AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation & Tourism: Namibia Air has proposed one-way fares below N$2,000 on key regional routes as it nears approval to launch, with Windhoek–Johannesburg estimated at about N$1,881.88 and Windhoek–Cape Town around N$1,939.08 (plus taxes/charges). Tourism Diplomacy: Namibia and the Maldives reaffirmed cooperation on tourism, trade and fisheries after the new Namibian High Commissioner presented credentials in Male. Luxury Travel Buzz: Namibia made Andrew Harper’s “best places to go” list for the second half of 2026, spotlighting the country as a quality-experience destination. Hospitality Costs: The Hospitality Association of Namibia says hotels set their own prices under free-market rules after public complaints about steep soft-drink and water charges, including an Appletiser at up to N$70. National Parks Numbers: Visitor figures rose in 2025, with national parks up to 994,780 total visitors (Etosha leading with 387,663). Conservation & Connectivity: Paratus Namibia is supporting desert lion research with satellite internet at the Möwe Bay station, helping rangers respond to movement alerts and reduce human-wildlife conflict. Business Support for Tourism-linked MSMEs: NIPDB urges eligible MSMEs to apply for the SME Fund before 24 July, with grants of N$50,000–N$100,000 and priority for youth, women, social enterprises, cooperatives and export-ready businesses including tourism.
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