Tourism_in_Lesotho_by_Tumelo_Phalatse.pptx

Presentation on tourism in Lesotho prepared by Tumelo Phalatse

1. Lesotho Tourism: A Land of Soaring Mountains and Unforgettable Experiences

2. What is Tourism? Tourism is the temporary movement of people from their place of residence to another place for leisure, business, or other purposes (World Tourism Organization, 2023). A group of tourists hiking on a mountain trail with backpacks and cameras. (worldnomads.com, 2019)

3. How a Country Can Benefit from Tourism Economic benefits : Job creation, increased revenue, foreign exchange earnings. (World Bank, 2024) Social benefits : Cultural exchange, improved infrastructure, community development. (World Bank, 2024 ) Environmental benefits : Conservation efforts, sustainable practices. (World Bank, 2024)

4. Economic Benefits of Tourism Increased foreign exchange earnings : Tourists bring in foreign currency, which strengthens the local economy (World Bank, 2024). Job creation : Tourism creates jobs in various sectors, directly and indirectly, boosting employment opportunities . (World Bank, 2024). Increased investment : Tourism attracts investments in infrastructure, accommodation, and other tourism-related businesses . (World Bank, 2024).

5. Social and Cultural Benefits of Tourism Community development : Tourism revenue can be used to support local communities, funding schools, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure projects . (World Bank, 2024). Preservation of cultural heritage : Tourism can motivate the preservation of traditional crafts, music, and dance. (tandfonline.com, 2024)

6. Importance of Tourism in Lesotho Contributes to Lesotho's GDP (Gross Domestic Product) (World Bank, 2024) Creates jobs in various sectors like hospitality, transportation, and handicrafts Promotes cultural preservation and awareness Fosters infrastructure development in tourist destinations

7. Places for Tourists in Lesotho: Natural Attractions MALETSUNYANE FALLS , the highest single-drop waterfall in Africa. (britannica.com, 2023 ) Majestic SEHLABATHEBE NATIONAL PARK , a hiker's haven with diverse flora and fauna. (seelesotho.com, 2016) KATSE DAM and surrounding nature reserve, a haven for water sports and scenic beauty. (wikipedia.org, 2024)

8. Places for Tourists in Lesotho: Man-Made Attractions MORIJA MUSEUM , Lesotho's oldest museum, housing historical artifacts and cultural treasures. (tripadvisor.com, 2024) THABA-BOSIU NATIONAL MONUMENT , a historical fortress and the cradle of the Basotho nation (Reid, 2024) LESOTHO CRAFTS MARKET , a vibrant display of Basotho artistry and a treasure trove of souvenirs (africaimagelibrary.com, 2024)

9. Activities for Tourists in Lesotho No visit to Lesotho is complete without experiencing the transport of choice for most Basotho. A Pony Trekking Adventure is the ideal way to experience the sights and sounds of this picturesque mountain kingdom. (dirtyboots.com, 2024) PONY TREKKING The Maluti Mountain Range forms a high alpine basalt plateau that we today know as Lesotho. Snow and frost can be found here even in the summer on the highest peak making this great for a variety of adventure activities. (dirtyboots.com, 2024) ABSEILING

10. Traditional Food LIKHOBE  A stew made with beans, berries, and sorghum (a type of grain ). (palatablepalastime.com, 2021) NYEKOE A traditional stew made with a combination of beans, sorghum, pumpkin, oil, salt, and pepper. ( Pitse , n.d )

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