Favourable rankings push up tourism bookings

Tourism bookings have been depressed for the past two years
Tourism bookings have been depressed for the past two years

MAUN: After nominating Botswana as the top destination for 2016 travellers last October, Lonely Planet says the response from international visitors has been positive with bookings up 19%.

Lonely Planet is a leader in travel research, annually publishing a travel yearbook detailing best trends, top 10 destinations and travel experiences of the year ahead. 

The Lonely Planet, which toured the world to compile last year’s list,  declared Botswana best country to visit citing the 50 years of democracy attained, as one of the reasons for being a unique destination.

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