The namibian government realizes the importance of tourism for the future economic development of namibia and stresses the importance of quality training as a prerequisite to realize the full potential of tourism. The namib desert, is considered a major tourist attraction, particularly among tourists from. Annually, over one million travelers visit namibia, with roughly one in three coming from south africa, then germany and finally the united kingdom, italy and france. Travel and tourism survey, namibia scored poorly on. Majority of the hotels are now able to manage their customers and functions with the help of e tourism, epromotions, ebooking and ecommerce.
The need for a professional hospitality and tourism training institution was identified in the 1992. Travelnamibia started as a information platform for tourist and the tourism industry alike. New standards for hospitality, tourism industry the namibian. The course will cover a broad range of topics related to the travel experience, from business. Namibian institutions and their programmes accredited by the namibia qualifications authority as at 23 november 2016, the following institutions are accredited by the namibia qualifications authority, institutions or organisations act 29 of 1996 government notice 124, august 2006.
As at 25 november 2015, the following institutions are accredited by the namibia qualifications authority, institutions or organisations act 29 of 1996 government notice 124, august 2006. Meanwhile the initial centre lovingly called the bush school has become a fullyfledged college at whic. It has been estimated by the world tourism organization that around one job in ten depends upon tourism, which includes holidaymak ers and business visitors. Unwto united nations world tourism organization wttc world travel and tourism council. Travel and tourism has been held back by a failure to invest in basic infrastructure projects, particularly the road network, which has left much of the country inaccessible to tourists, but also in new hotels and sites of tourist interest, such as safari parks and shopping facilities.
Tourist accommodation in namibia is generally run by individuals, with no international hotel brands present. Students therefore in effect compile their own degree programme. Botswanas travel and tourism suffers from lack of investment in infrastructure. The time difference between western europe and namibia is either an hour or two hours depending on the season, so theres no jet lag. At our accredited school of hospitality management, we train namibians in various careers within the hospitality industry. Hospitality and tourism faculty of management sciences.
Tourism is one of the worlds largest industries and biggest employers, with both positive and negative effects of inbound and outbound tourism felt on economic, environmental and social levels. Careers360 provides various hospitality and tourism entrance exam ebooks for you to prepare for all entrance exams, download them free and improve your preparation strategies. Internship listings for graduates, tourismtravel jobs in usa. Desert tourists experiences in namibia african journal of. Ask questions and get answers from travelers like you. The hospitality and tourism industry struck a deal with the ministry of labour and social welfare with the introduction of a variation of basic conditions of employment published in the government. Pdf developing countries and the tourist industry in the internet. The united africa hospitality group has formed a joint venture with protea. In addition, its employment creation is forecast to support 87,000 jobs an increase of 2. Namibia is home to vibrant cities where people are excited about the future, while remaining. The hotel and restaurant industry is usually used as a proxy for the.
Ministry of environment and tourism namibia welcome. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism sector. The kambaku hospitality college is an accredited vocational institute which offers two years training, after which you may enter the hospitality industry. Few countries in africa can match namibia s sheer natural beauty.
Online travel sales increased by 17% from 2007 to 2008 and reached eur 58. Namibia travel planning guide travel namibia namibia. A content analysis of the ijhm between 2000 and 2005 article pdf available in international journal of hospitality management 274. Namibia, zambia, and zimbabwe, achieved independence in 1966. Tourism is increasingly becoming one of the most important industries in namibia. If namibia is africa for beginners, as is often said, what a wonderful place to start. Tourism diversification in botswana a stakeholder perspective. It developed into one of the leading information sources around travelling in namibia. Interpretation part ii tourism development, policy and planning 3. Hospitality sales and marketing association international hsmai. Botswana tourism organisation official site of botswana. Apply for tourismtravel jobs abroad in europe, uk, london, ireland, germany, dubai, uae, qatar, asia, india, china.
Summers janmarch are hot and fairly damp with average maximum temperatures around 2535c 7795f and average minima. In this entryway course, students will be introduced to the major concepts, issues, and theories of tourism and hospitality as an economic sector and topic of academic study. Experience the stunning beauty, the unimaginable vastness, the isolation and worldliness, the astoundingly prolific wildlife of the best kept african secret botswana. University of namibia tourism managementheritage studies. It is recommended that the compilation of a students degree programme is done in consultation with. Namibian institutions and their programmes accredited by. Pdf the role of research in the hospitality industry. Tourism and hospitality course descriptions tourism and. The namibia statistical agency nsa does not break out tourism as a separate category, so the wttc gdp estimate is inferred from the compilation of data from related industries hospitality, transportation.
Though namibia contribution of travel and tourism to gdp % of gdp fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 1999 2018 period ending at 10. The tourism and hospitality sector skills plan ssp is a roadmap to address skills. Certificate of administration in travel, tourism and. Pdf unctad claims that the development of tourism may be one of the. Namibia travel planning guide namibia tourism board. Bachelor of tourism, hospitality and events management honours qualification description. Save your favorite travel ideas and see them on a map. Theta tourism, hospitality and sport education authority vat value added tax who world health organisation wttc world travel and tourism council. Englishspeaking tourismtravel jobs for expats, foreigners, americans, uk citizens. The country is among the prime destinations in africa and is known for ecotourism which features namibias extensive wildlife. Taking a class can provide you with a knowledge base to help you determine the proper path for you and to excel within the travel and hospitality industries. From london, travellers can connect to air namibia via frankfurt. Tourism tourist statistical report of 2010 and other information on industry trends. Tourism in namibia had long been identified by the namibian govern.
Tourisms main comparative advantage over other sectors is that. See the highlights of namibia on a weeklong road trip that offers you plenty of freedom and flexibility. In namibia the hospitality industry plays a vital role in the economy and therefore the subject will equip learners to take a meaningful place in this fast growing industry. Bachelor of tourism management course overview the programme is intended to provide students with a holistic understanding of the elements of travel and tourism within the social, economic and cultural fabric of society, appreciation of appropriate evaluative and management strategies to situations involving travel and tourism. Han represents the full spectrum of the hospitality industry, from hotels, to guest houses, guest farms, lodges, rest camps, restaurants, conference centres and catering services. The htc was established in the early 90s as part of the academy and was partly funded by the hospitality association of namibia han. With the advent of information and communication technology ict tools management in tourism and hospitality sector has become easier akehurst, 2008.
The ba hons degree programme is a general programme in the sense that students select their own minor and major subjects from the available humanities and social sciences offerings, subject to university and faculty regulations. Few countries in africa can match namibias sheer natural beauty. Travel namibia is run by a dedicated team of tourism and hospitality experts in windhoek. Abe diploma in travel, tourism and hospitality abe diploma in travel, tourism and hospitality cim cim foundation certificate in marketing. The policy provides a framework for the mobilization of resources in order to realize longterm national. The main purpose of the bachelor of tourism, hospitality and events management level 7 is to develop graduates with professional knowledge, positive attitudes, practical managerial and entrepreneurial skills as well as research and ethical values needed to contribute in the management of travel, tourism and. The course is split in two theory and practice, both led by tutors with international experience. The description is composed by our digital data assistant.
In 2018, contribution of travel and tourism to gdp % of gdp for namibia was 10. The publication looks at the industry in namibia in retrospect, looking at the performance of the main players and the constraints they face in a volatile global travel and tourism trade. Air namibia also operates connecting flights tofrom johannesburg and cape town to link up with most intercontinental flights tofrom windhoek. Youll take a sunset safari drive on the intu afrika kalahari game reserve, see the famous red dunes of sossusvlei, go on a sunrise hike through sesriem canyon, see germancolonial architecture in the oceanside town of swakopmund, and more. A few years ago, the search for qualified coworkers for the lodge set the ball rolling for our own private training initiative. If you have a flair for organization and love travel, then you might enjoy a course in tourism and hospitality. Travel namibia started as a information platform for tourist and the tourism industry alike. Through a case study of the namibian tourist industry, this article analyses to. Bachelor of tourism, hospitality and events management qualification description. Ministry of environment, forestry and tourism private bag 306 windhoek namibia tel.
Free job site where you can upload a cv for tourismtravel jobs in namibia. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism. Whether your thing is safaris, mokoro rides, quad biking, fishing, 4x4 offroad adventures you. Namibian institutions and their programmes accredited by the. The particular features of hospitality at this phase include. Travel and tourism in botswana market research report. Harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods 5 ssa tourism sectors must maintain competitiveness through. Pdf the effect of ict application on the tourism and. In a 2016 report, the world travel and tourism council wttc estimated that tourism contributed approximately 14. Bachelor of tourism management namibia university of. Your sectors news, opinions, research, events, jobs and companies. The quality of their tourism assets high standards in visitor accommodation ef. Get price alerts and deals so you can travel your way. Persons wishing to verify the current status of any of the listed institutions should contact the nqa.
The hospitality association of namibia has since its inception in 1987, grown from an initial 16 members to a total of close to 400 members. The countrys name derives from its and the worlds oldest desert, the namib, and there are few more stirring desert realms on the planet, from the sand sea and perfect deadtree valleys at. Han represents the full spectrum of the hospitality industry, from hotels, to guest houses, guest farms, lodges, rest camps. The htc was established in the early 1990s as part of the academy and was partly funded by the hospitality association of namibia han. Majority of the hotels are now able to manage their customers and functions with the help of etourism, epromotions, ebooking and ecommerce. The national policy on tourism for namibia represents the consensus of a wide consultative process with those commercially in tourism, non governmental organizations and government officials. Travelnamibia is run by a dedicated team of tourism and hospitality experts in windhoek. When to go namibia has 300 days of sunshine a year and each season has its unique qualities, so there really is no bad time to visit. Impact of ict on tourism and hospitality industries sample.
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