African ministers confirm UNWTO attendance – Truth, for…
As Namibia expressed its readiness to host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) Brand Africa conference, about eight African ministers confirmed their attendance for the global event. The ministers who confirmed are from Cabo…
Namibia: Han Fears High-Risk Classification… As Industry Sees…
The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) fears the country could be classified as a high-risk destination due to rising Covid-19 cases and a slow vaccination campaign due to vaccine apathy. "This alone is already leading…
NTB depletes cash reserves
The Namibia Tourism Board is depleting its cash reserves as the industry continues to suffer blows with the ever changing travel restrictions, said chief executive officer Digu //Naobeb. //Naobeb, who was speaking at a press…
Cultural, heritage tourism to boost rural development
The lack of recognition of Namibia's cultural and heritage resources is among the major obstacles to rural development in the country. This is according to the findings of a recently launched report titled 'National strategy…
Kasada to acquire 414-key Safari Hotels & Conference…
Johannesburg/Port Louis, Windhoek 12 May 2021 – Funds advised by Kasada Capital Management today announced the acquisition of the 414-key Safari Hotels and Conference Centre in Windhoek, Namibia. This transaction will be made through Kasada…
Nearly 24,000 tourists visit Namibia since September
Namibia has managed to attract 23,997 tourists since the launch of the country's International Tourism Revival Initiative which commenced on September 1, 2020, Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Heather Sibungo said Monday. The…
Etosha Safari Camp, backdrop for filming of German…
Gondwana Collection Namibia hosted a 40-member film crew for the German TV series ‘Das Traumschiff’ (The Dream Ship) at Etosha Safari Lodge & Camp for two days in April. The German production company POLYPHON Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft chose the…
Namibia tourism sector to take years to recover
ANALYSTS forecast it would take at least two years for Namibia’s tourism sector to recover from the decline fuelled by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This is attributed to a decline in global tourism amid lockdowns…
Namibia launches sustainable heritage tourism strategy
Namibia has a wealth of cultural heritage resources but while some tour operators feature some sites, a heritage tourism programme has not yet been developed. Despite the high potential of cultural and heritage tourism to…
Namibia to host United Nations World Tourism Organization…
Namibia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organization Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the Swift Recovery of the Tourism Sector from the 14 to 16 June in Windhoek. The United Nations World…