insert_link Africa AHIF holds talks on powering investment into hospitality The Africa Hospitality and Investment Forum is currently underway in Windhoek. The event brings together the who's who of the hotel investment community that drives investment into tourism projects, infrastructure, and hotel development. We spoke to Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia after she participated in a panel discussion on Powering Investments into Namibian Hospitality Today’s agenda also featured government initiatives to support the hospitality industry. todayJune 26, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism recovery sees 60.3% occupancy rate in May 2024 International arrivals in the first quarter of 2024 reached 97% of 2019 levels, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization and Simonis Storm. Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, tourism is recovering, with the national occupancy rate at 60.3% in May 2024. Here’s the Hospitality Association of Namibia's CEO, Gitta Paetzold. todayJune 24, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia HAN records positive tourism developments in April The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) recorded a total national average occupancy of over 58 per cent for the month of April, about seven per cent higher than last year and four per cent higher than the average occupancy for April 2019. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gitta Paetzold on Tuesday in a media statement said latest statistics revealed, show a positive and encouraging development for both leisure […] todayMay 21, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Tourism Sector Poised for Continued Growth in 2024 The tourism sector is showing promising signs of growth, with international arrivals at nationwide airports reaching 71,584 passengers from January to February 2024. This marks an increase from the 57,921 passengers recorded during the same period in 2023. Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, provides insight into the positive trajectory of tourist inflows, indicating ongoing potential for expansion in the tourism industry. todayApril 29, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia’s Visitor Arrivals Surge in February Official figures reveal a notable increase in Namibia's visitor arrivals in February, reaching over 37 thousand, marking an 8.1% month-on-month surge and a significant 26.1% year-on-year rise. According to a tourism report by IJG Securities, February 2024 arrivals surpassed pre-pandemic levels from February 2019 by 15.5%. Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, comments on the trend. todayMarch 22, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s hospitality sector exhibited resilience in October 2023 Namibia's hospitality sector exhibited resilience in October 2023, with national occupancy rates holding steady at 65.5%, consistent with the figures reported in September 2023. This marked an improvement from the 54.6% occupancy rate recorded in October 2022. CEO of HAN Gitta Paetzold. todayNovember 23, 2023 12
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
