Lesotho offers investors a dynamic business environment that is complemented by a healthy Government administered incentives regime, which anchors on stability and predominantly English speaking and literate labour force. Investing in Lesotho tourism sector presents several compelling opportunities.
Favourable Investment Climate
- Stable political environment
- Investor-friendly policies
- Growing tourism sector with room for high-end hotels, green resorts, tour companies, travel agencies, events organisation and management, etc.
Growing Market Demand
There is a rising demand for authentic African travel experience, and Lesotho’s unique highlands setting makes it a niche but attractive destination for international and regional travelers.
Potential for Sustainable and Community-Based Tourism
Investors can benefit from sustainable tourism projects that empower local/host communities, such as homestays, crafters, traditional performers and conservation initiatives.
Unique Natural Attractions
Lesotho is known as the “kingdom in the Sky”, and it boasts stunning landscape, including the Maluti Mountains, UNESCO-listed Heritage sites, concrete arch-shaped, double-curvature dams, and the highest ski resort. The country offers year-round tourism activities such as hiking, skiing, cultural events and showcase and adventure sports.
Growing Eco-Tourism, Wellnes, Adventure and Sports Tourism
With its untouched beauty, Lesotho is an ideal destination for eco-tourism, wellness, adventure and sports tourism. Investors can tap into these growing markets by developing lodges, wellness spas, adventure activities and guided tours.
Cultural and Heritage Tourism
Lesotho’s rich culture, historical sites such as (Thaba Bosiu, Menkhoaneng, Mt Moorosi, etc.) and vibrant traditional festivals provide investment opportunities in cultural tourism, museum development/operation, and heritage and conservation projects.
Government Support & Incentives
The government of Lesotho offers various incentives including, but not limited to:
- Access to free land to be used for any tourism development
- Tax breaks for tourism-related investments
- Public-private partnership (PPP) opportunities
- Tourism Infrastructure Development Fund
What LTDC Can Do For You
LTDC is the first point of contact for investors who intend to venture or set up projects in the tourism sector in Lesotho. One of the Corporation’s mandate is to attract, facilitate and retain investments in tourism sector. In order to fulfil this mandate, the LTDC engages in the following activities:
- Investment Facilitation
- Business Establishment / Set-up Facilitation
- Investor Aftercare and Support
- Promotion & Branding of the country as an Investment and travel destination
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Local Business Linkages
