Tourism
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Namibia’s 2023 passenger arrivals soar to 514k
Namibia recorded a significant increase in passenger traffic to 514,533 in 2023, marking its highest point...
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Tourism contributes N$14.3 billion to GDP in 2022
Tourism played a significant role in Namibia's economy in 2022, generating N$14.3 billion accounting for 7%...
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Namibia passenger arrivals surge by 199% as NAC reports profits
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) reported a 199% surge in passenger arrivals to 854,808 in the...
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Namport expects 32 cruise ships to visit Walvis Bay
Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) says it is expecting to receive 32 more passenger vessels to dock...
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Skeleton Coast-Etosha conservation bridge receives N$18m annual funding
The Skeleton Coast-Etosha conservation bridge has been awarded a US$1 million (N$18 million) annual grant for...
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Gondwana breaks ground on N$15m Namibia2Go HQ at Hosea Kutako Airport
Gondwana Collection Namibia has broken ground on the construction of a new N$15 million head office...
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Leisure trips account for 90% of Namibia visits in 2023
The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) says the country's tourism industry experienced a surge in leisure...
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NWR records 44k visitors during 2023 festive season
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) recorded 44,014 visitors to its lodges during the 2023 festive season, a...
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Namibian passport ranked 65 best in the world
Namibia's passport has been ranked 65 globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free...
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Mbidzo appointed NTB Acting CEO
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has appointed Bonnie Mbidzo as Acting CEO starting from the 1st...
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