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Hurtigruten hands UK chief Iain Powell second promotion 15 months after joining line

Line said the chief commercial officer role will ’therefore be key to creating even greater value for guests and partners around the world’

Watch: Could this be Florence’s finest crowd-free escape?

A 39-room Small Luxury Hotel of the World on the outskirts of Florence was once Salvador Dali’s retreat of choice. Now, Madeleine Barber finds out if it has what it takes to become your clients’ chosen haunt too

MSC Cruises inks deal with shipbuilding firm to expand World Class fleet

The ocean line will launch World Class 5 and 6 in 2029 and 2030 once they’ve been built

Luxury hotel brand to offer private ‘after-hours’ experiences

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to work directly with agents who wish to book the activities of its new campaign.

Ugandan capital Entebbe joins Gatwick's long-haul route network

Uganda Airlines will operate the route four times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

UK pushing for deal on EU passport e-gate access to cut airport wait times

Move comes as UK seeks new post-Brexit deal with the EU

Baldwins Travel ‘in hands of receivers’ as Abta invites claims for pipeline monies

The Kent-based miniple has had a challenging year so far, losing its membership of the Advantage Travel Partnership and Abta as well as its Iata accreditation

New Costa Rica specialist seeks agents' help as it targets 'unique' niche

Cecropia Travel offers luxury voluntourism and tailor-made itineraries – and is on the hunt for agent partners

Everything you need to know about Ponant Explorations' luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot

Travellers can follow in the footsteps of the great polar explorers and head to the remotest parts of the world with Ponant Explorations’ Le Commandant Charcot

Agents to gain access to 'unsearchable' luxury product at exclusive event

Ultra 2026 will connect top advisors with some of the industry’s most sought-after suppliers.

Responsible Travel

Support community-based tourism

Choose lodges or tours run by, or in partnership with, local communities, such as those under Namibia’s conservancy system.

The Kaza region

The Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) spans five countries and is rich in biodiversity. Travel with eco-certified operators that respect cross-border conservation efforts and help protect vital elephant migration routes and wetlands.

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Here are some top tips from suppliers...

Becky Souissi, tailor-made travel expert for Africa, Kuoni:

What's On

A UK roadshow with 10 Namibian suppliers is taking place in London, Bristol and Glasgow in November 2025. Find the full list of events at visitnamibia.com.na/trade-and-roadshows.

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Accommodation

Hotels and lodges

Namibia offers a wide variety of accommodation types, from urban hotels in Windhoek to remote safari lodges and desert retreats. Prices range from £80 for mid-range to £600+ for eco-luxury. New openings include premium options from Naankuse Collection, Ondili Lodges and O&L Leisure. Eco-lodges are increasingly popular, combining sustainable practices with high-end design in areas like Sossusvlei, Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast.

Flights Guide

There are a number of flight options from the UK and Ireland to Namibia’s Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), with either British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Airlines, or Lufthansa.

Clients can depart from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dublin.

See our helpful table below for more information.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Namibia depends on what you want to experience, as the country offers something unique in every season. The dry season, from May to October, is widely considered the best time for wildlife viewing, especially in Etosha National Park, as animals gather around sparse waterholes and the weather is cool and clear – perfect for safaris and photography.

Essentials

Population: 3 million

Capital city: Windhoek

Currency: Namibian dollar

Exchange rate: 1 Namibian dollar = £0.04 or €0.05

Time difference: GMT+1

International dial code: +264

Languages: English is the official language, while Afrikaans is also widely spoken

An agent shares her ‘eye-opening’ experience on South Africa fam

Sue Koumides, from Journey the World, joined a fam trip to an underrated part of a popular tourist destination. Here’s what she learned...

Manisha Blair: ‘People who believe travel only offers two types of jobs are wrong’

One of travel’s most prominent faces and a TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus, Manisha Blair, explains why people who think that travel offers few employment opportunities are so wrong

Sales and pricing withstanding ‘later than ever’ booking trend – Advantage

Advantage members’ revenue was up year-on-year during peaks and the first two weeks of May despite nearly 40% of bookings being made for departures within 12 weeks and consumers’ continued quest for value

Meet the new generation of cruisers who want your customers’ cabins

Forget stereotypes of silver-haired clients gently dozing on deck, lines are welcoming younger passengers who they hope will become the repeat bookers of the future

Involved Holidays’ Richard Forde: ‘We need agents to distribute our product’

Walking specialist Involved Holidays has hired a familiar face to help it sell its products through the trade for the first time

‘Fail fast, put people first and never tolerate poor service’: industry leaders share the values steering their businesses

Kuoni’s Mark Duguid, easyJet holidays’ Paul Bixby and Princess Cruises’ Eithne Williamson joined a panel discussion at the Advantage conference to share the values that drive their teams