Malawi Philately: Lilongwe Hotel

In 1964, Lilongwe Hotel, Lilongwe, was one of the only private-owned hotels in Malawi.  In 1969, the Government bought out the hotel.

In 1970, the hotel was extended and refurbished under Phase 3 of the Government’s Hotel Development Plan. Hallways Hotels (Overseas) Ltd managed the hotel. In April 1971, a new 21 bedroomed extension was constructed.

In 1979,  the hotel added an additional 52 rooms.

Postcards

1979 – ABC Press (Pty.) Ltd. – Malawi Hotels Limited

References
  • Accommodation services for competitive tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa: Historical evidence from Malawi – Alice Magombo, Christian M. Rogerson, Jayne M. Rogerson
  • Survey of Economic Conditions in Africa (1979)
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