To celebrate the end of this year 2020, many Caledonians have decided to wake up in the bush. The closing of the borders had the effect of re-boosting a tourism sector in bad shape in the North province.
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For the holidays, this year many Caledonians choose the calm of the North. “We travel abroad a lot, but it’s rare that we discover Caledonia. It is true that with the closing of the borders, the opportunity presented itself ”, says Gérard Tangopi, tourist in the North for a few days.
One meal for 100 people
This influx of visitors to the North benefits hotels, especially in Malabou. In the kitchen we prepare the meal for the expected 100 people. On the menu: shellfish, fresh fish and fine sweet potato tart … “It’s nice to see the world coming”, slips Henry Jewine, happy chef.
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Complete thanks to the Covid effect
The Malabou stayed closed nine months, he is currently in receivership. The hotel reopened in early December. Today it displays completely. The Covid effect according to officials.
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A captive clientele
Le Malabou recorded a 15% increase in its reservations in January. “Undeniably, the clientele is captive in Caledonia, so vacation destinations are favored for hotels around the coast. We take advantage of it. Now once the air links are restored to normal, I don’t know if it will last. I hope”, says Robert Hazet, Managing Director.
The report by David Sigal and Nathan Poaouteta:
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