{"id":9989,"date":"2026-08-06T11:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/hatab-annual-conference-agm-2026-redefining-tourism-strategies-to-reshape-the-botswana-tourism-landscape\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:54:04","slug":"hatab-annual-conference-agm-2026-redefining-tourism-strategies-to-reshape-the-botswana-tourism-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/hatab-annual-conference-agm-2026-redefining-tourism-strategies-to-reshape-the-botswana-tourism-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"HATAB Annual Conference &#038; AGM 2026: Redefining Tourism Strategies to Reshape the Botswana Tourism Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"<section data-bb-version=\"5.4.1\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a87153c3de3e\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200\"  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 data-bb-version=\"5.4.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-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\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>HATAB members are invited to two key dates in Maun this April: the 2026 Annual General Meeting on 22nd April, followed by the HATAB Annual Conference on 23rd April \u2014 the Association&#8217;s flagship event under the theme &#8220;Redefining Tourism Strategies to Reshape the Botswana Tourism Landscape.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><p><strong>HATAB Annual Conference 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) is pleased to announce that its flagship Annual Conference will be convened on <strong>23rd April 2026 at Maun Lodge<\/strong>. Proceedings will be officially opened by the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Hon. Wynter Boipuso Mmolotsi.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inception in 1985, the HATAB Annual Conference has served as the premier stakeholder engagement platform for Botswana&#8217;s tourism sector. This year&#8217;s event is expected to draw over 200 industry leaders, senior government officials, representatives from financial institutions, and local community stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s theme, <strong>&#8220;Redefining Tourism Strategies to Reshape the Botswana Tourism Landscape,&#8221;<\/strong> underscores the industry&#8217;s dedication to fostering long-term and sustainable growth. The conference serves as a catalyst for innovation, encouraging public-private dialogue to maintain Botswana as a world-class travel destination.<\/p>\n<p>Delegates can look forward to a rich conference addressing the pillars of the industry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keynote Addresses<\/strong> by high-level government officials and global industry experts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Panel Discussions<\/strong> focusing on air connectivity, land concessions, labour productivity, investment, and community participation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourism Development Strategy<\/strong>: deep dives into tourism statistics and sustainable practices to guide future policy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exhibition &amp; Networking<\/strong>: dedicated spaces for showcasing regional products and fostering business-to-business connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong><br \/>\nMembers: P2200.00 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Stakeholders: P3500.00<br \/>\nFor more information: (+267) 71 309 644 \/ 76 875 986<\/p>\n<p>Open to: Aviation | Camps &amp; Lodges | Conservation &amp; Wildlife Management | Hotels | Mobile Operators | Tour Operators | Services<\/p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><p><strong>Notice of the 2026 Annual General Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all HATAB members that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on <strong>Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 0830 hours at Cresta Maun Hotel<\/strong> in Maun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Read the notice convening the meeting and agree on the Agenda items.<\/li>\n<li>Approve the Minutes for the previous Annual General Meeting held on 23rd April, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss Action Items and any matters arising from those Minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Receive and consider the Chairperson&#8217;s Report.<\/li>\n<li>Receive and consider the HATAB Sectors&#8217; Reports.<\/li>\n<li>Receive and consider the Audited Financial Statements of the Association for the year ended 31st December 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Appoint auditors for the ensuing year.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct elections for the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Executive Committee, and any other Committee or Sub-Committee.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss Any other business.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By order of the Executive Committee \u2014 Ms. Lily Rakorong, Chief Executive Officer.<\/p>\n<p>Registered Office: Plot 1131-37, Unit 402, Turnstar Building, Queens Road, Main Mall, Gaborone. Tel: (+267) 395 7144 | Email: hatab@hatab.bw | Website: www.hatab.bw<\/p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.1\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><p><strong>About HATAB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Formed in 1982, the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) is a membership-based organization representing the interests of employers within the hospitality and tourism sector. As the voice of the industry in the private sector for over 43 years, HATAB represents diverse sub-sectors including Aviation, Camps &amp; Lodges, Conservation &amp; Wildlife Management, Hotels, Mobile Safari, Services, and Tour Operators. Tourism remains the second-largest contributor to Botswana&#8217;s GDP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nMs. Lorato Keitireng, HATAB Public Affairs &amp; Communications Department<br \/>\nTel: +267 395 7144 | Email: Hatabpublicaffairs@hatab.bw<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" 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_blank bt_bb_text_transform_inherit bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"margin-right:1em;; --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\/wp-content\/uploads\/hatab-2026\/hatab-agm-notice-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bt_bb_link\" title=\"Download AGM Notice (PDF)\"><span class=\"bt_bb_button_text\" >Download AGM Notice (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.0.3\" class=\"bt_bb_button bt_bb_icon_position_left bt_bb_style_outline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_width_inline bt_bb_shape_inherit bt_bb_target_blank bt_bb_text_transform_inherit bt_bb_align_inherit\" 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\/wp-content\/uploads\/hatab-2026\/hatab-conference-2026-media-release.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bt_bb_link\" title=\"Download Media Release (PDF)\"><span class=\"bt_bb_button_text\" >Download Media Release (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[222,157],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"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=9989"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9989\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightbulbideas.studio\/hatab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}