On May 1, the Umodzi Park precinct and the President Walmont Hotel opened in Malawi’s capital of Lilongwe. President Mutharika formally opened the hotel in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Peermont Hotels, Casinos and Resorts will manage the hotel and the Umodzi Park precinct, which aim to attract conference delegations within the continent and boost Malawi’s tourism sector. The 130-room hotel includes a gym, health spa, lobby bar, lounge and restaurant.The Umodzi Park precinct can seat 1 500 conference delegates.

At the launch, Peermont CEO, Anthony Puttergill said: “The opening of Umodzi Park is a proud moment for Peermont. It is the culmination of a long journey with our partners in Malawi – both the Malawian Government and the Umodzi Board. We are confident that the expertise that we bring to this magnificent property will ensure that it prospers, and that it will be a wonderful asset that all Malawians can be very proud of.”