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5th World Culinary Awards: South Africa named Africa's Best Culinary Destination 2024
The winners of the 5th World Culinary Awards, the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the culinary industry, have been announced. … read more
Ethiopian Airlines honoured with Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been recognized for its exceptional service with the prestigious “Outstanding Tourism Transportation Award” at the 2024 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) in Gaborone, Botswana.
This award highlights the airline’s commitment to providing top-tier travel experiences and sustainability initiati… read more
Nnaniki Makwinja sworn-in as Botswana’s Environment & Tourism Minister
In a significant development, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi has appointed Nnaniki Wilhemina Tebogo Makwinja as the new Minister of Environment and Tourism.
The swearing-in ceremony took place today, September 9, 2024. This appointment comes in the wake of the sudden passing of the former Minister, Dumezweni… read more
African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024: Catalyzing transformation in tourism
The African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is poised to redefine the landscape of travel, tourism, and investments across Africa. Und… read more
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024: empowering African Tourism and unleashing global opportunities
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is set to be an unprecedented convergence of tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators from across the globe. Hosted in the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, this year’s forum promises to redefine the future of African tourism, with a spotlight on the highly anticipate… read more
ATLF 2024: Paving the way for African Tourism, Creatives, and Cultural industries
The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place from September 3 to 6, 2024, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and… read more
Botswana begins screening travellers for mpox at ports of entry
The Government of Botswana has implemented surveillance checks for the mpox virus at its main trade ports of entry on 19 August 2024. These are the countries main airports, Sir Seretse K… read more
Status of the Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study
The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project is an ambitious collaborative initiative that involves both Namibia and Botswana, and it is currently in the process of evaluating various bids to select a consultant who will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study. According to Moemedi Matsoga, who serves as the Chief Public Relat… read more
Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana to collaborate
Transportation leaders from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana have recently ratified a preliminary trilateral agreement. This agreement is centered around the execution of the Ponta Techobanine Railway Project, a significant undertaking valued at US$6.5 billion.
The project's primary objective is to bolster the transpo… read more
Sun International returns to Botswana via GICC takeover
Seven years after exiting its investments in the country, Sun International is returning via the purchase of Peermont Holdings, the majority owner of the Grand Palm Hotel and Convention Centre in Gaborone.
Sun International, the South African giant which is one of Africa’s largest tourism and leisure operators, left the count… read more
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