The country recorded an upward movement of 37.81% of tourists arrivals in the country from January to December 2021, when compared to 2020 figures, an official said this week. In terms of numbers, these translate…
Domestic tourism has untapped potential
Since the first detection of Covid-19 cases in March 2021 in Namibia, the pandemic has wreaked havoc in the tourism sector. The two years of damage is noticeable but some institutions are navigating through it.…
Namibia hails Germany’s travel risk status decision
As of 4 January, all countries which appeared on Germany’s “virus variant areas list” were moved to its high-risk list, that country’s Robert Koch Institute announced. Namibia is included among the lists of countries regarded…
Zambezi tourism hard hit by Covid
Tourism is one of the main economic sectors of the Zambezi region and the country at large. However, Covid-19 has negatively affected the region’s economy, as there was a distinct decline in the tourism sector…
Travel bans: Tourism companies bleed N$2,1m each in…
TOURISM companies have received cancellations well into 2022, signalling one of Namibia's most severe crises in the tourism sector in the past two years. The tourism and hospitality sectors in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe…
Rachel reflects on Miss Eco-Tourism World pageant experience
JUST back from South Africa, where she represented Namibia and obtained two accolades at the Miss Eco-Tourism World pageant, local model Rachel Tukuhupwele – known simply by her first name, was delighted to share her…
Omicron variant to stifle positive tourism momentum
Travel bans imposed on Namibia due to the new COVID-19 variant Omicron is likely to be a major blow to the local tourism industry, which had been gearing up for a bustling holiday season. The…
Walvis Bay welcomes first passenger vessel in a…
THE first passenger liner since 2020 docked at the the port of Walvis Bay on Thursday morning. Passenger vessels have since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic not been able to visit Namibia. The MS…
World slams door in Namibia’s face
ALMOST 40 countries have closed their doors to southern African countries, including Namibia and its neighbour South Africa, amid widespread panic over the new Covid-19 variant, called Omicron. Despite recording a number of cases throughout…
Occupancy rates at tourism establishments top in October
October is so far the best performing month for occupancy at tourism accommodation facilities in the country, recording a rate of almost 34% across the country, according to the Tourism Accommodation Occupancy report for October…
Namport welcomes passenger ships back – Namibia
The Namibian Ports Authority will be welcoming a passenger ship, MS Europa, at the port of Walvis Bay on Thursday, ending more than a year of passenger vessels' absence from Namibian ports due to the…
25 amazing journeys for 2022 – National Geographic…
Ready to travel again? Our global editors picked the planet’s 25 most exciting destinations for 2022. Five categories—Nature, Adventure, Sustainability, Culture and History, and Family—frame unforgettable journeys of discovery. This year’s list celebrates a number…