Durban's swanky Hilton Hotel finally reopens after 3 years

DURBAN - Durban’s luxury Hilton Hotel has reopened after shutting its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.

The hotel is one of many businesses that failed to bounce back after the tough economic effects of the pandemic.

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The eThekwini metro municipality has welcomed the reopening, saying it will play a significant role in the city’s tourism.

Spokesperson Gugu Sisilana: “EThekwini Municipality welcomes the re-opening of Hilton Hotel Durban, which will significantly benefit the City's tourism economy as we mark the start of Tourism Month celebrated annually in September to promote domestic travel.”

She added this would also help tackle the unemployment crisis.

“Apart from enhancing the tourism experience for visitors in our city, the re-opening of the hotel will contribute immensely to job creation.”