Namibia transforms into business tourism hotspot amid oil and gas discoveries

Namibia's oil and gas discoveries are reshaping its profile from a tourism hotspot to a business travel destination. TotalEnergies SE and Shell Plc have uncovered vast reserves, attracting oil majors and boosting high-end travel. Airlink expands flights, eyeing growth amidst regional oil and mining sectors, while considering fleet upgrades for future expansion.

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By Loni Prinsloo, Jennifer Zabasajja and Leen Al-Rashdan

Oil and gas discoveries in Namibia are transforming the nation into a high-end business travel destination from a tourist locale for a South African airline.

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