In Swakopmund stands Hotel Schweizerhaus, a family legacy now celebrating sixty remarkable years, while Café Anton will mark its sixtieth anniversary next year. The story begans in 1954, when Manfred Anton and his mother Lisbeth, having fled Prussia during the war, made their way to what was then South West...

The Hansa Hotel, one of Namibia’s oldest hotels, is more than just a place to stay, it is a living piece of history, woven into the very fabric of the community. Recently, the hotel celebrated its 120th birthday. The story of the Hansa Hotel began quite by chance in 1905....

When Lorna left the city for Abenab Farm, surrounded by bush and local communities, little did they imagine transforming this old mine into a tourism attraction. The Abenab pit had been there for years, with the old buildings weathered by time since its closure in 1958. The destruction of buildings...

At the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), the connection between conservation and community is more than just a philosophy, it’s a daily reality. On their Model Farm and at the Dancing Goat Creamery, the team demonstrates how sustainable agriculture can not only protect wildlife, but also uplift rural livelihoods and empower...

A career in tourism was never just a job – it was a calling. “I think it’s deeply entrenched in my DNA,” she says. “I remember being in primary school, hiking through Sesriem Canyon with my family. Each of us had a plastic bag to collect any rubbish we found...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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 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...

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...