Historic 132-year-old hotel standing completely empty in South Africa due to a worker dispute

• The Royal Hotel in Pilgrim's Rest has remained closed for years following a dispute with workers.
• The hotel's prolonged closure has raised concerns in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, with member Teboho Sekaledi warning that the failure to reopen the establishment is hurting tourism and economic development in the small town.
• The provincial government is struggling to find a suitable operator for the property due to the tender compliance requirements advertised.