscoverBotswana #GorogaMoBotswana #consumerfair2024

𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 Tonight, we Immerse ourselves in the vibrant rhythms and captivating movements at the Xere Cultural Festival! We experience the richness of our heritage through traditional dances that tell stories of our ancestors and celebrate the beauty of our culture. #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #BotswanaTourism

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 Join us tonight as we celebrate and honor #TeamBotswana at our exclusive gala dinner and catch all the unforgettable moments as we welcome and celebrate our incredible team! #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #BotswanaTourism #GorogaMoBotswana

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘

TEAM BOTSWANA WELCOME CEREMONY

This year, The Botswana Tourism Organisation participated as a Platinum Sponsor for the Horse Race at the 50th Ghanzi Show. Just in case you missed it, there were thrilling horse races, captivating cultural poetry and dance performances as well as a stunning livestock parade to showcase Botswana's healthy livestock! It really was a was a celebration of our rich heritage and tradition. Watch the highlights and experience the vibrant spirit of Ghanzi! #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #BotswanaTourism #GorogaMoBotswana

𝐀 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐘 '𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏' 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 The 'Xere Group' performed at the Xere Cultural Festival Press Conference, giving us a mesmerizing preview of what’s to come! This is just a taste of the many incredible performances they will showcase at the festival. #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #GorogaMoBotswana

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 | Fairground Holdings We were thrilled to host Nametso Phiri from Twenty3 Travel & Tours at our stall. Discover the best of Botswana with their exclusive camping amenities, cultural experiences, and city tours. Don't miss out — pass by our stall to find out more! #iLoveBotswana #DestinationBotswana #BotswanaTourism #GorogaMoBotswana

His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi on the Okavango Delta: "Come to the Delta in our winter months—your summer months—May, June, July, and partly August, when the vegetation is dry and beige. During this time, there is water in the Delta, which is the highlight of the Okavango Delta. The animals come out, and can be seen clearly as they are not hidden in the bushes. They converge around the Delta, which is the most dependable source of water. You will witness the true beauty of nature, everything that God created in its natural state displayed right before your eyes."