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INNOVATION in a time where the number of international visitors has dropped to an all-time low in Namibia will be the key to the survival of the industry and the unlocking of exciting new opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gondwana Collection Namibia used the quiet period in tourism to reinvent itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As of Monday 1 March 2021, the Gondwana Travel Centre in Windhoek is acting as an all-in-one hub for travel and safaris in Namibia and supports direct bookings to most Namibian hotels and lodges as well as all Gondwana properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The centre even assists with car rental needs, travel support and destination management.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Emile Hart, the newly appointed Integrated Cluster Manager of the Gondwana Travel Centre said: \u201cAnything is possible. We have time and all the opportunities in the world. We will do this the only way we know how \u2013 the Gondwana way. Individual guests in need of the personal touch are welcome to ask for tailor-made itineraries and agents can contact the Gondwana Travel Centre anytime for exciting FIT and group itineraries or scheduled tours.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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In recent years, Gondwana added new brands to its portfolio within the tourism value chain, among them The Cardboard Box Travel Shop and Safari2Go.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Following the impact of COVID-19 and ensuing structural changes within the Gondwana Collection Group, these two entities have now been merged to form the Gondwana Travel Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The internal renewal at Gondwana also includes the creation of the Safari2Go Online Travel Agency on\u00a0<\/span>www.namibian.org<\/span><\/a>, which will soon be able to support accommodation establishments across Namibia and will bring these offerings to the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gondwana Collection Namibia is very excited to roll out these new projects and to play a vital role in ensuring the success of the Namibian tourism sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

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