Mozambican hospitality sector concerned about military instability

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Mozambican hospitality sector concerned about military instability

7:16 CAT | 25 Aug 2016

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Located 756 km north of Maputo, the country’s capital, Inhassoro has beautiful beaches, but local tour operators are desperate because of the military instability.

Hotel Esterla do Mar is one of the main hotels in Inhassoro, but owner Aziza Esmael says that there is almost no tourism in the district any more.

Unlike Vilankulo and Inhambane, where most of the tourists are South African, Inhassoro’s visitors come mainly from Zimbabwe and Tete and Beira in central Mozambique.

Before the resumption of military attacks, Inhassoro was abuzz with activity. But now, because of the political and military situation, the hotel is almost empty, going for months without a single guest.

Hotel Esterla do Mar currently has 17 employees, but had more in the past. Because of the crisis, Aziza Esmael has had to lay off six workers.

The situation is difficult, but the entrepreneuse refuses to give up. On the contrary, she is increasing capacity.

South African petrochemical company Sasol operates gas production facilities in Temane in Inhassoro district. Its employees and those of companies providing services to the multinational are currently the hotel’s main customers.

Source: Voa Portugues