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Gaborone tourism can benefit from Xiamen

Gaborone City launched a tourism Initiative recently, to “ignite” city tourism PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Gaborone City launched a tourism Initiative recently, to “ignite” city tourism PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

XIAMEN, CHINA: Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lily Rakorong, is of the view that Gaborone can benefit greatly by engaging in experience sharing with Xiamen city in China, particularly in the area of tourism development and urban planning.

In an interview with Mmegi this week, she said Xiamen is a model city that has successfully developed sustainable and well-designed urban spaces, blending modern infrastructure with cultural heritage.Gaborone City launched a tourism Initiative recently, to "ignite" city tourism and create new opportunities for collaboration and growth within the industry.

The initiative seeks to elevate Gaborone's status as a top travel destination. This seminar on Civilisation Exchange and Mutual Learning for Professionals from Belt and Road countries comes at the right time, where we needed it most,” she said.

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