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Through our Quarterly Sector Meetings and ongoing stakeholder engagement, HATAB represents members’ interests on the policy issues that matter most to Botswana’s hospitality and tourism industry. Below are the topics we are currently engaged on, with links to the latest updates.<\/p>\n

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VAT & Tax Policy<\/div>\n

Ongoing engagement and negotiations with relevant authorities on VAT on remote services and related tax considerations affecting the hospitality and tourism industry.<\/p>\n

\n Camps & Lodges Sector Meeting →<\/a>\n Quarterly Sector Meetings →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Labour Relations<\/div>\n

Collaborative efforts toward refining the Employment & Labour Relations Act, 2025 through updated regulations that reflect the realities of the tourism sector.<\/p>\n

\n Camps & Lodges Sector Meeting →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Land Management & Allocation<\/div>\n

Tracking the status of NG32 land allocation and strategic management planning on behalf of members operating in concession areas.<\/p>\n

\n Camps & Lodges Sector Meeting →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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VISA Registration & Digital Payments<\/div>\n

Addressing operational challenges around VISA registration processes and online payment platforms for tour operators and other members.<\/p>\n

\n Quarterly Sector Meetings →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Sustainable Growth & Market Development<\/div>\n

Promoting Botswana’s tourism and lease concession frameworks, and working with the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) on initiatives such as the Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo (BTTE).<\/p>\n

\n Camps & Lodges Sector Meeting →<\/a>\n Quarterly Sector Meetings →<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n