Although the Bank of Namibia’s quarterly bulletin hints at a recovery in the tourism sector due to increased tourist arrivals, the Namibia Tourism Board identified a serious need for more air capacity to increase arrivals…
Mutorwa wants clean environment for tourists
THE minister of works and transport, John Mutorwa, has encouraged Namibians to work towards a litter-free environment and clean road reserves to create a pleasant travelling experience for prospective investors and tourists. Mutorwa said this…
Do you need a visa to go to…
Welcome to Namibia! One of the world’s newest countries and also one of the least densely populated, Namibia is among southern Africa’s top tourism and adventure destinations. With its stunning and varied topography, Atlantic coastline,…
World Tourism Day celebrated – Consented efforts and…
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.…
ICC T20 World Cup trophy tour highlights local…
The tour of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup trophy across the country has allowed the nation’s tourism industry a platform to highlight what it has to offer to the world an executive…
Airlink acquires 40% stake in FlyNamibia
Independent South African-based airline, Airlink is acquiring a 40% strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based FlyNamibia. According to a joint statement released this week, the venture will allow Airlink and FlyNamibia to support Namibia’s National…
Namibia seeks women empowerment, tourism promotion through int’l…
For the first time in Miss Namibia history, four representatives from the southwestern African nation will feature on different international platforms, an executive announced Monday. The Miss Namibia title holders have been selected to represent…
Namibia continues to attract tourists
NAMIBIA has the lowest Covid regulations stringency index among its main tourist markets, which bodes well for the country's marketing initiatives to attract tourists. According to data analysis by Simonis Storm, Namibia has not recorded…
Use of passports between Namibia, Botswana to be…
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob on Friday morning announced that Namibia and Botswana nationals would soon be using their identity documents (IDs) as travel documents between the two countries. Geingob said this while delivering his speech at…
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…