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Botswana government places importance to tourism as next “big thing”

Saturday, July 21, 2018

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BotswanaIn the wake of uncertainties surrounding finite resources that natural diamonds are, introduction of robotic labour in mining undertakings along with synthetic diamonds, Botswana government has said that the country’s second largest economic sector is tourism, and it is the next “big thing”.

 

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi told members of the press that to add to the figure of people already employed in the tourism sector, the government is already creating and supporting new products within the tourism sector to generate more jobs and diversify the economy.

 

Currently, mineral revenue, particularly from diamond export is Botswana’s economic engine. The Tourism industry is the country’s second foreign income earner and GDP contributor. More than 25, 000 people in Botswana are employed in the Tourism sector and its supporting industries like hospitality, among others. Currently Botswana’s Tourism sector is heavily dependent on wildlife and natural environments as key tourists’ attraction features and money spinning apparatus.

 

“We have identified diversification of tourism products, full utilization of wildlife, and leisure and entertainment industry as key sectors to unpack and unleash our economy to its potential,” said Masisi. The president also added that consultation with relevant stakeholders would review the hunting ban with possibilities of lifting the ban or relaxing some of its terms and conditions.

 

Masisi observed that events like Matsieng and Gaborone international Air show have significant benefits beyond tourism. To quote Masisi, “These events market Botswana as a  diverse investment centre because different people from around the world’s developed economies grace the events, the people don’t only sleep in our hotels, spend money here, use our local logistics but also get to know about other existing investment opportunities across the economic spectrum.”

 

Masisi also reiterated the fact that diversifying the tourism sector and earmarking agro tourism is a key route in generating income for Botswana. Masisi said, “We are looking at how our people can combine Agriculture and generating revenue through landscape viewing , through refreshing , leisure and relaxation packs within their different farms.”

 

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