The "NextGen Tourism Business Expo" is an event for emerging tourism entrepreneurs, small-scale operators, and innovators in Southern Africa, with the most recent expo taking place on October 2-3, 2025, in Gaborone, Botswana, at the Protea Hotel by Marriott. The event featured networking opportunities, panels on community-based tourism and youth/women empowerment, and masterclasses on marketing and compliance.
About the Expo
- Focus: The expo is designed to connect and empower new and aspiring tourism businesses.
- Sponsors/Partners: Key organizers and partners included the Botswana Tourism Organisation and City & Safari International - DMC.
- Location: The 2025 event was held at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Gaborone Masa Square.
Highlights from the 2025 event
- Panels: Discussions included using local culture as a brand and unlocking opportunities for youth and women in tourism.
- Masterclasses: Sessions covered topics like "Tourism Marketing on a Budget" and "Tourism Compliance 101".
- Networking: The event provided opportunities for B2B market connect meetings and one-on-one appointments.
- Key speakers: The Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Tourism Organisation, Ms. Keitumetse Setlang, was a speaker.
More info: https://entrepreneurs.co.bw/gaborone-hosts-nextgen-tourism-business-expo-2025/
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