By Tendai Guvamombe
Harare, Zimbabwe (News of The South) -In a drive to scale up a vibrant mode of operation in the tourism and hospitality sector Cresta Hotels have taken a milestone impetus journey through a massive re-lunch of one of its major branches in a fantastic refurbishment that kicked off a year ago.
Speaking at the colourful relaunch ceremony held at Cresta Oasis in the Capital recently Industry Tourism and Hospitality Minister Hon Prisca Mupfumira reiterated that the positive development came at a time when the country is currently at the fore front of experiencing a trajectory in the hospitality sector a move which has been seen to be spearheading global standards through diversification.
“Globally, Ladies and Gentlemen, tourism continues to experience growth and deepening diversification and has become one of the fastest growing economic sectors contributing significantly to the socio-economic development.”
“The country is witnessing more goodwill and positive image in the markets. The new investment policy and the national mantra, “Zimbabwe is open for Business”, provides the tourism sector with an opportunity for more local and foreign direct investment.”
It is my profound pleasure to join you at this very important and colourful event, as we are here to witness the re-launch of Cresta Oasis Hotel after an arduous journey of refurbishment that started a year ago and was completed beginning of May this year.
The Hon Minister took the opportunity to compliment the company’s overdrive in embarking on a tale if refurbishment developmental programmes which has seen Cresta Hotels undergoing massive capture of renovations in Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I note with satisfaction that Cresta Hotels has undertaken complete refurbishment of its properties namely: Cresta Lodge in Harare, Cresta Churchill in Bulawayo and Cresta Spray View in Victoria Falls, this being done with a view to ensure that they are ready and able to take advantage of the current recovery of our tourism sector.”
“I am informed that work is underway on the refurbishment of the Cresta Jameson in Harare and I cannot wait for the completion of the project!”
Cresta Hotels invested $3.5 million into the renovation of Cresta Oasis Hotel and Apartments to give the hotel a new look .
This has been a landmark in the Harare Central Business District for 44 years and has become one of the most important hospitality and conferencing establishments in the city, hosting guests from across Africa and elsewhere in Zimbabwe.
The hotel places emphasis on its African roots, seen most especially in its use of Zimbabwe cuisine and cuisine from other parts of Africa in its food and beverage offering. This has made it one of the most popular places in town, as both local and foreign guests savour the local cuisine continue excelling in your uniqueness.
The refurbishment of Cresta Oasis has been viewed as a major milestone in the renaissance of Harare’s CBD.
The refurbishments will go a long way in scaling up the hospitality sector connivance with the Tourism Ministry which according to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Barometer, international tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable 6%in 2018 to reach a total of 1.4 billion. Coming back home, tourist arrivals to Zimbabwe reached 2,579,974 in 2018, 6% up from 2,422,930 received in 2017 which was 12% up from the 2,167,686 tourists received in 2016.
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