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Drakensberg hotel closes its doors

22 May 2012 - By Sue van Winsen
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Little Switzerland in the Drakensberg has shut down all hotel operations. The resort will continue to operate its timeshare and self-catering chalets.

The resort said unfavourable economic conditions and the terrible state of the roads left it with no option but to close the hotel area.

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