Namibia's tourism and hospitality industry will be allowed to resume operations after the country enters the second stage of its national lockdown on May 5, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said Thursday. Namibia's…
Hobas Lodge lockdown lifted
Namibia Wildlife Resort’s flagship lodge near the Fish River Canyon, Hobas Lodge, was re-opened a day after going into a temporary lockdown following the positive Corona testing of a guest of the previous week. The…
Lodge to slash wages due to Covid-19 –…
The Namibian hospitality industry, particularly lodges, are highly vulnerable and will be hard hit by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic after Namibia has recorded the third case of Covid-19 last week. Many lodges are…
Etosha King Nehale lodge to open soon
The much anticipated Etosha King Nehale lodge will open its doors on 28 April and promises a truly Namibian experience. The lodge, owned by Gondwana Collection Namibia, is situated about 15km south west of Omuthiya…
Wildlife Resorts celebrates Independence with 70% discount at…
In celebration of the 30th Independence anniversary, Namibia Wildlife Resorts will slash prices at any of its establishments during the month of March by 70% with added incentives. According to the acting Managing Director, Dr…
Reho Spa future hangs in balance
Reho Spa – once the pride of Rehoboth and a renowned tourist attraction is currently an eyesore in this town, as it has been unutilized for years now and in a dreadful state. Harsh weather…
Overall occupancy of 53% in 2019 welcomed by…
The Hospitality Association of Namibia’s CEO, Gitta Paetzold welcomed the slow growth of 53.5% in 2019 from 2018’s 52.55% recorded in the tourism accommodation sector saying it is still good news given the generally negative…
Windhoek Country Club resort best-run state-owned company –…
As testimony to the enormous turnaround accomplished at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino, it presented its shareholder, the Government of Namibia, with a cash contribution of N$6 million. This once-struggling state-owned enterprise now…
Gondwana enters into a marketing partnership with European…
Gondwana Collection Namibia entered into its first marketing partnership with a European hotel group, the Romantik brand, which includes 200 hotels and 250 restaurants in nine European countries. The partnership is set to promote each…
Windhoek Country Club resort best-run state-owned company
As testimony to the enormous turnaround accomplished at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino, it presented its shareholder, the Government of Namibia, with a cash contribution of N$6 million. This once-struggling state-owned enterprise now…
O&L Leisure employees secure a 6% wage increase…
O&L Leisure, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List Group last week signed a substantive wage agreement with the Tourism and Allied Workers Union of Namibia (TAWUN) on behalf of the bargaining unit (Grades 1…