Tourism Ministry Shut down Lilongwe Golden Peacock Hotel

The Ministry of Tourism is in the process of officially closing the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe.

Director of Tourism who was accompanied by some officials in the ministry said the hotel is being closed for failure to follow proper hygiene standards.

Public Relations Officer for the Ministry, Joseph Nkosi, said the hotel has been Inspected several times since 2022 but has not adhered to expected standards.

Nkosi said it is against this background that the Tourism Licence of the hotel has been revoked and they have been given a maximum of 90 days to rectify the shortfalls.

Currently, the officials are in the process of removing all the people in the rooms as well as the conference rooms.

Reports indicate that the management of the hotel needs to refund the money to all people who checked in or booked the hotel or find them alternative accommodation.