PARIS—AccorHotels sealed an exclusive partnership with AAA ACTIVOS LDA to open 50 hotels (more than 6,200 rooms) in Angola from luxury to economy between 2015 and 2017.
Sebastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of AccorHotels, stated, “Angola has 25 million inhabitants, 40% of which are of working age. Therefore, 3.000 employees will be hired locally in a large selection of hospitality jobs, ranging from restaurant service to executive positions.
Carlos Manuel de Sao Vicente, chairman of AAA, added, “Angola is diversifying the economy in order to reduce the dependence from the mineral economy, namely oil and diamond industry. AAA is already contributing to achieve this strategic role by investing in the building of a national chain of 50 hotels in all capitals of provinces and a chain of three logistic centers to supply the hotels. Now, we have established a partnership with Accorhotels to manage the hotels, train Angolans and provide hospitality services in all hotels with international quality standards with a French flavor and an Angolan touch. We are sure that Angola will become a big player in the hospitality and tourism activity in Africa. Angola will become a major tourist destination. Our 50 hotels will help to stimulate the domestic and international tourism.”
Over the next two years, 50 hotels will be opened in strategic locations, such as in Luanda, the country’s capital, and the 17 capitals of the provinces: 6 hotels in 2015, 22 in 2016 and 22 in 2017. The offer will cover all segments of the hotel market, from luxury to economy, including midscale. 27 hotels will be operated under the banner of the economic ibis Styles brand, 22 under that of the midscale Mercure brand, and one under the luxury Sofitel brand.
