Earlier this year, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) took a decision to advertise a Sandwich Harbour tourism management concession in a competitive tender to address a number of challenges in the area.

Unlicensed taxis and tour operators are becoming a threat to the cruise liner tourism industry at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.

Stakeholders report that tourists arriving via cruise ships frequently encounter disturbances from unauthorised operators competing for transportation and tour opportunities.