Tourism board bites unregistered ‘Airbnbs’
The Namibia Tourism Board has warned that it is unlawful to offer overnight accommodation without being registered, and that offenders will face criminal charges under the Namibia Tourism Board Act. In a public notice, the NTB says the act is clear that it is an offence for any person to provide accommodation in an establishment that is not registered under Section 20. On conviction, offenders may be fined up to N$20 000, imprisoned for up to two years, or both. The act requi
Namibia's Tourism Board (NTB) has issued a stern warning to individuals and entities offering overnight accommodation without proper registration. The NTB clarified that operating an unregistered establishment is illegal under the Namibia Tourism Board Act, and offenders face potential criminal charges. Penalties can include significant fines, imprisonment, or both.
This regulation now explicitly includes informal short-term rentals advertised on online platforms, meaning homeowners occasionally renting out rooms or entire properties must also register. The NTB emphasizes that all accommodation providers, irrespective of their business size or the platform they utilize, are subject to these registration requirements.
This initiative aims to ensure all tourism accommodation providers adhere to national standards, protect tourists, and formalize the country's growing short-term rental market.
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