The Botswana Air Access project, as it is known, is a collaborative national destination initiative focused on improving international air access to the country and aims to positively impact tourism, investment and trade. The project is led by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) in collaboration with the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO), the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), Business Botswana (BB), Travel Agents Association of Botswana (TAABOT) and the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB). The partners recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to initialise the project.
Speaking at the MoU signing, CAAB CEO, Dr Bao Mosinyi said Botswana's strategic location and its potential as a high-potential business hub has not gone unnoticed by investors. He added the best way to accelerate the country's development is to enhance its connectivity and embrace collaboration with various stakeholders. For their part, CAAB officials emphasised the critical role of air connectivity in fulfilling the country’s economic and tourism ambitions. "For Botswana to achieve its full potential, we need to improve air connectivity not just within Africa but also with the rest of the world," spokesperson for the air transport regulator said. "The continent's growth will increasingly be facilitated by aviation. Supporting and sustaining existing air routes, expanding services, and growing our network are essential steps in this process." In a bid to ensure that the project is a success, Botswana has engaged the services of consultancy firm Helm Grove Advisors.
