Kalahari Sands takes road to the top

THE Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino in Windhoek has appointed a new general manager.

John Airey at the weekend took the opportunity to share his game plan and introduce the casino’s new coin-less gaming system. Airey explained that since his arrival in November relations between staff and management at the hotel had improved.”Staff now has pride and relationships have been built.The new foundation looks solid.”The new GM said he planned to introduce a more flexible rate and marketing strategy for the hotel featuring custom packages for specific clients or operators.Tour Operators will now have a dedicated person covering their account and needs.The casino will be expanded to introduce a Tables and Slots Prive with private bar and lounge.This will cost N$2,6 million.The Dunes Restaurant will be refurbished to the tune of N$5 million.The pool deck will also undergo refurbishment and a new conference centre will be launched in October, Airey said.”Windhoek will see the Kalahari Sands celebrate its 29th year in 2004.We, as staff and management, see it as the year that will put the hotel back on the map and bring in a new dawn in the history of the hotel for all the right reasons,” the GM said.Airey explained that since his arrival in November relations between staff and management at the hotel had improved.”Staff now has pride and relationships have been built.The new foundation looks solid.”The new GM said he planned to introduce a more flexible rate and marketing strategy for the hotel featuring custom packages for specific clients or operators.Tour Operators will now have a dedicated person covering their account and needs.The casino will be expanded to introduce a Tables and Slots Prive with private bar and lounge.This will cost N$2,6 million.The Dunes Restaurant will be refurbished to the tune of N$5 million.The pool deck will also undergo refurbishment and a new conference centre will be launched in October, Airey said.”Windhoek will see the Kalahari Sands celebrate its 29th year in 2004.We, as staff and management, see it as the year that will put the hotel back on the map and bring in a new dawn in the history of the hotel for all the right reasons,” the GM said.