Angola visited by 4.6 million tourists by 2020

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Luanda is the capital of Angola and the country’s major seaport. After the country gained independence from Portugal, people flocked to Luanda. The city’s population has now swelled to 5.8 million, putting a strain on the city’s few resources. Electricity and potable water are scarce, and the majority of the city’s population lives in informal settlements. These challenges and the absence of a city government are hampering improvements in the areas of waste, land use, sanitation and transport that would enhance living conditions while reducing environmental impact.

The tourism sector in Angola is expected by 2020 to record about 4.6 million tourists who will provide revenues estimated at USD4.7 billion, said last week the National Director of Tourist Activities of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.
Januário Marra, speaking about Tourism Week which this year has the the motto “1 million tourists, 1 million opportunities,” said the forecast tourism revenue in 2020 would account for about 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and the sector provides 1 million jobs.
Marra, cited by Angolan news agency Angop, said the qualitative transformation of tourism was currently affected by the country’s economic and financial situation, hence the need to pay special attention to the sector, which is strategic for the revival of the national economy.
The National Director of Tourist Activity said the sector faced the challenges of repairing and building appropriate facilities for the population and the tourism business, whilst contributing to the conservation and protection of natural heritage, promoting development of cultural and ethnic heritage and promoting a positive image of Angola abroad. MDT/Macauhub

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