Sunbird Hotels and Resorts
| Sunbird Hotel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Alternative names | Location of Hotel Sunbird headquarters, Lilongwe |
| Etymology | The neighborhood of Malawian cities |
| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Address | Lilongwe, Malawi |
| Coordinates | 13°55′S 33°47′E / 13.917°S 33.783°E |
| Construction started | 1987 |
| Opened | 1988 |
| Height | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10 |
| Grounds | 12,581 sq ft (1,168.8 m2) |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | Varies but up to 80 |
Sunbird Hotels and Resorts or simply Sunbird Hotels, is a Malawian chain of hotels located across the country's cities and towns.[1][2][3][4] It is the country's biggest chain of hotels.[5] The company was incorporated around 1988 as a private institution.[6]
The hotel offers facilities and services for local and middle-class businesses, as well as leisure travellers.[7] In 2021, the company made it compulsory for its workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. [8][9][10]
In December 2019, the Malawian government was the largest shareholder with 71% of the shares, Press Corporation owned about 15%, and the members of the public share 14%. The Chief Executive of the company is Yusuf Olela.[6][11][12]
Locations
[edit]The hotels are located in almost every district in Malawi but are more advanced in regional capital cities such as Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Blantyre.[7][13][14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ Loka, Chris (2022-05-29). "Sunbird provides K2m for golf tournament Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Loka, Chris (2022-04-07). "Sunbird in Zomba Mountain reafforestation drive Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Loka, Chris (2022-02-19). "Sunbird in K5 million support for flood victims in Chikwawa Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Loka, Chris (2022-09-20). "Sunbird donates K5 million towards Presidential Charity Golf Initiative Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Malawi Sunbird Waterfront hotel opens May: 42-roomed new beach resort - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b "About Us | Sunbird Hotels and Resorts | Malawi". www.sunbirdmalawi.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b "Sunbird Hotels to launch excellent culinary facility month-end: Mount Soche's Vincent's Platinum - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Chimera, Barbara (2020-04-12). "Sunbird Malawi to cut staff salaries over Covid-19 Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Kondowe, Russell (2021-05-06). "Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for Sunbird Hotels employees Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Mkandawire, Mwayi (2021-09-01). "Sunbird says employees must get vaccinated Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Sunbird Hotels launch waterfront hotel premier in Salima, minister Usi graces function - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Sunbird Hotels pump in over K300m in watersports equipment on Lake Malawi - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Sunbird takes over Chintheche Inn, says Malawi tourism minister Vuwa - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Sunbird's silence on Kuchawe Road Race revealed - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-09-26. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Sunbird takes on culinary experience: Hires a top notch Chef, Brunner - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2024-03-14.