The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) believe the time is now to transform the future of local tourism and build a sustainable and inclusive sector to the benefit of the majority of people.…
German Embassy in Namibia to Receive Schengen Visa…
The German Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia, will receive applications for Schengen visas at the Consular Section again, starting from August 2. Such a decision has been confirmed through a statement published by the Embassy, while…
Banning hunting trophy imports to impact Namibia –…
MINISTER of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta says the banning of hunting trophy imports by the United Kingdom (UK), Belgium and Finland may have negative consequences for Namibia and its wildlife. He yesterday at…
Hamilton advertises ‘stunning’ Namibia to millions of people
MINISTRY of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson Romeo Muyunda believes that seven-time Formula One motor racing champion Lewis Hamilton's visit to Namibia is a sign that more international celebrities will flock to the Land of…
Govt to focus on women, youth in tourism
NAMIBIA, being a youthful nation with mainly women-headed households, needs an agenda which cannot exclude women and young people. This was said by Seimy Shidute, the deputy executive director of administration, planning and tourism in…
Growth and development of tourism industry post COVID-19…
There was a significant increase in foreign arrivals of 40.9% from the total of 192,026 arrivals in 2020, to 270,644 arrivals in 2021, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism’s Annual Tourist Arrival Statistical Report…
Dysfunctional European airports dent Nam tourism
DYSFUNCTIONAL airports at Namibia's top tourist markets might limit the number of flights coming to Namibia, thereby limiting tourist inflows into the country, until the situation has been resolved. According to a report by Simonis…
How Kenya & Namibia tourism survived the pandemic…
A new case study detailing how collaboration and resilience were key to Kenya and Namibia’s conservation and tourism industries survival of the COVID-19 pandemic was released at the IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) this…
Diplomats implored to become tourists
International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has encouraged heads of diplomatic missions assigned to Namibia to explore the country, saying it is a vast country with cities, towns and villages that are all unique in their…
Wildlife Resorts commences with major revamps at establishments
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) this week announced the commencement of major renovations to eight of its resorts. “The biggest challenge for NWR has been its ageing infrastructure. Most of our customer complaints were more on…
Pageant queens to represent Namibia at Miss Eco-Tourism…
TWO young Namibian women will be strutting their stuff at the Miss Eco-Tourism World pageant in Durban, South Africa, in October. Miss Eco-Tourism World Namibia Magdalena Haingura (25) and Miss Teen Eco-Tourism World Namibia Innocentia…