Also known as: HATAB
Industry advocacy organization representing airlines, hotels, lodges, and tour operators; advocates with government on policy reforms and tourism sector growth.
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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 sectorCresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa opened Ku Muzi Boma on August 18, a cultural dining and entertainment venue combining Botswana cuisine with music, dance, and storytelling. The attraction is available to visitors from across Kasane and aims to encourage tourists to spend more time in the region beyond game drives and lodge meals.
17 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa opened Ku Muzi Boma on August 18, a cultural dining and entertainment venue combining Botswana cuisine with music, dance, and storytelling. The attraction is available to visitors from across Kasane and aims to encourage tourists to spend more time in the region beyond game drives and lodge meals.
17 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
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.
27 August 2026 · 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 →