Hatab objects to proposed tourism levy

Unamused: Matsheka
Unamused: Matsheka

MAUN: The envisaged tourism development levy, which is expected to be introduced soon, has drawn criticism from the tourism industry even before its introduction.

Dr Thapelo Matsheka, chairman of the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) criticised the proposed levy.

In a welcome speech at the HATAB conference held here, Matsheka complained that the association was not consulted on the proposed levy and the new exhibition fees.

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