Namibia sees surge in African tourist arrivals

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism today launched the Annual Tourist Statistics Report for 2023. The report shows that Namibia continues to witness robust arrival of tourists, with the African market emerging as the primary driver of this growth, comprising a substantial 71.8 percent of total tourist arrivals in 2023. The Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta has however noted that the global economic landscape, climate change, and occasional security concerns continue to impact the country’s tourism industry, vowing that the government in partnership with all stakeholders are committed to addressing these challenges.

Ministry Spokesperson Romeo Muyunda explains…

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