WINDHOEK, Sept. 23 — Namibia officially launched its online tourist visa application service on Friday aimed at facilitating tourism and driving economic growth. Speaking at the launch in the country’s capital of Windhoek, Albert Kawana, minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, said the new service is in line with Namibia’s broader push toward...
Staff Reporter THE Environment Minister, Pohamba Shifeta, said that Gondwana Collection’s new Tourism Heroes Fund Initiative, which focuses on rewarding efforts in crime-fighting and prevention, supports the government’s commitment to prioritizing justice. “This reward system will assist and support the government efforts in ensuring that culprits and criminals that target tourists and tourists’ establishments are...
Namibia’s tourism sector peak season has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, with an August 2023 occupancy rate of 68,9%. This is up from 60,98% in July this year. Room occupancy rate is the yardstick aginst which performance in the sector is measured. According to economic analysts Simonis Storm Securities, this marks a notable 7,6 percentage point...
The tourism industry has seen a strong rebound in its peak season, reaching an August 2023 occupancy rate of 68.9%, up from 60.98% in July 2023, an increase of 7.6 percentage points compared to the 61.3% rate in August 2022, and marking the highest occupancy rate since the pre-pandemic peak of 69.9%. Here’s Hospitality Association...
Staff Reporter IN a show of unity to prevent and curb crime, especially against tourists, a voluntary guard association became the first recipient of Gondwana Collection’s Tourism Heroes Awards. In a historic event, parliamentarians from all political parties represented in the National Assembly stood in unity and support of Gondwana’s Tourism Heroes Fund during an...
CAPE TOWN, Sept. 20 — South Africa is going to train and deploy over 2,300 tourism monitors to enhance the safety of tourists in the country, said Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Tuesday. De Lille made the announcement at the launch of the 2023 Tourism Summer Campaign in the Eastern Cape province. In her...
WINDHOEK, Sept. 20 — Namibia on Tuesday launched an initiative aimed at rewarding, recognizing and supporting individuals and entities that play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, hospitality, kindness, care and preservation of the country’s tourism. The campaign, dubbed “Tourism Heroes,” was launched by the Gondwana Collection, a hub for travel and safaris in...
Gondwana Collection Namibia has launched the “Tourism Heroes” campaign to recognise and support those who contribute significantly to the safety, hospitality, kindness, care, and preservation of local tourism. Here’s Gys Joubert, the Managing Director of Gondwana Collection Namibia. https://futuremedia.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ENG-Gys-Joubert-Heroes.mp3 Source link
Staff Reporter IN response to a concerning surge in criminal activities targeting tourists, Gondwana Collection Namibia is proud to introduce the “Tourism Heroes” campaign. This initiative aims to reward, recognise, and support individuals and entities that play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, hospitality, kindness, care, and preservation of Namibian tourism. Gondwana Collection Namibia...
LUANDA, Sept. 18 — The “Hello, Beijing” cultural and tourism exchange event commenced in the Angolan capital, Luanda, on Saturday, aiming to help local residents understand the historical and cultural significance of Beijing, a renowned city, and showcase the latest achievements in urban development as a world-class tourist destination while highlighting Beijing’s unique charm. This...