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There is need to embrace PPP reforms, says Dhar

There is need to embrace PPP reforms, says Dhar
By Kabanda Chulu
Saturday September 27, 2008 [04:00]

BARN Motel managing director Jess Dhar has said there is need to embrace the private-public-partnership reforms in order to ensure employment creation and poverty alleviation. And Dhar said the management was putting in place measures that would earn the motel trust and respect in the market to become the destination of choice in the tourism sector by offering authentic services at affordable rates.

“For 38 years now, The Barn still remains the best and cheapest in its facilities in order to attract more Zambian and foreign customers and in the quest to continue providing good service and high standards to the outlet, we will continue to embrace the private-public partnership reform programme to ensure that the creation of employment and alleviation of poverty remained a success story,”

Currently, the Barn employs more than 50 local workers, interpreting into an average of 200 family members who must continue to feel secure with their company.

And general manager, Obbie Malembeka said the motel has attributed its improved service and structure to exemplary business relationship with the public and other stake holders who continue to appreciate the services offered, hence turning the spirit of hospitality into reality.

“This has called for a lot of business interaction to all parties including tourists from both local and outside the country,” said Malembeka.

The Barn which is popularly known as ‘the family insaka, offers conducive workshop facilities and it has 57 ensuite rooms, five of which are family chalets comprising a sitting room, kitchen and toilet and bath facilities.

The Motel has the capacity to accommodate up to 200 guests on special arrangement and can house up to 800 people for any type of conference venture.

Recently The Barn unveiled a new ‘Mumbai Café that offers Indian food joint and a variety of drinks with air conditioning facilities, it was officially opened by the Deputy Minister of Tourism Todd Chilembo.

The Motel also co-sponsored the 2008 national and the international motor rallies which attracted drivers from Africa and Asia.

Apart from the Mumbai Café, the Barn also offers weekend braiis, swimming, jumping castles and slides for children and a variety of sumptuous meals and drinks.
The motel also provides football and volleyball facilities for any ranks in its vast greenery, which clients could also make use of the tranquility to sun -bask while reading a favourite novel or magazine.

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