Tourism and Arts Minister, Jean Kapata has called on African countries to plan and integrate tourism into their economies as well as develop tourism products in a complementary manner for the continent to be competitive in the world. She was addressing an investment and tourism gathering in New York. And In his opening remarks, Spain’s Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism, José Manuel Soria López said his country believes in the catalytic role of investment and business in the promotion of economic growth and development in Africa. Other panelists were Namibia’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Carl Schlettwein, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi, UN Under-Secretary-General Gyan Chandra Acharya, UNWTO representative Carlos Vogeler and moderated by South Africa and Sierra Leone’s Ambassadors to the UN. The panelists emphasized the importance of promoting investment in Africa, positive portrayal of the continent and the need for the resources to benefit the locals. The panel discussion focused on highlighting the investment potentials of Africa and Spain’s cooperation with countries in the continent. Ms. Kapata, who was accompanied by her Ministry’s principal tourism development and research officer Chilala Habasimbi, also presented Zambia Golden Jubilee souvenirs to Spain UN Ambassador Román Oyarzun Marchesi and Casa África General-Director Luis Padrón. She said that Zambia’s peacefulness in its 50 years of independence, confirms that the country is conducive for tourists and investors. Casa África is the Spanish Government’s public and economic diplomacy institution promoting cooperation with Africa.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:27:17 +0000
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