Sheraton Kampala Hotel one of Kampala’s top hotels has sent down most of its staff on paid leave as Covid-19 related restrictions have severely diminished business at the hotel. In an interview with CEO East Africa, the hotel’s General Manager, Mr. Jean Philippe Bittencourt, said that the hotel is mainly catering to “guests that could not leave the country” as well as a “few residents in our apartments.” “We are generally operating at only at less than 3 % (occupancy rate),” he said. “As far as bookings are concerned, of course, there is nothing coming through and April is expected…
COVID-19: Sheraton and Hotel Africana severely hit by Covid-19; send most staff home

Covid-19 related travel restrictions, has reduced occupancy at Sheraton Kampala Hotel down to 3% forcing the hotel to send on paid leave most of their employees. The hotel however says it does not envisage staff terminations in the near future.




