Namibia’s vibrant tourism industry is enriched by passionate advocates, among them, Simone Micheletti, a valued member of the Hospitality Association of Namibia’s Executive Committee (HAN Exco). Simone’s journey and dedication to sustainable tourism make him an inspiring individual both within the industry and beyond.
HAN AGM 2025 was preceded by a free workshop on AI for HAN members
participants were told that AI tools have the potential to significantly enhance productivity in the workplace by automating repetitive tasks and generating creative content. These tools can streamline workflows by automatically generating reports, analyse data, and create visualisations, free up valuable time for teams to focus on more complex and...
The Impact of Tourism on Cheetah Conservation
Located near Otjiwarongo, CCF's International Research and Education Centre invites guests to play a hands-on role in cheetah care, habitat restoration, and research projects. Professionals from various fields, including zookeeping, veterinary care, ecology, and animal behaviour, can apply their expertise directly to animal care. Meanwhile, those with skills in marketing,...
How Tourism Transforms Lives and Landscapes at GocheGanas
The reserve’s conservation efforts extend beyond its borders. Offspring from GocheGanas are translocated to other areas in Namibia to stabilise wildlife populations and create attractive destinations for eco-tourism. Forces protect the rhinos around the clock, while strict policies ensure sustainable management practices. Collaboration with neighbouring reserves has fostered a united...
Wilderness Namibia’s Responsibility Towards Community Wellbeing during the Drought
Between November 2024 and January 2025, Wilderness Namibia came forth to assist communities facing the harshest drought in decades. With compassion and care, they initiated a Drought-relief Nutrition Programme, which has seen the delivery of over 1,200 food parcels, specifically to eight of the most affected communities. Directly, this action...
The True Value of Investing in People and Why Tourism Matters
The Gondwana Academy Value Tour is one example of Namibia's efforts to show its dedication to investing in its team. The tour, which was introduced in 2015, is intended to help Gondwana employees better understand the company's values, improve their product expertise, and experience Namibia as a guest would. Gondwana...
Why Tourism Matters?
HAN's "𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴?" demonstration aims to clearly show the scope and character of the contributions that tourism-related businesses make to Namibians, including contributions to social investment initiatives, education, and environmental conservation. Our goal is for tourism to be acknowledged as the diverse and significant force that it is, and...