- Gondwana Desert Collection/ News 2005



		News 2005

Here, we keep you posted about new developments in the nature reserves of the Gondwana Desert Collection and about Namibia as your travel destination.
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		02.12.05		On new wings to Namibia Air Namibia's intercontinental routes to London and Frankfurt are now served by an Airbus.

		28.11.05		Tourism offers prospects to the poor The travel sector's specialist conference looks into ways of supporting the disadvantaged.

		25.11.05		Reliable figures on travel sector A research project entitled 'Tourism Satellite Account' collects extensive data in Namibia.

		14.11.05		Restricted Area becomes National Park Tourists will soon be able to experience the Succulent Karoo's near-pristine nature on hiking tours.

		07.11.05		Facelift completed at Namib Desert Lodge The refurbished accommodation facilities north of Sossusvlei resumed business this past weekend.

		14.10.05		Gladiator found at the Canyon Insects which made headlines all over the world four years ago occur at the Fish River Canyon.

		03.10.05		Kalahari oasis larger and smarter now Kalahari Anib Lodge (formerly Anib Lodge) was reopened during the weekend after a makeover.

		26.09.05		Trapped in the Fish River Canyon The extensive search for a tourist who went missing in the canyon was called off after nine days.

		16.09.05		Border in two-country Park soon to be open Border crossing by ferry will be soon available south of Rosh Pinah at Sendelingsdrift on the Orange.

		12.09.05		Computers from Germany at the Canyon In Gondwana Cañon Park staffers’ PC skills will soon be better still – thanks to help from Dresden (Germany).

		29.08.05		Game regains Namibia’s South Following the game count in Gondwana Cañon Park, plans are to reintroduce further indigenous species.

		08.06.05		Back in the Management Team As a result of its new structure Gondwana has brought a valued staff member back on board.

		20.05.05		Flowers for environment-conscious Accommodation The first 'Eco Awards' brought forth a much higher score of environment points than initially expected.

		17.05.05		Dedicated work for the Hospitality Sector Gondwana's Managing Director Mannfred Goldbeck elected Personality of the Year by Namibia's hoteliers.

		16.05.05		Exquisite Cooking in the Kalahari Acclaimed chefs acknowledge the culinary skills of Gert Beukes (Kalahari Anib Lodge).

		12.05.05		Journey to the Home Country of Cheese Manager Breshnef Diergaardt returns from Holland with many ideas for the cheese dairy at Cañon Park.

		12.04.05		The World meets at the Village Cañon Village is highly popular and much in demand. Reason enough to add another set of chalets.

		18.03.05		Gondwana promotes the South at the ITB The new accommodation facilities in the Kalahari and at Sossusvlei attracted particular interest. .

		14.03.05		New Courses for Newcomers to Tourism Services Many Namibians are highly knowledgeable about nature but lack formal school-leaving qualifications.

		16.02.05		Life in the Era of Apartheid Guido Voss from Warmbad has passed away at the age of 86. His memory lives on in an artist’s portrait.

		20.01.05		A Facelift for the Roadhouse Fresh colours, refurbished rooms. Cañon Roadhouse has been spruced up, but remains as cosy as ever.

		05.01.05		Evolvement from Cañon Park to Desert Collection With two new areas and a partner Gondwana now consists of four natures reserves in southern Namibia.