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Luanda - Angola plans to build over 28 hotels by 2011 in a bid to satisfy demand for rooms from tourists and businessmen to the southwestern African nation, Tourism Minister Pedro Mutindi said on Wednesday.
The oil-producing country is recovering from a ruinous civil war that ended in 2002 and destroyed most of its infrastructure. Tourists lucky enough to find a room in Luanda have to pay up over $400 per night.
Mutindi told reporters Angola would be able to meet demand from tourists and soccer teams attending the African Nations Cup next year. About 10 000 tourists are expected to come to Angola during the January 10 to 31 event.
InterContinental Hotels, the world's biggest hotelier, is building a high-rise luxury hotel and casino in the capital Luanda and other international groups are expected to follow.
"Until 2011 the Angolan government has planned to build 28 hotels nationwide, and will give priority to two and four-star hotels," he said.
- Reuters