The coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are expecting a boost to their economies, as around 20 000 tourists will visit the coastline. During the festive season, 22 cruise liners are expected to dock…
Tourism facilities record a national occupancy rate of…
Local tourism facilities recorded a national occupancy rate of 51% was recorded during July 2022, the highest since December 2019, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. This is also an impressive monthly increase compared…
Okapuka joins Gondwana Collection portfolio
The well-known Okapuka Game Ranch, situated just outside Windhoek on the road to Okahandja, recently entered into a joint venture with Gondwana Collection Namibia. A collaboration between the two entities signifies a new chapter for…
Industry should be empowered and encouraged to engage…
The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta on Wednesday officially launched the new Namibia Tourism Board’s new website as well as the Digital Marketing Campaign and Foreign Missions Toolkit, in an attempt to drive…
Tourism Ministry hopes sector gets boost following recent…
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) this week expressed its pleasure following the recent visits of global superstars to the country. Recently, Lewis Hamilton, a British motorsport racing driver visited the country while…
Namibia Plane Crash Kills Family of German Tourists
Authorities in Namibia have confirmed a family of four German tourists and their pilot were killed when their plane crashed Tuesday during take-off in the country’s northern Zambezi Region. Namibia’s Ministry of Works and Transport…
Namibia launches digital campaign to promote tourism
Namibia on Wednesday launched a tourism digital marketing campaign to rebuild consumer confidence and drive travel recovery post-COVID. The global tourism space is a fiercely competitive market, as most destinations have experienced the impact of…
Wildlife Resorts concerned with the spike in robberies…
Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited is concerned with the increase in robberies, targeting tourists in and around Windhoek in particular, the state-owned entity said in a statement. Having come from a difficult 2 years, of the…
First-of-a-kind forum to pave way for a reimagined…
Namibian Aviation and Connectivity Forum 2022 focused on how the country can re-emerge from the recent pandemic by building a resilient and sustainable aviation industry is scheduled to take place from 16 to 18 November.…
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…