The Institute for Tourism Promotion (INFOTUR) plans to capitalize on the Lobito Corridor to enhance national tourism, announced the General Director, Lukeni Araújo, in Luanda.
During the operation of the Rovos Rail luxury train this month, which travels between Lobito, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after originating in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a total of 124 tourists were transported—60 entering Angola and 64 leaving.
Araújo emphasized that INFOTUR’s primary mission is to promote Angolan tourism by investing in nature, cultural, and business tourism segments.
The goal is to ensure that different operators are properly integrated and promoted within the tourism sector.
To achieve this, the director highlighted the importance of involving tourist agents and hiring guides to facilitate the tourism process along the Lobito Corridor and beyond.
The regular passage of luxury trains along the Lobito Corridor is expected to positively impact the economies of the cities along its route.
The train’s operations through Angola began in 2019, and this month marked its fifth journey in the country.
Looking ahead to 2025, the train is scheduled to operate on the Angolan route again, with tourists already registered for future trips.
The Lobito Corridor is a crucial transport route extending from the Port of Lobito in Benguela Province, Angola, to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
It includes a railway line and a road network connecting the Port of Lobito to the interior of Southern Africa.
SOURCE:freighttrendsglobal.com
