Category: Tourism
Etosha Fire Attributed to Failed Firebreaks
By: Dwight Links The Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) has placed blame squarely on resettlement farms not adhering to the firebreak standards in the production of charcoal as the cause of the Etosha wildfire. According to the CAoN,…
Deadline Extension in Anti-Competition Case Against Conservancies
By: Staff Writer A 90-day extension was given in alleged anti-competitive case involving Ultimate Safaris Ltd, Doro !Nawas Conservancy, Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy, and Sorris Sorris Conservancy. The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT)…
Namibia-China Visa-Free Talks Collapse …Kawana says Namibians’ complaints led to the withdrawal
By: Justicia Shipena China has withdrawn its offer to extend visa exemptions to ordinary Namibian citizens following public criticism of a similar agreement granted to diplomats. This was revealed by Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana, who confirmed that China…
Policy Shift Needed to Support Local Tourism Entrepreneurs
By: Justicia Shipena Tourism experts are calling for policy reforms to expedite local entrepreneurs’ participation in the tourism market and enhance industry efficiency. Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, emphasised that tourism in Namibia has…
Political Rallies Boost Northern Tourism
By: Dolly Menas, Kavee Vezemburuka Political campaign rallies ahead of the Presidential and National Assembly elections helped the northern part of Namibia record the highest occupancy rate of 72.39% in October, rising from 68.67% in September. Simonis Storm…
NWR to Repurpose Hardap Dam Resort due to Declining Occupancy
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is set to transform its Hardap Dam Resort into a Conference Lodge after experiencing a dramatic drop in occupancy this year, marking one of the lowest levels in recent years. This…
Leisure Tourism Outpaces Business Travel in Namibia
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Leisure travel dominated Namibia’s tourism sector in the third quarter of 2024, accounting for 94.47% of overall room occupancy. Business travel, meanwhile, continued to decline, contributing only 5.06%, while conference-related stays were minimal at just…
Sheya Calls for Concerted Efforts to End Poaching
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene Regional Governor Marius Sheya has called for coordinated efforts to combat poaching, emphasising that regional leaders and communities must actively engage in the fight against wildlife crimes. Poaching continues to pose a serious threat…
Northern Weddings Boost Local Tourism Economy
By: Loise Shiimi Weddings in northern Namibia helped to boost the local northern tourism to its highest occupancy rate for the year, registering 70.42% in August. Wedding-related activity included both hosting and attendance, which according to Simonis Storm economist Almandro…