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The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) is a trade association for the hospitality sector in Namibia. It is funded by its members and serves as a self-regulating governing body for all aspects of the hospitality industry. It provides members with guidelines for service and access to training. [1]
An executive committee of its members, elected by its members, governs HAN. [1]
The Hospitality Association of Namibia was established in 1987 with just 16 members, and membership has since grown to include over 400 members. [1]
The Hospitality Association of Namibia has recently[ when? ] been in the news for discrimination and favoritism in Namibia's Tourism Industry. Some have expressed concern about their position in the tourism industry because they only account for 8% of registered firms and 1% of national statistics on occupancy rates.[ citation needed ]
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]
The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) head office is located in Namibia's capital city, Windhoek.
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