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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Namibia Tourism

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Ultimate Safaris awarded full house in sustainability awards

    Ultimate Safaris’ Onduli Ridge and Enclave, Camp Doros, and Galton House were all recently awarded 5 Flowers by Eco Awards Namibia, while Camp Sossus was awarded the “almost unobtainable” 5 GREEN Flowers for establishments which score 90% or more for the environmental criteria sections, namely: Water, Energy, Waste Management, and Conservation. The properties all earned these accolades in their first assessment, something Programme Coordinator at Eco Awards Namibia, […]

todayOctober 31, 2024 6

Local

NBL’s Windhoek Oktoberfest Promotes True Togetherness

  Windhoek, Namibia – Thousands of Oktoberfest revellers from all walks of life came together to experience the thrilling 64th edition of Namibia Breweries Windhoek Oktoberfest, held at the Sport Klub Windhoek from Friday, 25th to Saturday, 26th of October 2024. The diverse and colourfully dressed festival-goers not only enjoyed the delicious food and lively entertainment, but also the exclusive “Fest Beer,” brewed specifically for Oktoberfest. Through this iconic beer […]

todayOctober 28, 2024 5

Local

Hotel franchising in Africa shines brightly as a strong operating model for future growth

Africa’s hospitality industry is on an upward trajectory with travel and tourism growing at a rapid pace. According to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer(1), the continent, alongside the Middle East and Europe, performed the strongest during 2023 with a 96% recovery of pre-pandemic visitors.  Namibia is experiencing a similar recovery trend to its international hospitality counterparts. Last October, the Hospitality Association of Namibia announced the impressive performance of the tourism sector during the […]

todayJune 24, 2024 29

Business / Economics

Namibia’s Visitor Arrivals Surge in February

Official figures reveal a notable increase in Namibia's visitor arrivals in February, reaching over 37 thousand, marking an 8.1% month-on-month surge and a significant 26.1% year-on-year rise. According to a tourism report by IJG Securities, February 2024 arrivals surpassed pre-pandemic levels from February 2019 by 15.5%. Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, comments on the trend.  

todayMarch 22, 2024 28

Namibia

NWR offers 60% off for Independence Day

Namibia Wildlife Resorts has announced a 60% discount on accommodation at all its establishments throughout the country for March in celebration of Independence Day,  to encourage locals to discover the beauty of their own country. NWR spokesperson Nelson Ashipala has more.

todayFebruary 29, 2024 126

Namibia

October hotel occupancy rises to 65.5%

Namibia has recorded a national hotel occupancy rate of 65.5% in October, an uptick from the 54.6% rate recorded in October 2022. In its latest report, Simonis Storm Securities revealed that in October 2023, the coastal region emerged with the highest occupancy rate, reaching an impressive 71.9%.

todayNovember 22, 2023 10

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