Sun International has safe and healthy environment for guests and staff

JOHANNESBURG – Sun International has said that it was taking necessary precautions to ensure a safe and healthy environment for its guests and staff should the coronavirus pose a threat for its business in the future.

Chief executive Anthony Lemming said yesterday that although it was still too early to determine the full impact of the coronavirus on its operations, the group remained well poised to respond to any eventuality.

“The outbreak does present a challenge for all businesses and it makes trading extremely difficult. While it is still too early to forecast what impact the coronavirus might have, we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our guests and staff and preparing operations for any possible disruption to trading,” Lemming said.

The group operates in the hotel, resort, casino and gaming industry.

Sun International reported a 4percent increase in total income to R17.2billion for the year to end December, primarily driven by above-market organic growth from key operations in South Africa and the impact of acquisitions made in Latin America (Latam).