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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Press Room
CONDENSED UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
The Board is pleased to announce the unaudited interim financial results for the company for the six months ended 30 June 2023.
SUNBIRD SPONSORS TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION OF MALAWI AGM
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain sponsored the Travel Agent Association of Malawi (TAAM) AGM which will take place Sunbird Nkopola from the 4th to the 5th of August, 2023 at a tune of K2.5 million. The leading hotel chain decided to sponsor TAAM recognizing its contribution to the hospitality sector as a key partner.
FINAL DIVIDEND IN RESPECT OF THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Thursday, August 3, 2023
The shareholders of Sunbird Tourism plc, at their 35th Annual General Meeting held on 29th June 2023, resolved that a final dividend of K393 million (representing K1.50 per share) for the financial year ended 31st December 2022 be paid.
SUNBIRD 2022 AGM QUESTION & ANSWER
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Q1. Looking at the solid financial performance for 2022, Has Sunbird recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic? Indeed, the Group had a solid performance in 2022, picking up from the recovery performance of 2021 from the COVID-19 pandemic. The business trajectory indicates that there is good recovery and the business is positioned for growth, with an indication for good performance in 2023 based on the half year trading statement issued in June 2023 that indicated that the performance for half year was expected to be better than previous corresponding period by more than 280%.
SUNBIRD KUCHAWE IN K500 MILLION ROOM RENOVATIONS
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain has completed the full renovation and refurbishment of the rooms at Sunbird Ku Chawe, the premier and iconic mountain resort in Zomba. The renovations to the tune of K500 million, are part of the holistic efforts that have been implemented to ensure an improved guest experience at the mountain resort.
SUNBIRD SPONSORS THE MALAWI INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXPO
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain has sponsored the Malawi International Tourism Expo to the tune of K10 million. The leading hotel chain decided to make this sponsorship to support the Ministry of Tourism’s efforts in destination marketing through Malawi’s International Tourism Expo.
SUNBIRD TOURISM PLC TO MANAGE KALIPANO RESORT IN DOWA
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Sunbird Tourism pic, Malawi's leading hospitality service provider is pleased to announce the signing of a management agreement with Mtalimanja Holdings to manage the magnificent Kalipano country resort as the 10th property under the Sunbird Portfolio.
SUNBIRD IN A K15 MILLION SUPPORT FOR CYCLONE FREDDY VICTIMS
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain has donated K15 million worth of food and non-food supplies to the Cyclone Freddy victims through the Malawi Redcross Society.
APPOINTMENT OF MR. SAMSON MWALE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Thursday, January 12, 2023
SUNBIRD TOURISM PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Samson Mwale as the new Chief Executive. The appointment of Mr. Mwale follows a rigorous and transparent recruitment process.
SUNBIRD HOSTS PARTNERS
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain hosted a cocktail party for its Bookers and partners at Sunbird Mount Soche Conference Centre. The event was hosted as a networking opportunity and token of appreciation for the business support from the stakeholders.
Sunbird Partners With ICAM
Friday, December 9, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain has partnered with ICAM through their flagship loyalty program the Sunbird Premier Club Membership where ICAM members will enjoy a host of privileges and benefits upon joining the loyalty program. The Sunbird Premier Club, under platinum level allows members to earn three free night vouchers on joining membership, as well as earn two free nights for every ten nights spent at any Sunbird Hotel or Resort. Other membership benefits include great value and massive discounts on rooms and meals, gym membership, free access to Malawian airport and selected international VIP lounges, free swimming pool access.
Sunbird Ku Chawe Rooms Upgrade
Monday, November 28, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain will soon be completing the full rooms renovation and upgrade of Sunbird Kuchawe, the iconic mountain resort in Zomba. The renovations and upgrades aim to ensure an improved accommodation guest experience at the resort.
SUNBIRD SPONOSORS INSTITUTUE OF MARKETING IN MALAWI CONFERENCE
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain sponsored the Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) at a tune of K10 million for the Annual IMM conference taking place at Sunbird Livingstonia Beach. The leading hotel chain decided to make this sponsorship because of the contribution that marketing as a profession has made to the country
SUNBIRD 2022 HALF YEAR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE QUESTION & ANSWER
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Total revenue for the Group grew by 57.5%, with occupancy increasing by 42% in comparison to prior year. Profit at half year grew by 184% in comparison with same period last year, when the Group posted a loss. The Corporate Segment continued to be the anchor segment with 82.1% of the rooms sold, and 83% revenue contribution.
SUNBIRD INTRODUCES THE SUNBIRD MOBILE APP
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain has introduced the Sunbird Mobile App on the market. The APP will enable customers to access Sunbird services simply at the click of their android or Apple mobile phones, providing seamless and quick access to our services while aligning with digital market trends.
SUNBIRD IN K5 MILLION SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENTIAL CHARITY GOLF INITIATIVE
Monday, September 19, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain has committed K5 million towards the Presidential Charity Golf Initiative. The Presidential Charity Golf Tournament, aims to raise funds in support of the vulnerable and school fees for needy students. Sunbird’s Head of Sales, Marketing & Distribution Temwa Kanjadza commented, “Sunbird Hotels & Resorts is honoured to join the valiant efforts in addressing a much pressing need in the education sector – supporting the needy with school fees. Education is one of our pillars in our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, and therefore aligns with the Initiative’s objectives and as a wholly owned Malawian brand, we underscore our commitment in supporting our communities, we therefore support this noble cause with a K5 million contribution towards raising the targeted amount”.
Sunbird 2021 AGM Question & Answer
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Tourism Industry continued to encounter reduction in tourist arrivals and domestic demand for hospitality services due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 and 2020 in comparison to 2019 pre-pandemic levels, however on the positive side, a pivot towards recovery was on track with increase in tourist arrivals compared to 2020.
Professional Golfers Association Malawi Championship Prize Presentation Cocktail Hosted by Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain hosted the PGA Malawi championship prize presentation ceremony with a cocktail at one of its prestigious city hotels, Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel.
SUNBIRD PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION IN MALAWI SPONSORSHIP
Friday, May 27, 2022
Sunbird Hotels & Resorts, Malawi’s leading hotel chain has sponsored the upcoming Professional Golfers Association (PGA) in Malawi Championship to the value of K2 million. The leading hotel chain decided to make this sponsorship because of the contribution that golf as a sport continues to make in the tourism industry, and the special relationship that exists between the hotel chain and the golfing fraternity.
