Luanda: The President of the Hilton Group for the Middle East and Africa, Guy Hutchinson, stated on Thursday in Luanda that tourism has the potential to become a key driver of the Angolan economy and increase its contribution to the country's Gross Domestic Product. He made these remarks to the press following an audience granted by the President of the Republic, Joo Louren§o, at the Presidential Palace, on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum - Investment Summit Angola 2026, an international event taking place in the Angolan capital from June 18 to 19.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Hutchinson emphasized that the Hilton Group's presence at the summit reflects the hotel chain's confidence in the future of the Angolan market and the opportunities the country offers for the expansion of the tourism industry. He expressed the group's belief in Angola's future, adding that their participation aims to strengthen ties with strategic partners, identify new investment opportunities, and monitor the sector's evolution in the country.
Guy Hutchinson highlighted the role of tourism in diversifying the national economy, noting its capacity to generate wealth, create jobs, and drive sustainable development. He also noted that the Hilton Group is closely observing the Angolan government's efforts to attract investment, improve infrastructure, and create an environment conducive to the growth of tourism activities.
For Hutchinson, gatherings such as the Global Tourism Forum - Investment Summit Angola 2026 serve as a prime platform for bringing together investors, tour operators, and government officials, as they facilitate the identification of projects and partnerships capable of boosting the sector. The Global Tourism Forum 'Investment Summit Angola 2026' gathers investors, business leaders, and policymakers from various countries in Luanda to analyze investment opportunities and strategies for tourism development in Africa.
