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THIS WEEK ANGOLA
Africa Travel
Association's 9th
Cultural & Ecotourism
Symposium in Luanda
Oct. 30-Nov 4.
This important occasion
marks the first time a
travel/tourism industry
event of international
significance has been
held in Angola. Angola's
Prime Minister H.E.
Fernando da Piedade Dias
dos Santos and the First
Lady, H.E. Ana Paula dos
Santos will open
proceedings at the
Palace of Congress.
Headquarters hotel will
be Le Presidente
Meridien, a 4-star
property overlooking
Luanda Bay.
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CELEBRATING ANGOLA
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The nation of Angola, on
the southwestern coast
of Africa, is larger
than Texas and
California combined. The
population is estimated
at between eleven and
thirteen million people,
or about as many as Ohio
or Illinois. In 2003
Angola is finally
recovering from decades
of war. But an estimated
one out of three
Angolans has been
displaced by war;
landmines still make
much of the countryside
dangerous. Despite its
oil wealth, Angola ranks
neat the bottom on the
UNs human development
index, 161 out of 173
countries.
QUICK FACTS:
Official Name
Republic of Angola
Captial City
Luanda
Population
11,486,729
Population Density
26.4 people per sq. mile
Ethnic Groups
Oyimbundu 37%, Kimbundu
25%, Bakongo 13%,
Mestico (mixed European
and Native African) 2%,
European 1%, other 22%
Languages
Potuguese (official),
Bantu and varied African
dialects
Religions Traditional
beliefs, Catholic,
Protestant
Government Type
Republic
Independence from
Portugal, November 11,
1975
President Jose
Eduardo Dos Santos
Climate The
overall climate is mild
to hot, though cooler
along the coast.
The lowlands of the west
rise abruptly to a vast
interior plateau where
temperate conditions are
common.
Exports Crude
oil, diamonds, refined
petroleum products, gas,
coffee, sisal, fish and
fish products, timber
and cotton
Major Crops
Coffee, sugarcane,
bananas
Major Natural
Resources Diamonds,
Atlantic fishing rights,
oil (offshore fields
have been discovered)
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About
Luanda
(courtesy of
Africa
Travel
Association)
Luanda the
capital of
Angola, was
founded in
1575 by the
Portuguese
explorer
Paulo Dias
de Novai and
retains its
heritage as
a Portuguese
colonial
city. There
are several
buildings of
historical
significance
and churches
that date
back to the
1600s. Luanda
is divided
into two
parts, the
"baxia" or
old part and
the "cidade
alta" or
new part.
The main
visitor
attractions
are the
Fortress,
the National
Museum of
Anthropology,
and the
Museum of
Slavery
along the
coast from
Luanda.
Kissama
National
Park, 70 km
south of
Luanda is
home to a
great
variety of
wildlife.
The broad
Atlantic
Coast of
Angola
offers
superb
beaches. As
an example,
the city of
Luanda is
built around
a bay, with
popular
public
beaches just
five minutes
from the
city center.
Traditional
Angolan
cuisine has
a strong
Portuguese
influence.
Local arts
and crafts
can be
purchased in
many
marketplaces
in
Angola. Items
made from
ebony,
rosewood,
straw,
malachite,
bronze and
pottery are
all
available. Other
popular
items to
purchase are
wooden masks
and
traditional
instruments
such as
marimbas,
kissanges,
xingufos,
ankle
rattles and
drums.
After many
years of
civil war,
reconstruction
of this
beautiful
country is
an immediate
priority.
With the
long range
benefits
derived from
hosting an
organization
such as the
Africa
Travel
Association,
the country
is well on
its way.
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SEGMENT
1
& 2
His
Excellency
EDUARDO
CHINGUNJI
Angola's Minister
for Hotels and Tourism
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Top Angola Attractions:
Cidade Alta, Luanda
Kissama National
Park
National
Anthropology Museum
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Massula
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Sunday on TravelTalkRADIO,
His Excellency Eduardo Chingunji, Minster for Hotels and Tourism, focuses
on introducing Angola as a warm and welcoming nation
Since the 50's this little country in Africa has been
stricken with war and political strife, known as the 'Armed Struggle'.
In 2002 Rebel
leader Jonas Savimbi, who led Unita, was killed ending 30 years of war.
With three years of peace is behind the Angolans, this small country has
gone through their time of healing and now is ready to open it's doors
to tourism.
Mr. Chingunji also talks about the
importance that his government places on developing
tourism infrastructure and the tourism product.
The fact that the Government of Angola has accorded the Africa Travel
Association's 9th Cultural & Ecotourism Symposium in LUanda Oct. 30-Nov
4. the status of a State event, is indicative of the recognition of the
key role that tourism can play in the economy of the country. the
country's Prime Minister and First Lady will open this first ever ATA
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SEGMENT
3
FUMEKE SARR
General Manager of the
Corinthia Hotels
International
in TOGO Africa.
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At the southern end of the African continents western bulge, Togo sits on the Gulf of Guinea, surrounded by Burkina Faso to the north, Benin to the east and Ghana to the West.
If there had to be a popularity poll amongst countries in West Africa, Togo would probably emerge as a likely favourite. Its capital city, Lome, and the beaches that surround it, are a big draw for most vacationers. Further off the beaten track, one can experience unique village cultures, with their colourful markets and festivals. |
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SEGMENT 4 & 5
MIRA BERMAN
Executive Director,
Africa Travel
Association
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Mira Berman draws on a diversity of talents in directing successful advertising and public relation programs for the the agency's international, national and regional accounts. Ms Berman brings to each client a fresh individuality and wealth of expertise gathered through her twenty-five years in marketing communications. |
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Photo by
Robert
Eilets
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SEGMENT
6
JIM FORBERG
Chief Operations Officer
(COO)
of
UNICOMM,
LLC
TravelTalkRADIO
will broadcast live from
San Francisco at the
|Adventures in Travel
Expo
November 13, 2005
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Stop by the TravelTalkRADIO Tiki Hut! |
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ADVENTURES
in TRAVEL EXPO
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This premier event will help you find the best adventure and travel experiences on the planet! Ranging from an African safari to white water rafting to the majesty of Alaska 's Inside Passage to a pristine tropical beach. The Adventures in Travel Expo gives you the opportunity to see hundreds of travel possibilities that you may not find otherwise.
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SEGMENT 7
MIRACLE
CORNERS
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EDDIE
BERGMAN
Executive
Director
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Encouraged and guided by the late Dr. Herman Wrice, community activist and founder of "Turn Around America" (a grassroots community drug-fighting organization), Dr. Edward B. Shils, Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurial Studies and Founder of the Center of Entrepreneurial Studies at The Wharton School, and Dr. Peter White, a social studies teacher and founder of Northport High School's "Students for 60,000" Community Service Club, Eddie Bergman of Long Island and Robert Alsbrooks from West Philadelphia founded Miracle Corners of the World (MCW) in 1999. |
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ROBERT
ALSBROOK
| MCW is a grassroots, youth founded, not-for-profit community development and revitalization organization that has developed and assisted with numerous community projects in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. Today, MCW has a substantial network of partners through its board as well as partnering organizations and individuals who support the mission and project initiatives of the organization. MCW projects have received recognition from various government leaders and international organizations. |
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SEGMENT
8
PATRICK PEARTREE
The author is Corporate Counsel and Executive VP of Business Development for TravelTalkMEDIA, a division of
CelestiaLINK, LLC.
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Cruise
101 -
Part 2 of 3
Ensuring
Passenger
Safety and
Security
by
Patrick
Peartree
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SEGMENT
9
ANNA GRACE J. KYOMA
Chief Park Warden
TANZANIA
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VICTOR RUNYORO
Ngorongoro Conservation
Area
United Republic of
Tanzania
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SEGMENT
10
SHIRLEY DAVIS JD
Attorney
Mid Atlantic Chapter
Washington DC
Africa Travel
Association
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Shirley has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro 2 times. Her story will engage you and make you realize the benefits of climbing this spectacular Mountain in Tanzania.
Mt Kili is not a technical climb however the journey is still a feat that is to be admired by anyone who |
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