AP to engage indigenous Batswana in tourism sector

Tourists in the Okavango Delta PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Tourists in the Okavango Delta PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

President of the Alliance for Progressives (AP) Ndaba Gaolathe says there is need for government to expand the tourism hub by increasing participation of indigenous people in the sector.

When responding to the Budget Speech on Monday afternoon, Gaolathe said his party is concerned that the tourism sector is narrowly focused on the Okavango and Chobe or high value, eco-tourism and is concentrated in a few highly capitalised hands. 

“Our objective with this sector therefore is to expand the tourism hub in the Okavango-Chobe-Makgadikgadi triangle, including moving down-market in selected areas to increase penetration; and develop the South East as a regional conference centre,” he said.

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