The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) recently participated in the AviaDev Africa conference held in Gaborone, Botswana, from June 10–12. The delegation included the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) and other industry partners, reflecting the strong collaboration between Namibia’s tourism and aviation stakeholders at one of Africa’s leading air service development events. NTB’s participation alongside NAC highlights the strategic alliance between the two institutions in driving route development, expanding air connectivity and strengthening Namibia’s position as an accessible tourism destination.
Marking its 10th anniversary, AviaDev Africa, the continent’s only dedicated air service development conference, once again recorded strong attendance and high-level engagement. The event focused on route development and strengthening air connectivity across Africa.
Namibia Tourism Board, CEO Sebulon Chicalu
Namibia, which hosted the conference in 2024, continues to benefit from improved air access and strengthened relationships with regional aviation and tourism partners.
Speaking on NTB’s participation, CEO Sebulon Chicalu said the board was pleased to be part of the platform alongside the Namibia Airports Company. He noted that the event continues to provide significant value to the tourism sector. According to him, meetings with airlines and regional tourism partners are central to NTB’s medium-term strategy of positioning Namibia as a premier destination with improved connectivity and seamless visitor experiences.
He also highlighted the importance of collaboration with NAC and other industry stakeholders in advancing shared tourism and aviation objectives. In addition, he noted that NTB’s sponsorship of the Network Lounge at AviaDev Africa was aimed at strengthening the destination’s brand visibility, creating engagement opportunities with key aviation decision-makers and showcasing Namibia as a tourism and investment destination. He emphasized NTB’s commitment to strengthening synergies that support tourism growth not only in Namibia but across the SADC region.
