The Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) is the country's premier hospitality sector body — representing and advancing Botswana's hospitality and tourism industry across policy, advocacy, and industry development platforms.
The Annual Conference, now in its 41st year, remains Botswana's most influential tourism engagement platform. It convenes government ministers, CEOs, lodge owners, financiers, tour operators, and international development partners for strategic dialogue on tourism policy and economic positioning.
"Re-defining Tourism Strategies to Reshape the Botswana Tourism Landscape"
HATAB Annual Conference 2026 Theme — 23 April, Maun Lodge
Connect with 250+ delegates — government ministers, CEOs, financiers, lodge owners, and tour operators from across Botswana and the region.
Keynote addresses and panel discussions by top government officials and tourism authorities providing actionable direction on industry strategy.
Direct access to policy-makers and the opportunity to influence the national tourism agenda at the highest levels of government and industry.
Meet potential partners, investors, and clients through structured networking and the exhibition floor — generating real commercial opportunities.
Celebrate the best of Botswana's hospitality sector at the prestigious HATAB Networking Session & Awards Ceremony.
Participate in the Annual General Meeting — vote on key resolutions and play an active role in shaping HATAB's direction for the year ahead.
Ministers, DGs, tourism authorities, regulatory bodies
Safari camps, hotels, guest houses, resorts
Inbound, outbound, and ground handlers
Banks, investors, development finance partners
Development agencies, international tourism bodies
Press, broadcast media, travel journalists
Deliberate on national tourism priorities, economic resilience, and Botswana's competitive positioning in the global tourism market.
Foster partnerships between the public and private sector to drive investment, improve infrastructure, and unlock growth opportunities.
Advance responsible tourism practices that protect Botswana's unique natural heritage — the Okavango Delta, Chobe, and the Kalahari.
