IT started with the announcement that there would be no eating out at restaurants - only on a takeaway basis. Now, one month later, many restaurant and lodge owners and managers are hanging on by…
HAN wants responsible reopening of borders
The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) says although Namibia received praise for jump-starting the local tourism sector by opening hospitality establishments, it wants to see an orderly and responsible reopening of the country’s borders to…
Gondwana not retrenching yet – Namibian
GONDWANA Collection Namibia will not retrench any of its 1 000 plus workers for now due to the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality sector, but will use its reserves to keep them.…
Namibian tourism sector to resume operation on May…
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…
Tourism sector calls for relaxed restrictions to allow…
Chairman of the Namibia Tourism Association (NTA), Bernd Schneider said the tourism industry has been exemplary in following the state of emergency regulations. The sector has effectively closed its doors. There is no movement from…
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…