Sunbird Hotels and Resorts

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Sunbird Hotel
Sunbird Hotels and Resorts
Alternative namesLocation of Hotel Sunbird headquarters, Lilongwe
EtymologyThe neighborhood of Malawian cities
General information
TypeHotel
Address Lilongwe, Malawi
Coordinates 13°55′S33°47′E / 13.917°S 33.783°E / -13.917; 33.783
Construction started1987
Opened1988
Height120 ft (37 m)
Technical details
Floor count10
Grounds12,581 sq ft (1,168.8 m2)
Other information
Number of roomsVaries but up to 80
Website
https://www.sunbirdmalawi.com/

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]

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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

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]

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  2. ↑ Loka, Chris (2022-04-07). "Sunbird in Zomba Mountain reafforestation drive Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. 1 2 "About Us | Sunbird Hotels and Resorts | Malawi". www.sunbirdmalawi.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  7. 1 2 "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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Mkandawire, Mwayi (2021-09-01). "Sunbird says employees must get vaccinated Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "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.
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