Category: Tourism
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…