Businesses in Rundu reported a significant uptick in trade after thousands of visitors descended on the town for the Public Enterprises Games.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has denied allegations circulating on social media that officials at Sossusvlei extorted self-drive tourists.

It says such claims are unverified.

Tourist arrivals for 2025 are said to have declined by 3.2%.

They declined from 1.257 million in 2024 to 1.217 million last year.

This was revealed in the Annual Tourist Statistical Report, launched in Windhoek today.

The Rehoboth Town Council is preparing to reopen the Reho Spa after years of closure. 

The facility, once a popular tourist attraction, is undergoing extensive renovations aimed at boosting tourism, creating jobs and generating revenue for the municipality.

Botswana authorities have raised concern over a growing trend in which more Batswana are opting to travel to Namibia for tourism instead of visiting domestic destinations.

This is despite the fact that the neighbouring country is best known for its legendary Okavango Delta and plentiful wildlife.

The Keetmanshoop Agriculture, Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE) significantly contributed to the economic growth of Keetmanshoop and the region's development for over seven decades. 

Swiss holiday airline Edelweiss has launched a new non-stop service between Windhoek and Zurich, marking a new direct connection between Namibia and Switzerland.

The seventh annual Nama Cultural Festival concluded on Saturday in Keetmanshoop with large crowds filling the grounds, including members of the Nama community, residents from various parts of the country and international tourists.

Algeria hosted a seven-day educational tour for 50 international delegates, including journalists and travel agents from 22 countries, as part of a national strategy to boost tourism and attract around 8 million visitors by 2029.

Walvis Bay is positioning itself to become a more competitive and inclusive tourism destination as stakeholders gathered for the town's Tourism Forum under the theme "Sharing the Future of Tourism".