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n the day marking the 45th anniversary of National Independence, Angola now has a hotel of the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) chain, inaugurated by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço. In a statement, InterContinental says the inauguration of Luanda Miramar, is “the first luxury hotel of an international brand” in the city. Inspired by the graceful contours of the diamond in its design, InterContinental® Luanda Miramar makes its debut in Angola as the first Internationally branded 5-star hotel, blending the highest luxury standards and the local essence of Angola’s capital into an unforgettable experience. The 24-story building includes 377-rooms, a casino, an outdoor pool, 4 restaurants and xxxx. Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to Responsible Business is being activated around the world. Using our Green Engage tools, we have helped our hotels and resorts reduce energy consumption by up to 25%. Through IHG’s Shelter in a Storm programme, our hotels receive guidance on when and how best to respond when disasters occur. When a disaster occurs, funds from the IHG Shelter Fund can be allocated to enable our hotels to respond quickly and effectively to support our guests, employees and the local community with financial support, vital supplies and accommodation. The IHG Academy is a collaboration between individuals, IHG hotels, corporate offices, local education providers and/or community organisations. The IHG Academy provides local people with opportunities to develop skills and improve their employment prospects in one of the world’s largest hotel companies. Within a consistent framework, each IHG Academy is tailored to meet the needs of local communities
President João Lourenço performs ceremonial ribbon cu oprimeiro.net
as well as hotels around the world. www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ destinations/africa/articles/ african-islands-never-heard-of Image credit: https://hotelsrates.com/Angola, IHG, frontierafricareports.com
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