Tourism in Huíla: training of professionals gains new momentum in the municipalities.
Hoteisangola.com had the privilege of participating in the Training of Personnel in the Tourism Sector of the Huíla province, an initiative promoted by the Provincial Government through the Provincial Office of Culture and Tourism, with the support of UNDP and the participation of Hotour.
After the initial session, the training program continued throughout the week, strengthening its presence in the territory and the direct involvement of the municipalities.
Expansion of training across the territory
During this week, training activities took place in different municipalities, namely:
Monday: Matala
Wednesday: Caluquembe
Thursday: Quilenges
This decentralized model made it possible to deliver technical knowledge directly to the territories, promoting closer engagement with local stakeholders and a more realistic understanding of the needs of each municipality.
The structure is located at the entrance to the village of Humpata, very close to the old colonial road that connected the Huíla plateau to other towns in the region.
Located in the municipality of Quilengues, they appear as one of those little-known scenes in Angola that impress with the combination of wild nature, silence and mountainous landscapes.
The Bicuar National Park, was established as a game reserve in 1938 and transformed into a national park in 1964 with the aim of preserving the existing species in the area among which they stand out: elephants, lions, sable, buffalo etc. It has an extension of 1,200Km² and is limited by the Chicusse, Cunene, Cusso, Cussava and Chissanda rivers. It is one of the promising tourist reserves in southern Angola, due to its privileged geographical situation that has the natural conditions it offers, from the wonderful landscapes to the beautiful specimens of wild animals.
It is a destination of great natural and cultural value, known for its peaceful landscapes, mountains, vegetation typical of the southern region of Angola and welcoming rural environment.
At the entrance to the cave, only water flows from a peaceful spring at the bottom of the cave. The vestibule of the cave known as the “room of the lakes” (Timóteo1974. Pag.54) is surprising. Inside we can see majestic stalactites in its vault, some
It was built in 1957, based on the similarity that the City of Sá da Bandeira had with the headquarters of the island of Madeira, where the first contingents of settlers mandated by the Portuguese Government came from between 1884/85.
The Huíla Regional Museum is a public, permanent, scientific, non-profit institution, at the service of society and its development, open to the public that acquires, preserves, researches, disseminates and exhibits material testimonies
The first rehabilitation of the Mission took place in the period 2007/2011, with the Archbishop of Lubango, Dom Gabriel Mbilingi, inaugurating this phase of renovation in September 2011.
Quilengues as an example of commitment to tourism
Among all the sessions held, the municipality of Quilengues clearly stood out for the way it hosted and enhanced the training.
The local administration played an active and differentiating role, ensuring a more dynamic and practical approach, namely through:
Direct involvement of local cultural groups
Organization of visits to tourist points of interest
Integration of training with the concrete reality of the territory
It is also important to highlight that this was the only municipality where both the Administrator and the Deputy Administrator were directly involved in the entire process, demonstrating a level of commitment that is uncommon in the current context of the sector.
A positive signal for the sector
In a context where tourism is often still not seen as a priority at the local administration level, the example of Quilengues is particularly relevant.
It shows that when there is leadership, vision, and institutional involvement:
Tourism gains real expression in the territory
Training becomes more practical and effective
Local stakeholders feel more engaged
This positioning goes against a still existing trend in several municipalities, where the tourism sector is often sidelined or undervalued.
Hoteisangola's participation contributed with a market-oriented perspective, bringing training concepts closer to the operational reality of the sector.
Onde Comer na província de Huila - by: visitehuila.com
In 2013 we opened our first restaurant in the city of Lubango, capital of the province of Huíla, in order to increase another quality service in the local hotel market. With the same objective, in 2016 we opened a pizzeria in another location in the same city.
In 2014, we opened our first restaurant in the charming city of Lubango. In 2024, we expanded our services with the opening of Pizzeria Liopa, located in Lubango xyami shopping.
Conclusion
The continuation of these training sessions throughout the week reinforces a fundamental idea: the development of tourism begins in the territory and with people.
The example of Quilengues demonstrates that, with institutional involvement and strategic vision, it is possible to transform training actions into real moments of local tourism activation.
More than training, it is about mobilizing, structuring, and creating real conditions for tourism in the Huíla province to grow in a consistent and sustainable way.
Rent-a-Car:
Where to eat in the province of Benguela - by: Destinobenguela.com
The Alfa Beach bar is a tourism icon in the city of Lobito, Angola. Located on the seafront, it is known for its hospitality and ability to welcome tourists who visit us.
Located in the fascinating restinga of the municipality of Lobito, the Luís de Camões Praceta No. 8, next to the Sol building, inaugurated in August 2018, the Batuk restaurant with its innovative concept and its serene and relaxed atmosphere, has a large Esplanad
A antiga Companhia de Celulose e Papel de Angola, localizada no Alto Catumbela, município da Ganda, é um dos mais importantes marcos industriais e históricos da província de Benguela.
O Morro do Sombreiro é uma montanha que fica em Benguela. Depois de ter sido construído um farol de pedra, em 1969, aquele tornou-se numa referencia turística.
A Praia da Hanha fica a poucos quilómetros da cidade do Lobito (província de Benguela), cerca de 13 km em linha reta a partir da Ponte da Restinga. Entre a Hanha e a Restinga podemos ainda ver a a zona da Jomba, outrora conhecida pela extração de água gas
For more detailed requests or to submit documentation.
Available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Allows you to clarify doubts, support reservations, and guide you in choosing the best accommodation and tourist services.