Own Correspondent
19th April 2022
The ALAS Group Corporation, Dustin Paul Wilden, visited Botswana on an official executive visit where he signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), with Ms. Wapula Matshambane of Footprints Africa Safaris, a partnership designed to create a platform for the tourism sector to revive and develop.
He discussed future prospects of the economy of Botswana with relevant stakeholders and the establishment of ALAS Group in Southern Africa. It focused on the current situation of the aviation and tourism sectors in the country, including sustainable solutions that can be effected to see a total turnaround and recovery of the aviation and tourism industry in Botswana.
During his visit to Botswana, Dustin Paul Wilden together with his Southern African delegation, met and conferred with the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism.
In conference and exchange with local stakeholders and government Ministries, ALAS Group tendered a proposition to establish an interrelated consortium, a strategy that is aimed at capitalising on the international tourism market, by promoting and growing the local tourism portfolio.
Botswana is considered a prime global tourist destination and the establishment of a consortium will open avenues for local and international stakeholders to partner towards the resuscitation and perpetuation of the highly potential aviation and tourism sectors.
“What we have done so far here in Botswana, is scratching the surface to see if there is an interest from the local stakeholders, including the government and the aviation industry. During my stay, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to many people from various industries, which Included topics on how to strengthen the economic situation in Botswana and Southern Africa, and how ALAS Group can be an active player in reviving the aviation and tourism Industry” said Dustin Paul Wilden.
Overseeing the operations of ALAS Group in Southern Africa, Shelton Nkomo, who is also the Group’s Public Relations Consultant was happy with discussions during the visit.
“We are delighted to have expanded our global operations network into Southern Africa, and after careful considerations, we are confident in the gross potential of Botswana and Southern Africa, and we are convinced that the tendered initiatives, will strengthen the commercial aspect of our businesses” said Nkomo.
