AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHotel Investment: Tourism operator ultimate.earth is investing N$85 million in The Bohlen, a boutique hotel in a heritage building in central Swakopmund. Construction is underway, with nearly 200 temporary jobs expected and opening planned for late 2027. Visitor Safety: The Namibia Tourism Board is investigating an alleged N$50,000 tour-booking scam that left Italian visitors stranded, and police reported thefts from tourists’ parked vehicles. Officials urge travellers to verify operators and secure their belongings. Zambezi Tourism: Katima Mulilo says talks to revive its long-idle waterfront and tourism park are advanced; more than N$200 million has been spent on the site, which has been inactive for 17 years. Etosha Update: Fires have been contained after burning 16% of the national park, a major setback for one of Namibia’s flagship wildlife destinations. Safari Spotlight: International coverage is drawing attention to Nkasa Linyanti in the Zambezi Region, where wetlands, varied wildlife and fewer visitors offer a different side of Namibia’s safari scene.
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