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UK Okays Namibia's proposed visa regime
The high commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK), Charles Moore, says the UK accepts the Namibian government's proposal to impose a new visa regime on 31 countries.
The countries which would be slapped with a visa requirement do not reciprocate Namibia's visa-on-arrival policy. Moore says every nation, including Namibia and t… read more
Tourism Seychelles impresses with strong presence at Riyadh Travel Fair
Building on their ongoing commitment to tapping into the Saudi market, Tourism Seychelles once again left a remarkable impression at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024, held from May 27th to 29th at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Recognising Saudi Arabia as a vital target market, Tourism Seychelles’ strategic pa… read more
Tourism receipts up 7.8 percent rnd of May 2024 (Bct)
Tourism receipts rose by 7.8% to TND 2.1 billion during the 1st five months of 2024, compared with the same period in 2023, according to the financial and monetary indicators released on Thursday by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT).
Likewise, workers' remittances edged up 4%, from TND 2.8 billion by the end of May 2023 to ne… read more
ASKY and Jambojet launch familiarization trip to Kenya
ASKY Airlines, in partnership with Jambojet, has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing tourism and travel traffic to Kenya.
This exciting familiarization trip, scheduled from June 4 to June 11, 2024, will bring key tour operators and top-selling agents from ASKY’s network to experience Kenya’s stunning landsca… read more
Tourism Ministry digs in on new visa regime
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says it believes the visa regime for citizens from countries that do not grant visa-free entry to Namibians will have minimal impact on the country's tourism industry.
However, ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says they will assess how the situation unfolds.
The new visa regime by … read more
Tourism frontline workers get training
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is conducting a two-day training workshop at Walvis Bay for frontline workers in the tourism industry to improve customer service standards.
According to a statement issued by the organisers, the training is held in collaboration with the Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB) at… read more
Tough times ahead for Tourism after visa bombshell
The Namibian tourism industry anticipates a drastic decrease in tourist arrivals following a decision by the Cabinet to impose a visa regime on certain countries. These countries include those not reciprocating Namibia's visa-on-arrival policy.
The decision was made last week and is set to affect jobs in the tourism industry,… read more
Nationals from these 31 countries will soon need a visa to enter Namibia
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has published a media release regarding the implementation of visa requirement for non-reciprocating countries.
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Namibia: Low volume seal access roads officially opened on Impalila Island
The Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has officially opened low volume seal access roads on Impalila Island in … read more
Report: Namibia Tourism Board lead the charge for inclusive tourism
The vibrancy of Africa’s Travel Indaba this year resonates with the spirit of progress and inclusivity, notably reflected in Namibia’s robust participation. With a notable surge in exhibitors, the event stands as a testament to Namibia Tourism Board’s (NTB) unwavering dedication to advancing the nation’s tourism landscape.
Markin… read more
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