News - Namibia Wildlife Resorts

Okahandja — Zelna Hengari, NWR MD assists during the clean up campaign.

Windhoek, 8 January 2015 – With the holiday season slowly coming to an end for many of us, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) cannot hide its excitement at the rate Namibians explored our camps and resorts throughout the country. Between 16 December 2014 up until 31 December 2014, most NWR camps and resorts were full.

Windhoek, 20 January 2015 – Over the past weekend (16 January up until 18 January 2015), Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) held its first quarterly management retreat for the year at its Khorixas Restcamp along with some colleagues from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

Windhoek, 29 January 2015 – With the ushering of new leadership at Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), notable improvements have started showing at the different resorts in addition to the improved customer service. These notable improvements have not gone unnoticed locally and internationally. On 2 February 2015, NWR will be receiving an International Hotel & Restaurant Quality Award from the Global Trade Leader’s Club in Madrid, Spain.

Windhoek, 17 February 2015 – In what can be described as a great start to the year, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) was presented with the Diamond Arrow award from PMR Africa on 16 February 2015 as the leading organisation in tourism and conservation enhancement in Namibia.

Windhoek, 20 February 2015 – With winds of change set to dawn upon us on 21 March 2015, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) saw the need to give back to the Namibian nation for the continued support. As a way to say thank you, NWR will be offering 75% discount at all its 19 resorts spread across the country excluding campsites for the month of March for Namibian and SADC residents.

Windhoek, 24 February 2015 – In today’s world, there is no price one can put towards the health and safety of its employees and clients. With this background, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) saw the need to implement a program run by ATA (Action Training Academy) International that focuses on Health and Safety Management. The implementation is set to start from 1 March 2015 to 28 February 2016.

Windhoek, 26 February 2015 – Smartphones have significantly taken over how we communicate in today’s world. With over 1,2 million applications in the iTunes store, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) saw the need to officially launch its own Android and iPhone application. The application can be downloaded for free in the Google Play or iTunes store by searching for NWR.

Windhoek, 15 March 2015 – One cannot over emphasise the importance climate plays in ensuring our sustainability. It is for this reason that Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) decided to come on-board at this year’s FNB Global United Kick tournament that will be held in Outjo on 28 March 2015.

Windhoek, 23 March 2015 – In what can be described as a breakthrough to the international market, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) will be receiving two international awards for its pro-active marketing brand awareness campaign. Today in Berlin, NWR will receive The Global Award for Perfection, Quality & Ideal Performance from the French-based Otherways Management & Consulting Association.

Windhoek, 19 April 2015 – At the recently concluded workshop in Swakopmund held by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) between 14 – 17 April 2015, the stage was set for Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) to seek ways of becoming a profitable State Owned Enterprise (SOE).

Windhoek, 17 May 2015 – Through the long standing relationship between Namibia and the United States of America (USA), the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, decided to sponsor one of Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) employees, Mr. Elago Iipinge to be among seventeen visitors for an International Visitor Leadership Program entitled: “Trends in Tourism and Economic Development” between now and 29 May 2015.

Windhoek, 26 May 2015 – At its just ended quarterly management retreat held from 18 – 20 May 2015 in Khorixas, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) recognised its top performing employees for the past four months.

Windhoek, 9 June 2015 – In anticipation of the opening of the Hardap resort slated to open later this year, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has begun training staff members that will be assigned to it.

Windhoek, 10 June 2015 – With the current efforts being made by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) to curb rhino poaching in the National Parks, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has also been doing its part in order to sensitise all its employees working within the National parks about the repercussions they can face if they are found guilty of this crime.

Windhoek, 8 July 2015 – Since 6 July 2015, Gross Barmen Resort has been hosting the Top 12 2015 Miss Namibia contestants as they prepare for the main pageant that will take place in August 2015.

Windhoek, 20 July 2015 – In an effort to maintain a healthy lifestyle at the company, Namibia Wildlife Resort (NWR) Human Capital Department along with its partners organised a staff wellness day on 17 July 2015 for all the Head Office staff members.

German Interns — L-R Monika Meichsner, Saskia Brauer, Zelna Hengari (NWR MD), Johanna Schmidt and Finje Achterberg.

Okahandja clean — L-RMufaro Nesongano - NWR Corporate Communications Manager, Serdar Piri - Deputy Chief of Mission, Zelna Hengari - NWR MD and Deniz Cakar - Turkish Ambassador.

NWR Wins at OATF

Windhoek, 2 September 2015 - At the recently concluded Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) was awarded for being the Best Exhibitor in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

South Africa, 9 September 2015 - After two years the Richtersveld Wildrun™ has become known as one of the toughest, most scenic and unique trail running stage race events on the South African trail running calendar.

NWR Learns — L-R: Ms. Gunnur Diker (TURSAB) along with Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Managing Director Mrs. Zelna Hengari hands over a gift to the Turkish Travel Agency (TURSAB) President Mr. Basharan Ulusoy.

Namutoni not falling apart

Windhoek, 13 September 2015 – It is with great dismay that Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) have learned about the article that appeared in the Informante Newspaper on 10 September 2015.

North America interested in NWR — Mrs. Zelna Hengari giving an overview of NWR during her presentation in Toronto, Cananda.

Windhoek, 20 October 2015 – As we are fast approaching the holiday season, a number of us are looking forward to taking a long deserved break and possibly travelling to the coastal side of Namibia. It is for this reason that Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) would like to inform the Nation and our International tourists that during this upcoming holiday season, the Miles (Jak-kalsputz, Mile 72 and Mile 108) including Mile 14 will be closed to the public.

Colmar, France — L-R Mr. Nekwaya, Mr. Botha and Mr. Swartbooi at the NWR stand.

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