Jump to content

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts

Coordinates: 13°55′S 33°47′E / 13.917°S 33.783°E / -13.917; 33.783
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sunbird Hotel
Map
Alternative namesLocation of Hotel Sunbird headquarters, Lilongwe
EtymologyThe neighborhood of Malawian cities
General information
TypeHotel
AddressLilongwe, Malawi
Coordinates13°55′S 33°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

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]
  1. ^ Loka, Chris (2022-05-29). "Sunbird provides K2m for golf tournament Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  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. ^ a b "About Us | Sunbird Hotels and Resorts | Malawi". www.sunbirdmalawi.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  7. ^ 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.
  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.
  13. ^ "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.
  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.
  15. ^ "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.