Namibia is using Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban to spotlight tourism and airport infrastructure work, with the NAC and tourism operators seeking new partnerships.
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is showcasing its tourism potential and airport infrastructure development at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban, South Africa, as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a key tourism and trade destination on the continent.. The Namibia Airports Company Limited (NAC) is among the Namibian exhibitors participating in the prestigious tourism trade event, at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) under the theme “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s Tourism Economy”.. According to
NAC, the event provides a strategic platform to promote Namibia to international tourism and trade stakeholders while highlighting ongoing infrastructure development aimed at improving connectivity and supporting economic growth.. Photos: Kempton Park Community/Namibia Airports Company Limited/Namibia Tours & Safaris “This year, Namibia Airports Company Limited talks about infrastructure development in our quest to develop and manage airports that power tourism and trade,” the company said.. The NAC is exhibiting at the Namibia Tourism Board stand
alongside Namibian tourism operators, including Namibia Tours & Safaris, to market the country’s tourism offerings to global buyers, media and investors attending the event.. Africa’s Travel Indaba is regarded as one of the continent’s leading tourism marketing platforms and brings together ministers, exhibitors, buyers, tourism leaders and media representatives from across Africa and the world.. This year’s programme began with the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay), which focused on discussions around tourism policy, entrepreneurship, destination
competitiveness, sports tourism, culture and digital transformation.. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially open the event, which runs until 14 May 2026.. According to South African Tourism, the event also coincides with Africa Month celebrations and aims to strengthen partnerships while promoting inclusive tourism growth that benefits communities, entrepreneurs and African economies.. South African Tourism added that the 2026 edition also marks more than 40 years of Africa’s Travel Indaba and places
renewed emphasis on diversifying and future-proofing Africa’s tourism economy.
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