{"id":65349,"date":"2025-12-16T21:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/lesotho-promoted-to-global-tourism-markets"},"modified":"2025-12-16T22:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T22:57:52","slug":"lesotho-promoted-to-global-tourism-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/lesotho-promoted-to-global-tourism-markets","title":{"rendered":"LESOTHO PROMOTED TO GLOBAL TOURISM MARKETS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>The Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Rome has facilitated a familiarisation tour by Globe Trotters SA Ltd, a tourism marketing company targeting European and United States markets, as part of efforts to enhance Lesotho\u2019s international tourism visibility.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation, led by Lesotho\u2019s Ambassador to Italy, Mr. Lebeko Sello, arrived in the country on December,01, for a 12-day working visit.<\/p>\n<p>During their stay, the delegation paid courtesy calls on the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Tourism to discuss opportunities for promoting Lesotho as a prime travel destination.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative comes at an opportune time following the Lesotho\u2013European Union visa waiver, which is expected to boost tourist arrivals by easing travel access for European visitors.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the tour, Globe Trotters SA Ltd will produce a documentary highlighting Lesotho\u2019s rich culture, breath-taking landscapes, and adventure tourism offerings, aimed at attracting tourists from Europe and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to positioning tourism as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and international partnerships, while showcasing Lesotho\u2019s unique identity to global audiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. 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