NTB condemns tourist killing

THE Namibia Tourisam Board (NTB) has condemned the recent killing of a German tourist.

NTB’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Digu Naobeb said NTB learned “with shock and dismay” of the death of 56 year-old Johannes Fellinger. Naobeb assured all their partners in the tourism sector that the Namibian government was committed to apprehend those responsible.”This isolated incident in our peaceful country came as a terrible shock to the Namibian people and everyone involved in tourism.”Naobeb said during the past four years, more than 3 million tourists travelled throughout Namibia, of which 660 000 were long-haul travellers.These visitors, he said, have experienced the unspoilt nature and friendliness of Namibia with a few crime related incidents.Naobeb assured all their partners in the tourism sector that the Namibian government was committed to apprehend those responsible.”This isolated incident in our peaceful country came as a terrible shock to the Namibian people and everyone involved in tourism.”Naobeb said during the past four years, more than 3 million tourists travelled throughout Namibia, of which 660 000 were long-haul travellers.These visitors, he said, have experienced the unspoilt nature and friendliness of Namibia with a few crime related incidents.