30/03/2021
Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer notre manager Sylvie Thuillat , qui a été choisi par HATAB (Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana) pour son service exceptionnel et comme l'un des leaders du tourisme.
Notre boite sous sa direction sera ravie de vous aider à réaliser votre voyage de rêves au Botswana
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Celebrating Women in Tourism
Name:Sylvie Thuillat
Position:General Manager, Africa Under Canvas and Africa Under Canvas Travel & Tours
Chobe, like other districts of Botswana was always heavily relying on the tourism industry. Since March 2020 most of the tourism companies are suffering or closed, this is impacting negatively on all satellite businesses.
It is sad driving through Kasane on Saturday morning to see The High Street almost empty when normally it would be bustling with self-drive shopping and other tourists in the market looking for souvenirs.
However our community courage and resilience to rise above these challenges has been remarkable.
I remember one-day I was buying vegetables at a lady stand in the informal market and suddenly, I recognized her, she used to work at Marina Lodge.
This is only one example amongst many.
We should all be inspired by these women who did not stop at the first hurdle and find a way of earning money in occupation far from their usual to feed their families, retain self respect and keep going on regardless.
I have been in the industry for decades, worked in many countries and have never experienced such an abrupt global halt, in tourism but also as a domino effect on all businesses.
I take courage every day in these women Mother's, grand mother's, daughters, grand daughters, mostly single parents helping, supporting, taking care of each other, in order to go through these unprecedented challenging times.
The women in Botswana are the backbone of society and it is often forgotten!
Their strength, resilience will definitely help bring the country forward and it is also making me stronger and more determined to fight for a better future.
