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Livingstonia International Conference Centre sits between Sunbird Livingstonia and Sunbird Waterfront
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Sunbird Tourism launches Livingstonia International conference hub

Sunbird Hotels and Resorts has opened the Livingstonia International Conference Centre (LICC) at its Sunbird Beach Resort complex in Salima, marking a fresh push into Malawi’s fast-growing meetings and events market. The new facility sits between Sunbird Livingstonia and Sunbird Waterfront, two of the group’s flagship lakeside properties.  The opening comes as hotel operators across the region move to capture…

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Blue Zebra Island Lodge has completed a new round of renovations aimed squarely at higher-spending family travelers
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Renovated Lake Malawi lodge sets sights on tourists

At a Glance Tourism investors are quietly sharpening their focus on Malawi as demand builds for smaller, high-end lake destinations across Africa. With regional travel stabilizing and travelers showing stronger interest in private, experience-led stays, operators on Lake Malawi are stepping up investment.  For years, the vast freshwater lake has drawn divers, birders and overland travelers. Now it is attracting…

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Blantyre Hotels Plc (BHL) anticipates significant financial losses for the year ending December 31, 2024, driven by increased expenditure and consolidation-related costs.
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Blantyre Hotels projects up to $1.1 million loss in 2024 amid rising costs and OASIS consolidation

At a Glance Blantyre Hotels Plc, one of Malawi’s leading hospitality groups majority-owned by Sunbird Tourism, forecasts a significant decline in profit before finance charges and tax for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The company expects profit before finance charges and tax to range between MWK580 million($0.33 million) and MWK700 million ($0.4 million), representing a 47 percent to…

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