Occupancy rates increased in first half of 2024: HAN

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2024-07-20

KHORIXAS, 5 JUL (NAMPA)- On July 29 the pangolin was released by the Blue Rhino Task Team members in the presence of a scientific researcher in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism as well as the Namibian Police. (Photo contributed)

WINDHOEK, 20 JUL (NAMPA) – Occupancy rates in local tourism accommodation recorded an increase during the first half of 2024, the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) has reported.
HAN Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gitta Paetzold in a statement on Friday indicated that occupancy rates this year exceeded those of last year by nearly five per cent.
“Positive growth is reflected from our Central European markets, in particular France, and Italy,...

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