Maria David
NAMIBIA’S premier digital enabler, MTC, is joining forces with the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at bringing innovative solutions to the travel and tourism sector.
This was revealed on Tuesday, stating that recognizing the constant demand for innovation, the two organizations are working together to harness their resources for an improved user experience and sustainable tourism growth.
In a statement released, MTC’s Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Elton Katangolo, said tourism is an important sector for Namibia’s economy.
He expressed MTC’s commitment to incubate and implement digital service transformation.
“Smart partnership is engraved in our makeup, and it excites me to essentially interrogate the opportunity to marry efforts between MTC and TASA, with the intent to design and offer digital and innovative solutions aimed at providing convenience for our consumers (tourists) who find themselves travelling to Namibia,” he said.
He added that they are, therefore, pleased with their engagement with TASA, and they are confident that together they will provide the desired value.
Furthermore, Mureal Van Rooyen, a representative of the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA), shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration, indicating that amongst others, they are also excited about their maiden engagement with MTC as they look at the dynamics and viable avenues of creating and improving value for their members.
Moreover, Van Rooyen said they believe that through smart partnerships, they can achieve outputs to the benefit of the tourism industry.
“In parallel with this strategic collaboration, MTC has introduced enhanced connectivity solutions for tourists visiting Namibia. These offerings, known as the Leisure and Premium Tourist packages, are exclusively available at the MTC outlet at Hosea Kutako International Airport,” she said.
She added that the Leisure package offers affordable connectivity for visitors staying less than 30 days, while the Premium package provides up to 30 days of connectivity. Both packages include data, free voice minutes, and SMS messages to ensure that travellers can stay connected with their loved ones throughout their journey.
These service offerings are specifically tailored to cost-effectively enhance tourists’ experience with efficiency and flexibility and to exude an essential travel companion for seamless communication on the journey.
