Namibia received the second position in the Leading in Progressive Policies Award Category at the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards held in Botswana.

The country is recognised for showing progress and excellence in policy-making for sustainable tourism growth and development in its destination.

Senegal was the overall winner, while the Chobe Botswana Destination came third.

The Awards were hosted by the African Tourism Partners in collaboration with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, BDO and the Botswana Government. 

The forum brings together key tourism stakeholders from across Africa and the rest of the world to share insights and devise strategies for intra-African tourism growth.