Botswana sets ambitious tourism targets to drive sector growth
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 270 Views |
Mmolotsi
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).
Mmolotsi said under BETP, Botswana aims to increase tourist arrivals to 2.7 million by 2033, extend the average length of stay from the current 4.9 nights to 7.9 nights, and make tourism the number one contributor to Gross Domestic Product by 2030.
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