Namibia Targets 80,000 Tourism Jobs By 2030

Namibia’s tourism sector is set for major restructuring under the proposed National Spatial Development Master Plan, which targets an increase in direct tourism jobs from 57 000 to 80 000 by 2030.

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is leading the plan as part of the country’s Vision 2030 goals.

The ministry’s executive director, Sikongo Haihambo, says the plan aims to reduce pressure on popular destinations such as Etosha National Park and Sossusvlei by spreading tourism activity across all…