Also known as: HATAB
Trade association representing airlines, hotels, lodges, and tour operators across Botswana's tourism sector, advocating on policy reforms and industry issues.
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Mmegi
HATAB represents various sectors of the tourism industry namely; airlines, air charters, camps and lodges, conservation and wildlife management, hotels, tour operators, mobile operators, and related services. …
An overview of HATABBotswana Sunday Standard
… ld revive hospitality industry Botswana’s hospitality industry could see a boost in demand after the government retained a P1,500 daily local per diem for public servants, with an accommodation component now subject to receipts, the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana …
Local Per-Diem could revive hospitality industryBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard HATAB chief rejects claims Botswana loses most tourist revenue overseas Botswana’s tourism industry has pushed back against long-standing claims that most of the money spent by international visitors never reaches the country’s economy, arguing that only a fractio …
HATAB chief rejects claims Botswana loses most tourist revenue overseasDaily News Botswana
… A representative of the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB), Mr Jerry Ndakalinga said the delta was relatively rich in diversity, therefore a new study would help in supporting sustainable natural resource management, strengthening conservation financing and e …
Okavango delta economic valuation study overdueDaily News Botswana
… Speaking at the launch, vice chairperson of the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) Mr Tebogo Boalotswe said the industry had a deeper responsibility in shaping Botswana’s future beyond tourism revenues and conservation. …
Early childhood development priorityMmegi
Speaking at the 41st annual Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference in Maun last week, Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi said tourism has been identified as a key pillar under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP).Mmolo …
Botswana sets ambitious tourism targets to drive sector growthDaily News Botswana
… Launched in August 2024, the Botswana Air Access Initiative brings together key stakeholders including CAAB, Botswana Tourism Organisation, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre, and the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB). …
Aviation ambitions soarBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Air Botswana price hike raises fresh fears for tourism The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) has warned that a new fuel surcharge introduced by Air Botswana risks undermining an already fragile tourism sector, adding cost pressure at a time w …
Air Botswana price hike raises fresh fears for tourismBotswana Sunday Standard
… At the HATAB conference in Maun, industry leaders pointed to renewed investor interest in lodges, camps and digital travel platforms. …
Botswana courts tourism capital as red tape and land delays biteMmegi
The findings were commissioned by the government through the World Bank.Speaking at the opening of the 41st Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference, the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, said the findings revealed that Botswana remai …
World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sectorHATAB represents multiple tourism industry sectors including airlines, hotels, lodges, and tour operators, providing members with representation, marketing, networking, and training while advocating with government on policy reforms such as per diem system changes and visa processing improvements.
14 hours ago · Mmegi →
HATAB represents multiple tourism industry sectors including airlines, hotels, lodges, and tour operators, providing members with representation, marketing, networking, and training while advocating with government on policy reforms such as per diem system changes and visa processing improvements.
14 hours ago · Mmegi →
Botswana's government has retained a P1,500 daily local per diem for public servants, with P900 now requiring receipts for accommodation at licensed hospitality establishments from September 1, 2026, while P600 for meals and incidental expenses will not require receipts. The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana said the move could boost demand in the hospitality industry.
17 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's Hospitality and Tourism Association has disputed long-standing claims that most international visitor spending never reaches the country's economy, arguing that only a fraction is retained abroad as travel agent commissions.
14 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Stakeholders at a recent ORI and And Beyond partnership signing argued that a fresh economic valuation study of the Okavango Delta is needed, noting the delta is an evolving ecosystem and updated research could support conservation financing, guide development, and inform policy.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education has launched training for early childhood development practitioners, with Minister Nono Kgafela-Mokoka arguing that investment in early years produces the highest social and economic returns and that early childhood development is foundational for learning, human capital development, social cohesion, and national prosperity.
18 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
At a HATAB conference in Maun, the Minister of Environment and Tourism said Botswana aims to increase tourist arrivals to 2.7 million by 2033, extend average stay from 4.9 to 7.9 nights, and make tourism the top GDP contributor by 2030, under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
29 April 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's aviation sector is undergoing expansion to attract international carriers including Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. The Civil Aviation Authority plans to expand the Kasane runway and construct a new airport in Maun within three to five years to address capacity constraints and enhance connectivity to the northern region.
29 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana has warned that a new fuel surcharge introduced by Air Botswana risks undermining the already fragile tourism sector by adding cost pressure at a time when demand remains uneven.
27 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
At the HATAB conference in Maun, industry leaders reported renewed investor interest in lodges, camps and digital travel platforms, but persistent regulatory delays and policy friction are slowing deals.
27 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A World Bank analysis commissioned by the government found that Botswana remains heavily dependent on high-end wildlife tourism, according to remarks by the Minister of Environment and Tourism at the 41st Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana conference.
23 April 2026 · Mmegi →