HATAB told: Sovereignty should not be a barrier

Naobeb was the guest speaker at the Hotel and Tourism a of Botswana's (HATAB) annual general meeting in Maun last weekend.

Unequal development within the region and pursuit of local agendas by SADC governments still remains a challenge that can affect regional cooperation in tourism, Naobeb noted. But SADC governments must create and lead barrier-free tourism zones if the development of Trans-Frontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) is to be realised.
Naobeb said although infrastructural projects like interconnecting roads and bridges, the building of lodges and the opening of border posts to facilitate the movement of tourists throughout the region was a positive step, comprehensive joint regional tourism development plans that included a thorough analysis of the state of complementation and competitive resources in participating countries were necessary.