Namibian is increasing entrance fees to its national parks, conservancies and protected areas so as to raise funds for maintenance and infrastructure maintenance in the facilities on the back of dwindling earnings due to COVID-19.…
Domestic tourism picks up in Etosha
Despite the negative impacts stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, domestic tourism has been reported to have picked up with more locals visiting the Etosha National Park compared to international tourists. Etosha is one of the…
China could be a source market for Namibian…
China could emerge as a major source market for the Namibian tourism sector, hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic, a government official said on Wednesday. Romeo Muyunda, chief public relations officer in the Ministry of Environment,…
Nam tourism steadily recovering
<!-- --> Namibia’s tourism industry, bleeding from N$20 billion (approximately US$1,3 billion) losses incurred during the new coronavirus-induced economic decline, is slowly but surely finding its feet as people resume traveling to the country’s prime…
Tourism expo promotes business revival in Namibia amid…
At her premises, artist Elizabeth Ngombe counted proceeds generated from her exhibit at the Namibia Tourism Expo held in capital Windhoek from Nov. 4 to 7. Ngombe, whose business venture was halted by COVID-19 outbreak,…
Current COVID-19 Entry Regulations for Namibia
Current COVID-19 Entry Regulations for Namibia #7342 as of 23 September 2020 - PDF #7346 as of 29 September 2020 - PDF #7367 as of 21 October 2020 - PDF Health Questionnaire for Arrival -…
UN World Tourism Organisation Secretary General lands in…
The Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili arrived in the country for an official 3-day visit, on Sunday. The visit is to strengthen the tourism revival strategy and to pay…
Namibia to launch tourism expo amid COVID-19
Namibia's Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta on Wednesday launched the Tourism Expo 2020 scheduled to take place from Nov. 4 to 7 in Windhoek despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. The minister at…
UNWTO chief to visit Namibia
The Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili will be on an official visit to Namibia from Nov. 1 to 4, an official said. The visit is aimed at strengthening Namibia's tourism…
Relief for the Tourism Industry
Players in the tourism industry can now heave a sigh of relief after the government yesterday announced the relaxation of Covid-19 restriction, including the removal of the five-day mandatory test for international visitors. President Hage…
Lira chosen as Namibia’s travel ambassador – Namibian
The Federation of Namibia Tourism Association (Fenata) has chosen multi- platinum award-winning South African artist Lerato Molapo known by her stage name Lira, as their first travel ambassador. Lira's endorsement is part of Fentata's travel…