Algeria brings experts and investors together to develop thermal tourism
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lequotidien Oran
Algeria’s Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Houria Meddahi, opened a national forum on thermal tourism in Guelma, bringing together experts, investors and representatives of thermal spas. The two-day discussions focus on modernising facilities, investment and training, the APS reports.
Algeria’s Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Houria Meddahi, opened the National Forum on Thermal Tourism in Guelma on Monday, a two-day event devoted to developing thermal spas and investment in the sector, according to the APS news agency.
The forum brings together Algerian and foreign experts, investors, managers of public and private thermal facilities, specialist doctors, local authority representatives and diplomats. Discussions include modernising spas to international standards, innovation and simplifying procedures for economic operators, the APS reports.
The second day is to include a workshop on investment, financing and the development of thermal tourism. Participants are also expected to visit the family home of former president Houari Boumediene, the ancient city of Thibilis and the Roman theatre in Guelma, according to the programme presented by the APS.
The forum follows the start of the fitting-out of the 137 rooms at the Safir Hotel in Algiers on 22 October, as Algeria has 294 hotel projects under construction, according to an announcement published on 2 October.
