Friday, April 18, 2025

Cresta reports 91% profit drop as business travel weakens 

Cresta Marakanelo, one of Botswana’s largest hotel chains, reported a sharp 91 percent decline in full-year profit on Thursday, down to subdued government travel, a shift in business travel patterns, and rising operational costs.

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