Hospitality Association of Namibia

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The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) is a trade association for the hospitality sector in Namibia, Africa. It is fully funded by its members and serves as a self-regulating governing body for all aspects of the hospitality industry, by providing its members with guidelines for service and access to training.^[1]

Composition[]

An executive committee of its members, elected by its members, governs HAN.^[1]

History[]

The Hospitality Association of Namibia was established in 1987 with just 16 members, and membership has since grown to include over 400 members.^[1]

Controversy[]

The Hospitality Association of Namibia has been in the news recently^[when?] for discrimination and favoritism in the Namibian Tourism Industry. Since they only represent 8% of the registered entities and account for only 1% of the national statistics on occupancy rates, there have been concerns raised by some as to their role in the tourism industry.^{[citation needed]}

Membership[]

Members of HAN include representatives of every area of hospitality, including hotels, guest houses, guest farms, lodges, rest camps, restaurants, conference centers and catering services.^[1][2]

Office[]

The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) head office is located in Namibia's capital city, Windhoek.

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