Gitta Paetzold

22 Jun

Govt plans tourism initiative

ObserverObserver MoneyGitta Paetzold, Hospitality Association of Namibia's (HAN), Tourism and Hospitality

Staff Writer President Hage Geingob on Monday that government in collaboration with the Tourism and Hospitality sector will conduct a targeted International Tourism revival initiative from 15 July to 15 August 2020. “This initiative will look to accommodate a limited number of tourists, who will be determined in consultation with the private sector, from a carefully selected low risk market that has potential to contribute towards our tourism sector that employs over 100,000 Namibians. Modalities for this initiative will be announced in coming weeks and this trial will inform and strengthen public sector preparations for the imminent reopening of Points…

Domestic travel won’t save tourism sector

ObserverObserver MoneyCovid-19, Gitta Paetzold, tourism

Andrew Kathindi Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) says domestic tourism which has been made possible following re-opening of the country in Stage 2 of the lockdown, will not save the sector. If relied upon, over half of sector could be wiped out by next year. “Domestic travel is a small ray of hope and it’s something to keep some of us busy for a while but it’s not going to save the tourism industry. If we were to rely on domestic tourism for the next year, we could see more than 50 percent of our industry closing down,” HAN Chief…