Abstract EN:

It seems important to be aware of the present congolese situation and to learn about its potentialities in perspective. After independence, tourism was almost inexistant in congo. Yet the country has a great deal of natural and cultural resources. Nothing but the lack of exploitation of these resources prevents congo to develop an outstanding competitive position on the international market. Great financial efforts are required to enhance these touristic features by creating necessary infrastructures in terms of reception and supplies. The governement should have its priority objectives in the satisfaction of mostly european customers'needs. Therefore, every efforts should be made to get fair accommodation distributed on the whole country, and to develop the means of information for the customers. Measures in terms of cooperation with the tower operators, the formation of skilled labour contribute to the profitability of services, and to the development of the country. Despite some good effort, perspectives still depend on the governement'will to carry out the different projects under consideration