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…
Local tourism accommodation figures encouraging – HAN
Room and bed occupancy in September came in with an average of just under 53% according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia’s (HAN) 3rd quarter 2022 report for tourism accommodation released Thursday. This indicates that…
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…
Namibia introduces revised accommodation rates for locals, SADC…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), a Namibian state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the country, has introduced a Southern African Development Community (SADC) and domestic reward plan that offers lower prices for accommodation…