New broom to sweep at RETOSA

Rakorong
Rakorong

Chief executive officer of Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB), Lily Rakorong was recently elected the chairperson of Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA). The organisation is responsible for tourism growth and development as well as marketing across southern Africa member states. It also facilitates and promotes the development of equitable and ethical tourism throughout the region. BusinessWeek Staff Writer PAULINE DIKUELO had a chat with the incoming chairperson

BusinessWeek: What does this position mean to you?

Rakorong: It is a privilege to assume such a strategic role in heading the RETOSA board in achieving two key objectives; that is to increase tourism arrivals and tourism receipts in the SADC region. My role is also to ensure that tourism plays a pivotal role in achieving the key development goals enshrined in the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Plan.

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