Owner of Ventura Inn & Suites is Glad to be Back at his Hotel in Hamilton
Wednesday 7 June 2017, 10:49AM
By Media PA
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Kenneth Mitchell, owner of Ventura Inn & Suites of Hamilton, has recently returned from a trip to Zimbabwe, an experience which left him in awe of the African country’s natural wonders and rich minerals, yet dismayed at the economic ruin and the plight of the Zimbabwean people.
“Could a country get any worse?” says Kenneth. “The answer is yes, but for the moment there are many problems to overcome, such as the ninety-five percent unemployment rate, degree-qualified citizens with no job and numerous people working without getting paid, hoping for a brighter future.”
Kenneth says many of the basic things New Zealanders take for granted, such as withdrawing cash from an ATM, are lacking in Zimbabwe.
“I saw queues of people at the ATM machines waiting to get their maximum twenty dollar withdrawal for the day. Some machines had run out of cash altogether.”
From a tourism perspective, Kenneth says tourism is making some incremental progress against the odds, as private tourism operators strive to make a living under Mugabe’s dictatorship.
“It’s easy to feel upset and angry about the situation and it’s understandable that people might want to avoid travelling there - but in the end the citizens of Zimbabwe shouldn’t be penalised for the mistakes of the government by tourists avoiding travel to their country,” says Kenneth.
About Ventura Inn & Suites:
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton is superbly located at the south end of the central business district, only metres from city businesses and the best restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Nearby attractions include the SKYCITY Hamilton Casino, Waikato Museum of Art & History, Hamilton Gardens and lots of shopping! We are only a short drive from the Claudelands Event Centre and Arena.
Contact Ventura Inn & Suites:
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
23 Clarence St, Hamilton
Ph: +64 7 838 0110
Email: reservations@venturainns.co.nz
Website: http://www.venturainns.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaHamilton/
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