World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 320 Views |
Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi
The findings were commissioned by the government through the World Bank.
Speaking at the opening of the 41st Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) conference, the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, said the findings revealed that Botswana remains heavily dependent on high-end wildlife tourism.
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...