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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.

04/09/2024

At the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024, ongoing panel discussions are focusing on an immense re-think on Africa's tourism investment opportunities, leveraging Africa’s creative and cultural industries, and enhancing regional collaboration. Experts and leaders are engaging in dynamic dialogues to address challenges, share best practices, and explore opportunities for fostering a resilient and inclusive tourism industry across the continent.

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04/09/2024

11/05/2024

Be there or be told

45 BOTSWANA TOURISM Operating Businesses participate at Africa's Travel Indaba at the Botswana Tourism Organisation Stand.

Africa’s Travel Indaba takes place from the 14th – 16th of May 2024 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC Durban), Durban, South Africa. This tourism fair plays a significant role in the growth of the tourism sector, showcasing the widest variety of Africa’s best tourism products while attracting travel buyers and media from across the globe.

Botswana Tourism has facilitated and will host a total of 45 local tours companies. under its banner to promote and sell their products and packages to the global travel market. The Botswana tourism local suppliers range from small to large scale tour operators offering different products and services including accommodation providers, mobile safari operators, and travel agents, amongst others, all specialising in inbound travel to Botswana.

This record number of Botswana operators participating at Indaba is a demonstration of how Botswana is taking its place in global tourism seriously and employing all strategies to stimulate travel which has started going up on a strong recovery.

During the event, BTO will hold high-level stakeholder engagements to discuss matters that affect travel to Botswana and will also meet regional tourism authorities as we continue to collaborator in driving regional travel as well as collaborate within the tourism space. Additionally, BTO, alongside the local tour operators, will hold pre-scheduled meetings at with various global tourism partners and clients.

Visit the Botswana stand at Hall DEC2, stand number B11 for more information and meetings with the industry.

18/02/2024

18/02/2024

Exciting News for Travelers to Botswana! Ethiopian Airlines Launches New Passenger Flights to Maun!

We are thrilled to announce that Ethiopian Airlines will commence passenger flight operations to and from MUB Maun, Botswana, starting from June 10, 2024 via Luanda, Angola. There will be a brief one-hour stop in Luanda; however, passengers will stay on the plane during this layover. This exciting development will offer travelers even more options to explore the breathtaking beauty of Botswana and its incredible wildlife.

Here are the details of this exciting new service:

Flight Schedule:
Addis Ababa to Maun, Botswana (UPDATE, into Maun direct from Addis, flight Maun to Addis via Ndola)
Three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Aircraft: B738-MAX
Effective Date: June 10, 2024

In addition to Ethiopian Airlines' new service, travelers can also look forward to enhanced connectivity from Windhoek, Namibia, with FlyNamibia's flights to VFA Victoria Falls. Although the connection between Windhoek and Maun has been postponed until April 2025, these upcoming routes will further improve access to beautiful Botswana.

Ethiopian Airlines' new service promises a smooth travel opportunity to our destination. For more information contact [email protected]
Africa's Eden

17/02/2024

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞

Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines is set to introduce scheduled flights into Maun, the main access point for Botswana’s Okavango Delta region.

Ethiopian Airlines will introduce scheduled flights to Maun, which serves as a springboard into the Okavango region.

Flights begin on 10 June operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays using a Boeing 738-MAX.

Ethiopian’s new triangular route will connect Addis Ababa, Ndola, and Maun.

25/01/2024

Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), in collaboration with ZimTrade, will host a Botswana – Zimbabwe Business Forum, Business to Business (B2B) meetings as well as a mini-exhibition between Botswana and Zimbabwean companies on the 8th February 2024 in Maun at Maun Lodge. The main objective of the forum is to explore investment and trade opportunities, promote Botswana as an investment destination of choice, as well as facilitate possible joint-venture partnerships. BITC therefore invites interested companies to register for the Business Forum and mini exhibition.