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Malawi President Peter Mutharika on May 1st officially opened the $100 million Umodzi Park complex which comprise the world-class Bingu Wa Mutharika International Conference Centre (BICC) , Presidential Villas and a 5-Star President Walmont Hotel, built in the capital Lilongwe, the www.starafrica.com website reprted.
Speaking during the opening, President Mutharika said the complex represents a symbol of excellence in the hospitality industry of the country.
“This complex will strategically position Malawi to tap into the growing tourism market segment and enhance its image as a destination for international events”, the president said.
He assured his government’s commitment to continue putting tourism sector as a priority area in the national agenda.
Chairperson of Umodzi Holdings, Francis Mbilizi said the multi-faceted development forms a vital part of Malawi’s plans to boost the tourism industry.
“The state-of-the-arts complex is set to raise the country’s profile within the African conferencing industry, making Malawi an attractive option for conference delegations from within the continent as well as the rest of the world.
The complex is an initiative of the late president Bingu Wa Mutharika, brother of the current president, and was funded and built by China.
The South Africa-based company Peermont will manage the complex for 10 years.
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