{"id":4299,"date":"2024-08-14T03:03:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T03:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hatab.bw\/?page_id=4299"},"modified":"2026-08-15T13:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T13:10:34","slug":"about-hatab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/about-hatab\/","title":{"rendered":"About HATAB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a85bd07a9ebc\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-2 col-xl-2 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:2;\" data-width=\"2\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-8 col-xl-8 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_up animate\" style=\"; --column-width:8;\" data-width=\"8\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_font_weight_normal bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Growth <s><b>Facilitation<\/b><\/s><\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">The Association\u2019s mandate is to drive the policy advocacy agenda in order to provide and promote enabling environment for business development and growth within the hospitality and tourism sector. This is achieved specifically by providing members with following:<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-2 col-xl-2 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:2;\" data-width=\"2\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_up animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_solid bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in zoom_out animate\" style=\"; --column-width:3;\" data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_7 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_xlarge bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#99ca3b; --icon-secondary-color:#181818;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><span  data-ico-travel1=\"&#xe922;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_headline btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_align_inherit btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h4 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Policy Advocacy<\/span><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">1. Unified voice to engage with government and other key stakeholders to address any regulatory barriers affecting the hospitality and tourism industry<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in zoom_out animate\" style=\"; --column-width:3;\" data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_7 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_xlarge bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#99ca3b; --icon-secondary-color:#181818;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><span  data-ico-geography=\"&#xe92b;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_headline btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_align_inherit btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h4 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Strategic Insights<\/span><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">2. Contribute to the development of evidence-based policy positions as well as analysis of national statements including regional and international<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in zoom_out animate\" style=\"; --column-width:3;\" data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_7 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_xlarge bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#99ca3b; --icon-secondary-color:#181818;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><span  data-ico-tourismandtravel=\"&#xe900;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_headline btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_align_inherit btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h4 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Member Engagement<\/span><\/span><\/h4><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">3. Provides membership representation, information sharing, marketing (market access), networking, credibility, and training programmes<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-3 col-xl-3 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-3 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:3;\" data-width=\"3\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_headline btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin bt_bb_color_scheme_8 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_align_inherit btSmallSuperheadlineBottomMargin\" style=\"; --primary-color:#99ca3b; --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\"><b>The association is an umbrella organization representing 8 sectors of industry : <\/b><\/div><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;}}\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#1976bc; --icon-secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-essential=\"&#xe92e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Air Charter<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#1976bc; --icon-secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-essential=\"&#xe92e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Airline Sector<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#1976bc; --icon-secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-essential=\"&#xe92e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Camps &amp; Lodges<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#1976bc; --icon-secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-essential=\"&#xe92e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Conservation &amp; Wildlife Management<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#1976bc; --icon-secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-essential=\"&#xe92e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Hotel Sector<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#1976bc; --icon-secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-essential=\"&#xe92e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Tour Operators<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --icon-primary-color:#1976bc; --icon-secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-essential=\"&#xe92e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><span>Mobile Safari<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_button bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_icon_position_left bt_bb_style_filled bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_width_inline bt_bb_shape_inherit bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_transform_inherit bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#1976bc; --secondary-color:#99ca3b;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/become-a-hatab-member\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"bt_bb_link\" title=\"Read About Membership\"><span class=\"bt_bb_button_text\" >Read About Membership<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section id=\"bt_bb_section6a85bd07aaabc\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_extra_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_large\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-left: 20px;; --section-primary-color:#1976bc; --section-secondary-color:#99ca3b;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in zoom_out animate\" style=\"; --column-width:6;\" data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_font_weight_normal bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_superheadline bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_superheadline\">BECOME A MEMBER<\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Join <s><b> &amp; enjoy!<\/b><\/s><\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Join today and enjoy the many benefits of being a HATAB member.<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_button bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_icon_position_left bt_bb_style_filled bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_width_inline bt_bb_shape_inherit bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_transform_inherit bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#1976bc; --secondary-color:#99ca3b;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/become-a-hatab-member\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"bt_bb_link\" title=\"Click here for more details\"><span class=\"bt_bb_button_text\" >Click here for more details<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:6;\" data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.4.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a85bd07aacbc\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_top_spacing_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_large\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_superheadline bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_align_center\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_superheadline\">WHAT WE DO<\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Turning the mandate into action<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Here is where each part of HATAB\u2019s mandate lives on this site.<\/div><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div>    <div class=\"hatab-wwd-grid\">\n                    <a class=\"hatab-wwd-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/advocacy\/\">\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-name\">Policy Advocacy<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-blurb\">Where we stand on VAT, labour relations, land allocation, and the issues shaping the industry.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-link\">Learn more &rarr;<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a class=\"hatab-wwd-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/events\/\">\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-name\">Events<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-blurb\">Sector meetings, the Annual Conference &amp; AGM, and the HATAB Annual Golf Day.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-link\">Learn more &rarr;<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a class=\"hatab-wwd-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/downloads\/\">\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-name\">Resources &amp; Training<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-blurb\">Governance documents, membership forms, and training programme materials.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-link\">Learn more &rarr;<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n                    <a class=\"hatab-wwd-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/our-partners\/\">\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-name\">Our Partners<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-blurb\">Strategic partnerships with education, training, and emergency-service providers.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"hatab-wwd-card-link\">Learn more &rarr;<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <style>\n    .hatab-wwd-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:18px;font-family:\"PT Sans\",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;}\n    .hatab-wwd-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:4px;padding:20px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:border-color .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease;}\n    .hatab-wwd-card:hover{border-color:#1976bc;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08);text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}\n    .hatab-wwd-card-name{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#181818;}\n    .hatab-wwd-card-blurb{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#555;flex:1 1 auto;}\n    .hatab-wwd-card-link{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#1976bc;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}\n    .hatab-wwd-card:hover .hatab-wwd-card-link{color:#99ca3b;}\n    <\/style>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) was formed in 1982 as a membership-based organisation of employers representing businesses in the tourism sector of Botswana.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4061,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4299","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4299"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10129,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4299\/revisions\/10129"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}