Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announced last week that they have partnered with 10 Namibian content creators and personalities on an influencer deal that will see average travel lovers experiencing resorts around the country and documenting…
Namibia: Pressure Increases On Tourism
RECENT Covid-19 restrictions on mobility to and from the central part of the country as well as the classification of Namibia as a high risk country by international institutions has put the tourism industry under…
High-risk classification a blow for tourism – Truth,…
Tourism and hospitality players say Namibia’s classification, as a high-risk destination is a huge blow to the already struggling sector due to uncontrollable levels of Covid-19 new infections and deaths. The Centres for Disease Control…
First title in 30 years to detail the…
The official launch of Helge Denker’s new 436-page book on twenty two of Namibia’s parks had to be cancelled this week but the book’s release has still gone ahead. This is the first comprehensive title…
Ndapanda Travels – Tourism and content creators …time…
The impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic has been felt across the world and in Namibia. The hospitality and tourism sector, in particular, has been the hardest hit. As a consequence, the greater part of…
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…