Mokuti Lodge revamp nearing completion
Ohlthaver & List says its business partnership with Kuwaitbased IFA Hotels & Resorts, has recently taken on a new shape with the commencement of a new joint venture company, OLIFA Hotels & Resorts Namibia (Pty) Ltd, as part of a 550 million investment that involves the development and upgrade of hotels and lodges previously part of Ohlthaver & List’s tourism arm Namib Sun Hotels.
Patrick Hashingola, the group’s Manager: Public Relations, said Namib Sun Hotels’ operational structure, reservation system, and branding has been transformed so as to meet the requirements of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel collection Kempinski Hotels – the company that has been appointed to manage OLIFA’s operations.
“We have completed the structuring and organising of the head office,” said Hashingola, adding that the transfer of employees was completed, and the upgrade of its flagship Mokuti Lodge was in full swing, while the development of the Strand Hotel in Swakopmund was pending regulatory approval.
84 out of 173 former employees of Namib Sun Hotels had chosen a transfer to the new company, while 22 had remained in the services of Namib Sun Hotels which now only concerns the operations of Midgard Lodge.
The sequential redevelopment of its flagship establishment Mokuti Lodge has commenced early April involving the complete revamp of the main building, including reception area, lounge, restaurant and kitchen, and in due course a soft upgrade of the rooms and landscaping. “Operations are ongoing and our people are doing their utmost to attend to our guests to minimise inconveniences during the redevelopment,” said Hashingola.
The first phase is scheduled to be completed in June this year whereafter Mokuti Lodge will operate as Kempinski Mokuti Lodge – the first five star lodge in Namibia. In addition Hashingola said that staff is undergoing extensive training to meet the standards of a five star establishment. The final phases (two and three) include the addition of a spa, luxury tented camp, waterholes and viewing platforms with food and beverage outlet.
Patrick Hashingola, the group’s Manager: Public Relations, said Namib Sun Hotels’ operational structure, reservation system, and branding has been transformed so as to meet the requirements of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel collection Kempinski Hotels – the company that has been appointed to manage OLIFA’s operations.
“We have completed the structuring and organising of the head office,” said Hashingola, adding that the transfer of employees was completed, and the upgrade of its flagship Mokuti Lodge was in full swing, while the development of the Strand Hotel in Swakopmund was pending regulatory approval.
84 out of 173 former employees of Namib Sun Hotels had chosen a transfer to the new company, while 22 had remained in the services of Namib Sun Hotels which now only concerns the operations of Midgard Lodge.
The sequential redevelopment of its flagship establishment Mokuti Lodge has commenced early April involving the complete revamp of the main building, including reception area, lounge, restaurant and kitchen, and in due course a soft upgrade of the rooms and landscaping. “Operations are ongoing and our people are doing their utmost to attend to our guests to minimise inconveniences during the redevelopment,” said Hashingola.
The first phase is scheduled to be completed in June this year whereafter Mokuti Lodge will operate as Kempinski Mokuti Lodge – the first five star lodge in Namibia. In addition Hashingola said that staff is undergoing extensive training to meet the standards of a five star establishment. The final phases (two and three) include the addition of a spa, luxury tented camp, waterholes and viewing platforms with food and beverage outlet.
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