Mokaila laments little progress in tourism joint ventures

This years' conference was held under the theme Tourism: Responding to Challenges in the Global Market. The annual tourism pitso is the initiative of Minister Mokaila that began in 2006 to create a forum for the ministry, the private sector and other key stakeholders to discuss key issues affecting tourism.

"When the economic downturn hit the mining industry, tourism had to measure up to the bar and help sustain the country's economy," the minister said. "If ever there was a time to put a spotlight on Botswana's tourism, its meaningful contribution and the need to expedite the development of opportunities previously overlooked but inline with our sustainable tourism policies and strategies, it is now."