Cresta profits halve as occupancies drop
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Cresta says the hospitality sector is under pressure in towns and cities
During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the group, which provides hotel and related services in Botswana and Zambia recorded an overall profit before tax of P9.1 million for the period, reflecting a 50% drop from the result recorded for the same period last year.
On the other hand, revenue printed at P153 million representing a four percent decline from P160 million that was recorded for the same period in the prior year.
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