Botswana’s star shines bright at Africa’s Travel Indaba
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 90 Views |
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The Botswana Tourism stall stood in the middle of the hall filled with 27 other participating countries, notably the blue, black, and white flag under the stewardship of Botswana Tourism pavilion buzzed with activity.
More than just a stand, it was a portal into the soul of Botswana's tourism and when The Monitor team visited the stall it was notable that it drew in curious minds and adventurous hearts, who wanted collaboration and most importantly to visit Botswana.
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