Namibia gets global safety approval
The specially designed stamp allows travellers and other travel and tourism stakeholders to recognise destination authorities and companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Safe Travels Protocols.
ELLANIE SMIT
WINDHOEK
Namibia is among 100 countries that have been added to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ accreditation scheme.
The WTTC says within just three short months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travel Stamp’.
The specially designed stamp allows travellers and other travel and tourism stakeholders to recognise destination authorities and companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC’s Global Safe Travels Protocols.
“The stamp, which was developed in order to help restore confidence in travellers and work to revive an ailing travel and tourism sector, is now also being used by many more major holiday destinations such as the Maldives, Bermuda, Namibia, Uganda and Montenegro,” the WTTC said.
Slow trickle
Tourists have slowly started trickling back into Namibia with some international flights that have resumed operations to the country since the official reopening of borders on 1 September.
According to a report from the health ministry, about 108 accommodation establishments in Namibia have been approved by the Namibian Tourism Board and certified by the ministry to accommodate tourists.
All these establishments with this approval have introduced detailed measures to ensure travellers’ safety. A total of 470 accommodation establishments have applied for this and the majority are still being processed, according to the report.
Global protocols
WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara said they are delighted to see the innovative initiative is proving such a great success and is being used by destinations from all corners of the globe.
“The 100 destinations which now proudly use the stamp are working together to help rebuild consumer confidence worldwide. As the stamp continues to gain in popularity, travellers will more easily be able to recognise the destinations worldwide which have adopted the new set of global protocols, encouraging the return of ‘Safe Travels’ around the world.”
She said the success of the Safe Travels stamp shows its importance not only to countries and destinations, but also to travellers and the 330 million people around the world who work in and depend on a thriving the travel and tourism sector.”
WINDHOEK
Namibia is among 100 countries that have been added to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ accreditation scheme.
The WTTC says within just three short months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travel Stamp’.
The specially designed stamp allows travellers and other travel and tourism stakeholders to recognise destination authorities and companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC’s Global Safe Travels Protocols.
“The stamp, which was developed in order to help restore confidence in travellers and work to revive an ailing travel and tourism sector, is now also being used by many more major holiday destinations such as the Maldives, Bermuda, Namibia, Uganda and Montenegro,” the WTTC said.
Slow trickle
Tourists have slowly started trickling back into Namibia with some international flights that have resumed operations to the country since the official reopening of borders on 1 September.
According to a report from the health ministry, about 108 accommodation establishments in Namibia have been approved by the Namibian Tourism Board and certified by the ministry to accommodate tourists.
All these establishments with this approval have introduced detailed measures to ensure travellers’ safety. A total of 470 accommodation establishments have applied for this and the majority are still being processed, according to the report.
Global protocols
WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara said they are delighted to see the innovative initiative is proving such a great success and is being used by destinations from all corners of the globe.
“The 100 destinations which now proudly use the stamp are working together to help rebuild consumer confidence worldwide. As the stamp continues to gain in popularity, travellers will more easily be able to recognise the destinations worldwide which have adopted the new set of global protocols, encouraging the return of ‘Safe Travels’ around the world.”
She said the success of the Safe Travels stamp shows its importance not only to countries and destinations, but also to travellers and the 330 million people around the world who work in and depend on a thriving the travel and tourism sector.”
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