President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended the official rebranding of the historic Meikles Hotel in Harare today.
His Excellency attended the official rebranding of the Meikles Hotel now the ‘Hyatt Regency Hotel’, Newsreportzim.com has learnt, citing X post by Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana.
He was accompanied by his two deputies, Minister of Finance and Economic Development Mthuli Ncube, RBZ governor Dr John Mushayavanhu and other senior government officials.
The hotel, originally opened in 1915 by the Meikle brothers, was sold to Albwardy, a hospitality company based in the United Arab Emirates. The rebranding follows significant renovations, including repainting, in preparation for hosting cricket teams during the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 44th SADC Heads of State Summit in August 2024.
It has been the center of high society in Zimbabwe for over 100 years, hosting royalty, political elites, entertainment superstars, and top airline crews.
The Meikle family has massive investments in TM/Pick n Pay, Tanganda Estates, Greatermans, Barbour’s, The Victoria Falls Hotel in Victoria Falls, and real estate.
This change marks the end of an era for the Meikles Hotel, which has been a landmark in Harare for over a century.
Source Newsreportzim.com
