The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is mandated by the Namibian Government as the regulatory and marketing body for tourism activities in Namibia, and is headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.[1][2]
The NTB was established by the Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000) and is the only legal national tourism authority in Namibia with a government regulatory mandate.[1][2][3]
The NTB is governed by a Board of Directors, appointed by the Minister of Environment and Tourism, and these board members appoint the NTB's executive.[1]
Funding of the NTB is carried out through:[1][2]
The functions of the NTB are as follows:[1][2]
Advising the Minister on matters relating to:[1][2]
The NTB prescribes certain minimum requirements regarding physical facilities, safety, hygiene and service delivery for any accommodation or regulated tourism businesses.[1][2] Only those establishments or businesses that meet the minimum requirements are registered and allowed to operate or conduct accommodation or tourism businesses legally.[1][2] Tourism inspectors carry out routine grading and registration inspections to ensure compliance with and maintenance of these standards.[1][2]