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Botswana named by National Geographic as a must-see destination in 2023
National Geographic has unveiled its Best of the World 2023 list, and Botswana was selected as one of the 25 must-see destinations for the year ahea… read more
Digitalisation & MICE sessions dominate day one of ATLF2022 in Botswana
Tourism leaders and stakeholders from Africa and beyond have gathered in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital for this year’s Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF20220).
For the next three days will look at ways and means of driving Africa’s tourism agenda through an avalanche of experts’ discussions, networking and business engagement … read more
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum assembles industry leaders in Gaborone
Echelons in the tourism industry have arrived in the capital of Botswana, Gaborone ahead of the country’s hosting of the 5th Af… read more
South Africa's Wildlife ranches can offer solutions to Africa's growing conservation challenges
Designated protected areas for wildlife - such as national parks - are the world's principal conservation strategy. But this model to conserve wildlife in Africa is increasingly coming under pressure. Changing climates, volatile economies and political systems, conflicting sentiments around wildlife management practices (like trophy hunting) and… read more
Botswana: e-Visa application system is temporarily interrupted
Botswana's Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announ… read more
Tourism thought leaders in Africa gather in Botswana to look into intra-Africa travel
Intra-Africa travel through intra-Africa trade is expected to top the agenda when the tourism industry’s thought leaders on the continent engage in roundtable discussions in Gaborone in Botswana. This as the fifth Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) kicks off at the Gaborone International Convention Centre of the Grand Palm Hotel on Monday un… read more
Botswana relaxes COVID regs
Botswana no longer has any COVID-19 restrictions on entry.
Travellers no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test on entering the country.
Masks are no longer mandatory in public spaces.
The Botswana Ministry of Health advises residents to ensure they are fully vaccinated.
Keen interest in new ITB Berlin 2023: Over 70 per cent of display area already booked up
Once again, Berlin welcomes the world of international tourism. Taking as its slogan ’OPEN FOR CHANGE’, ITB Berlin is ready to host a live comeback next year. From Tuesday, 7 to Thursday, 9 March 2023, after three years of pandemic-related trade fair restrictions the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show is opening its doors to the travel community … read more
Investing in Zanzibar Tourism
Zanzibar, one of Africa's top tourist destinations will host a major tourism summit next year to exhibit available investment opportunities in the sector and to promote its tourism attractions.
The announcement was made recently by the Zanzibar Tourism Investment Association (ZATIA) which has partnered with Arusha-based event organi… read more
Botswana removes all remaining Covid-19 protocols
Botswana's Ministry of Health yesterday (28 September 2022) announced that with immediate effect all remaining Covid-19 protocols in … read more
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