There is a growing consensus that the current customer service offered among tourism establishments is not up to scratch with many employees mistreating visitors and tourists alike. Some tourism experts suggest the global Covid-19 pandemic…
Tourism industry set to get a boost from…
Namibian Ports Authority is expecting a line of passenger cruise vessels to dock at the Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz for November and December 2022, the entity announced this week. In a statement, Namport…
Namibia experiencing growth in visitors’ arrivals from January…
According to the electronic Border Management System, Namibia received a total of 396,676 foreign arrivals this year from 1 January to 31 October, an official highlighted this week. “From Jan. 1 to Oct. 31 Namibia…
//Naobeb praises online tourism efforts
The Namibia Tourism Board CEO Digu //Naobeb uttered that with the advent of Covid-19, there is a significant shift to embrace social media and digital technology to be competitive in the tourism industry. This follows the…
Namibia recognised as tourism leader for progressive policies
Namibia became the 1st Runner Up in the Leading in Progressive Policies Award Category at the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards In Botswana. The country was recognised for showing progress and excellence in…
Let’s Protect Namibia’s Tourism Industry
TOURISM contributed approximately 14,9% of Namibia's GDP and 15,4% of total employment in 2019, according to estimates by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) . More than one million travellers visit Namibia annually. Worryingly,…
Okaukukejo waterhole live streams on DSTV
NAMIBIA Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has gone a step further in giving animal enthusiasts a treat by installing a live stream camera at the Okaukuejo waterhole. The company's spokesperson, Nelson Muremi Ashipala, yesterday said the live…
FlyNamibia expands domestic network… launches thrice-weekly Eros-Walvis flights
Privately-owned FlyNamibia yesterday launched its inaugural scheduled flights that will link Windhoek and Walvis Bay as the airline seeks to rapidly expand its domestic network. The new thrice-weekly service will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays…
Namibia launches Digital Nomad Visa
NAMIBIA is again selling her scenic landscapes, safety, and good internet connectivity to professionals who are location-independent and self-sufficient, to come and live, work and travel hassle-free in Namibia for up to six months. The…
NTB decries limited air capacity
Although the Bank of Namibia’s quarterly bulletin hints at a recovery in the tourism sector due to increased tourist arrivals, the Namibia Tourism Board identified a serious need for more air capacity to increase arrivals…
Mutorwa wants clean environment for tourists
THE minister of works and transport, John Mutorwa, has encouraged Namibians to work towards a litter-free environment and clean road reserves to create a pleasant travelling experience for prospective investors and tourists. Mutorwa said this…