Ledger Plaza Hotel Bangui

Ledger Plaza Hotel Bangui
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeLuxury Hotel
LocationAvenue de l'indépendance 2361, Bangui, Central African Republic
Coordinates4°23′01″N 18°34′02″E / 4.383619°N 18.567314°E / 4.383619; 18.567314
Opening2012
Other information
Number of rooms156
Website
ledgerplaza-bangui.com

Ledger Plaza Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Bangui, Central African Republic.

History

François Bozizé, Sylvie Annick Mazoungou, and the Libya Ambassador to CAR inaugurated Ledger Plaza Hotel on 15 September 2012.[1] During the Seleka government, the hotel was occupied by its militia and Michel Djotodia resided in the presidential suite room.[2] In 2014, Ziad Zarzour became the CEO of the hotel and under his leadership, there was financial embezzlement of millions CFA francs. In 2021, the hotel CEO was replaced to Chokri Ben Abdallah.[3] Arem Group acquired Ledger Plaza Hotel from LAICO in March 2022.[4]

Facilities

The hotel has 156 rooms.[5] Apart from that, there are restaurant, coffee lounge bar, swimming pool, gym, tennis court, spa, and banquet hall. Free WIFI is available in the hotel.[6]

Controversy

Working condition

In 2020, the Central African staff moaned the poor conditions that they received, such as salaries, no benefits, and the suspension of loans for two years. This condition contradicted the expatriates who gained higher wages and benefits. Hence, the local staff demanded an increase in wages by up to 50% and regular payment of benefits.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Krock, Fred (19 September 2012). "Centrafrique : inauguration du premier hôtel 5 étoiles, Ledger Plaza à Bangui". afrik.com. Afrik. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  2. ^ AP, AP. "C. African Republic rebels refuge at luxury hotel". usatoday.com. USA Today. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  3. ^ Pabandji, Pacôme. "Centrafrique : au Ledger Plaza, la fin d'un improbable feuilleton ?". jeuneafrique.com. Jeune Afrique. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  4. ^ Africa Intelligence, Africa Intelligence (15 April 2022). "Tunisian Walid Arem seizes Libyan state-owned hotels in Africa". tabadul.tv. Tabadul. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Ledger Plaza Bangui Hotel". ledgerplaza-bangui.com. Ledger Plaza Hotel Bangui. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  6. ^ David, David (10 November 2016). "Experience: Laico Ledger Plaza Bangui". world-adventurer.com. World Adventurer. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  7. ^ Moloma, Gisèle (18 November 2020). "RCA : hôtel Ledger Plazza, les employés dénoncent leur condition de travail difficile". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  8. ^ Moloma, Gisèle (19 November 2020). "RCA : hôtel Ledger Plazza, les employés dénoncent le management de leur DG (troisième partie)". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 12 November 2023.