Industry players have hailed Ethiopian Airlines new flight linking East Africa Addis Ababa to Maun, Botswana location of prime tourism hotspot, the Okavango Delta as a game changer for tourism in the country.
The airline has commenced three times weekly services toMaun , its second destination in Botswana. Gaboronewas the first.
Miriam Tichapondwa , Wilderness Botswana COO, expressed excitement about the new flight, saying the increased ease of access would stimulate more travel to Botswana.
The convenience of air connectivity to destinations is a major factor that influences travel decisions for our guests, and direct access to Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana, is a huge advantage. This is also significant as it aligns perfectly with the nations goals of promoting Botswana as a destination of choice to regional and international markets, said Tichapondwa.
She said Wilderness was anticipating an increase in tourist numbers from key source markets, which would boost the local economy, and that Botswana would be more accessible to business and leisure travellers.
