Botswana woos Middle East tourists

The conference gathered key stakeholders from across the Middle East and focused on travel and tourism as well as investment opportunities in Botswana. It officially launched the ‘destination Botswana’ campaign attracting over 70 delegates amongst them being the Middle East investors and visitors. Botswana Tourism Sundowner networking at end of the tourism conference showcased the culture, food, song and dance of Botswana to experience the feel of the loved country and its welcoming people.

Speaking at the engagement, the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Philda Kereng said Botswana is known for its exclusive experiences, dramatic wildlife encounters, picturesque landscapes and off-grid vacations. “The country boasts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Tsodilo Hills with the rock art filled spiritual sites, and the Okavango Delta which is the desert’s unexpected wetland wonder. It is not by coincidence that Botswana hosts the world’s largest elephant population. The country’s high-value and low-volume tourism escapades are focused on minimising the negative environmental impacts,” she said.