Also known as: HAN
Hospitality Association of Namibia — tracks tourism accommodation occupancy data and represents hotel sector interests in Namibia, recently reporting 66.5% occupancy in Q3 2026.
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Hospitality Association of Namibia stated that visa policies could be making the country a less competitive tourism destination
“Hospitality Association of Namibia chief executive Gitta Paetzold told The Namibian yesterday that visa policies, among other issues, could be making the country a less competitive tourism destination.”
Visa regime change bites tourismWindhoek Observer
Hospitality Association of Namibia reported national occupancy reached 62.17% in May 2026
“with national occupancy reaching 62.17% in May 2026, up sharply from 56.21% in May 2025 and comfortably above the pre-pandemic May 2019 benchmark of 55.83% according to HAN.”
Hospitality sector posts its strongest May performance on recordInformanté
Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) warned that any move to question exclusivity principle could undermine investment, conservation, and community livelihoods
“the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) warning that any move to question this principle could undermine investment, conservation efforts, and community livelihoods in the sector.”
Hospitality association raises concern over scrutiny of JV tourism modelNew Era
Hospitality Association of Namibia published 2025 Annual Tourism Accommodation occupancy report
“This is based on the 2025 Annual Tourism Accommodation occupancy report representing a variety of accommodation categories like hotels, bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) as well as lodges countrywide.”
Room occupancy for Q4 drops by 2.5%The Namibian
Hospitality Association of Namibia thanked Nujoma for his contribution to the country's development
“In a statement issued yesterday, the Hospitality Association of Namibia thanked Nujoma for his contribution to the country's development.”
Business sector honours Nujoma's legacy in economic growth and industrialisationNamibia's national room occupancy rate reached 66.49% in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding the same period last year and the pre-pandemic level from 2019, according to figures from the Hospitality Association of Namibia. Bed occupancy also improved to 58.86%, though September showed a decline in room occupancy despite higher guests per occupied room.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's national room occupancy rate reached 66.49% in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding the same period last year and the pre-pandemic level from 2019, according to figures from the Hospitality Association of Namibia. Bed occupancy also improved to 58.86%, though September showed a decline in room occupancy despite higher guests per occupied room.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Tourism accommodation occupancy in Namibia hit 66.5% in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing 2025 and 2019 levels, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. The association noted that luxury establishments supporting wildlife conservation and community initiatives performed well.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's tourism accommodation occupancy reached 66.5% in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding 2025 and 2019 levels, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. Luxury establishments supporting wildlife conservation and community initiatives continued to perform well, with rhino poaching incidents declining to 24 recorded so far in 2026 compared to 43 in 2025.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's hospitality sector achieved nearly 70% occupancy in August, driven by European safari tourists and domestic weddings, surpassing the August 2025 level of 69.05% and approaching the August 2019 pre-pandemic benchmark of 67.18%. Northern Namibia recorded the strongest occupancy at 76.28%.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
In August 2026, European markets accounted for 62.86% of beds sold across Namibian accommodation properties, with DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as the largest source at 32.22%, followed by Italy (13.44%), France (11.05%), and Benelux (6.15%). Leisure travellers represented 95.17% of all arrivals, up from 94.30% in August 2025.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's hospitality sector recorded 69.53% room occupancy in August 2026, the strongest August in the post-pandemic period, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. The rate exceeded August 2025's 69.05% and August 2019's pre-pandemic benchmark of 67.18%, though the 93 reporting properties represented fewer facilities than in prior years.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has proposed amendments to tobacco control laws that would prohibit smoking in indoor public places, workplaces, and outdoor zones of 50 metres around health facilities, educational facilities, and transport terminals. The ministry says the changes are needed to address new nicotine and tobacco products and their appeal to young people, though hospitality sector owners warn the restrictions could harm their businesses.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The cities of Windhoek and Mannheim have opened "Namibia – A Photographic View," an exhibition exploring Namibia's people, communities, and environmental challenges, featuring work by photographers Margaret Courtney-Clarke and Rachel Ngeitokondjo Sakeus, on display for two weeks at the City of Windhoek Function Hall.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
A consignment of Jet A-1 aviation fuel that arrived at Walvis Bay failed routine testing, creating shortages at Windhoek airport. Passenger flights to Europe, including Discover Airlines services to Frankfurt and Munich, now require refueling stops in Luanda, Angola, under an emergency fuel supply arrangement with Vitol.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bannerman Energy is targeting a workforce comprising more than 80% Namibian employees as it prepares to advance the Etango Uranium Project towards future operations, with focus on local skills development, environmental management and community investment as part of new sustainability priorities for 2027.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
New population estimates for Namibia's large carnivores, presented at a national Multi-Stakeholder Working Meeting, have raised concern over declining wildlife numbers and growing human-wildlife conflict. The data shows that of Namibia's 34 terrestrial carnivore species, 11 are considered threatened or near threatened, with species like cheetahs (estimated at about 1,200 individuals) and African wild dogs (estimated at 130–350 animals across 35 packs) among those affected.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says hotels set their own prices under free-market principles, following public complaints about beverage costs—with Appletisers ranging from N$60 to N$70 at some establishments. The association argues that demand and supply determine pricing, and that hotel prices reflect additional operational costs beyond supermarket shelf prices.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
German tourist arrivals to Namibia in 2025 fell compared to the previous year, potentially due to a visa policy introduced last April that ended visa-free travel for European countries. The number of European visitors dropped from 266,000 in 2024 to 210,000 in 2025, though the Hospitality Association of Namibia notes the industry has not seen a similar decline in source markets.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's hospitality sector achieved 62.17% national occupancy in May 2026, up from 56.21% in May 2025 and above the pre-pandemic May 2019 benchmark of 55.83%, driven by early-season safari and nature-based tourism demand ahead of the winter dry season. The Northern region led with 65.19% occupancy, while coastal and central regions also posted gains.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The minister of industries, mines and energy said he would clarify a directive issued Thursday that banned service stations from selling fuel in jerry cans or oil drums, after stakeholders in farming and tourism raised concerns. The ministry said the aim was to prevent panic buying, not to prevent legitimate purchases, though the Fuel and Franchise Association noted most Namibian farmers lack the consumer installation certificates required under the directive's exemption.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia has warned that the Competition Commission's questioning of exclusivity clauses in the country's joint-venture tourism model could undermine investment, conservation, and rural livelihoods. The association argues that exclusivity is essential to securing long-term private-sector funding for over 50 community-based tourism lodges and campsites operating under the framework.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's aircraft operators say restrictive visa and work permit processes are constraining pilot availability, threatening aviation safety and tourism. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association notes that Namibia's pilot pool is exhausted, with only 2% of recent pilot job applicants being Namibian nationals, and calls for the Home Affairs ministry to expedite work permits for qualified foreign commercial pilots and flight instructors.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tourism stakeholders in Erongo have called for improved inter-ministerial coordination in tourism concessions and stronger policy structures as the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism reviews the National Tourism Policy. The revised policy aims to reflect emerging global trends and local realities, with emphasis on sustainability, digitalisation, and improved data management.
13 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia recorded 1.26 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, a 45.5% increase from 2023, with the high-end sector experiencing robust recovery driven by demand for eco-conscious, low-density experiences in destinations like Etosha, Sossusvlei, and emerging remote areas. The sector is projected to generate N$4.6 billion in 2025 with continued growth expected from improved air connectivity and diversified marketing strategies.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Hotel room occupancy in Namibia for the fourth quarter of 2025 dropped 2.5% to 51.99% annually, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. While European tourists increased, particularly from D.A.CH countries, the sector faces challenges from high pricing and potential new levies.
22 January 2026 · New Era →