Hilton sponsors school with a garden

Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone has cemented collaboration with Galaletsang Primary School through establishment of a herb garden, as the company promotes responsible tourism

The initiative making the fifth-year anniversary of Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone has been crafted under the company’s travel with purpose commitment focused on driving responsible tourism globally.

In addition, the herb garden is to support the school’s learning and catering efforts for students and staff.

According to the company, through the initiative, the hotel aims to champion education, destination stewardship, local farming, and planet protection.

Hilton’s mutually benefitting partnership with Galaletsang Primary School began in 2023, when the hotel supported the school with community projects including the repair and replacement of doors, windows, toilets and the donation of stationery and garden tools.

“We host regular career fairs to create opportunities for the youth, and our collaboration with Galaletsang Primary School is a testament of our commitment to Botswana. We look forward to continuing the amazing work we have already started and providing the best stay experience for travelers,” said General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone, Thabani Ndlovu.

Meanwhile, the hotel has also launched a football team.

“We are excited to celebrate five years of operations in Botswana and are proud of our impact to our customers, Team Members, local community, and owners,” said Ndlovu.

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“By listening to our customers’ stories, we aim to create a culture where you feel appreciated.”

He explained that customer touchpoints in banking have changed, but the bank is still working with people hence it must adapt to the changing needs and preferences of customers so that it can provide personalised and relevant banking experiences. “We understand that the value of our customers far exceeds their bank balance. As a bank and a brand, we want to acknowledge the stories that shape the lives behind every single bank account number. We want to put a face to a number in an effort to be more human-centred and empathetic.”