Department of Tourism Botswana

14/07/2025

Please note that our Maun Sales Office is temporarily closed from Friday, 11th July, and will reopen on Friday, 1st August 2025.

For bookings and assistance during this period, kindly use our digital platforms or contact us via:
📲 www.airbotswana.co.bw
📞 +267 368 0900 / 77 019 076

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your continued support.

14/07/2025

Forest and Range Resources Bill.. Stay informed.

On Btv this evening, 14 July2025, 1930hrs bringing news on the Forest and Range Resources Bill....!!!

11/07/2025

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM HOSTS THIRD STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP ON THE BOTSWANA TOURISM STATISTICS DASHBOARD

The Department of Tourism, in partnership with JICA Botswana, hosted its third build-up workshop at Cresta President Hotel, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss progress in developing the Botswana Tourism Statistics Dashboard (BTSD).

The BTSD is a key digital tool aimed at consolidating tourism data from various sources into one central, interactive platform. It is expected to support real-time tracking of tourism trends, inform policy decisions, and guide strategic investments in the sector.
Opening the workshop, Mr. Raymond Tsheko, Transformation Office Coordinator at the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, emphasised the urgent need for accurate and reliable data to support sound policy-making and promote transparency.

In closing, Ms. Maureen Tshebo, on behalf of the Acting Director of Tourism, thanked participants for their valuable contributions. She encouraged continued collaboration and timely submission of data to ensure the dashboard remains relevant, reliable, and impactful.
She stressed that the success of the BTSD will depend on the quality and completeness of the data received from stakeholders. “With credible data, we can make better decisions, target the right markets, and grow our tourism sector sustainably,” she said.
The Department reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust dashboard that promotes data-driven tourism development and enhances sector performance for the benefit of all.





&Tourism

10/07/2025

09/07/2025

Please note.

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐊𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐈 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) informs stakeholders and the public that the Makgadikgadi Epic 2025, initially scheduled for 18–20 July 2025, will not be held this year.

20/06/2025

MEDIA INVITATION

18/06/2025

16/06/2025

The Department of Tourism wasn’t spared from the excitement of June 16 celebrations!

16/06/2025

🌍✨ Celebrating World Environment Day in Gaborone!
The Department of Tourism proudly took part in this year’s World Environment Day celebrations in Gaborone, showcasing the vital role tourism plays in protecting our environment and supporting sustainable development.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by! Let’s continue working together to build a greener, more sustainable Botswana. 💚🇧🇼

13/06/2025

13/06/2025

STAKEHOLDERS UNITE TO ADVANCE DISTRICT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Kgatleng District, Botswana — As part of a recent Local Economic Development (LED) workshop, the Department of Tourism delivered a key presentation on the National Tourism Strategy and Master Plan, emphasizing its implications and opportunities for the Kgatleng District.

The presentation aimed to align district-level planning with national tourism priorities and provided a detailed overview of how Kgatleng can tap into its tourism potential to drive economic growth. Stakeholders were guided through the strategic pillars of the national plan, which include product diversification, need for tourism branding , infrastructure improvement, and enabling tourism environment .

The Department outlined specific opportunities for the district, highlighting Kgatleng’s cultural heritage, natural attractions, and proximity to major urban centers as key advantages. The strategy also underscored the importance of building partnerships with local businesses, supporting community-based tourism initiatives, and enhancing the visibility of the district as a competitive destination.

The session concluded with an open discussion, where participants explored how to localize the national strategy, align district development plans with tourism objectives, and ensure community participation in tourism ventures. The engagement marked a pivotal step in ensuring that tourism becomes a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development in Kgatleng District.