HOTEL APPRECIATES PEERS

In celebration of World Tourism Day on the 27th of September, Protea Hotel by Marriott Gaborone Masa Square celebrated with different stakeholders in the Tourism Industry.

The hotel paid courtesy visits of appreciation to stakeholders who included the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Tourism, Philda Kereng, CEO of Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana ( HATAB), Lily Rakorong, and Botswana Tourism Organisation, Tshoganetso Carl- Ponoesele. The team also visited fellow hospitality associates such as Avani Gaborone Resort and Casino, Cresta Hotels, Phakalane Golf Estate, Room52 , Hilton Garden Inn and the Grand Palm Resort. Speaking on this special day, the Chief Operations Officer of the hotel, Andrew Kamanga said this was the best way to mark a day that celebrates the industry through this gesture of goodwill. “What better way to celebrate World Tourism day by demonstrating our true passion for the industry. While we remain competitive on the market, we truly appreciate our fellow colleagues in the industry because in the end it is about creating a world class tourism in Botswana,” he said. He further said that as an industry, they shall forever strive to collaborate with each other and assist one another in an attempt to attain similar goals they share. In support of local businesses, the team put together hampers from locally made products, including Maungo Craft, Nubian seeds, Peanoko roasted peanuts, Ribeye Meats, and Sweet sensations.