Angola Tourism Jobs Push: Angola’s Tourism Minister Márcio Daniel says the sector aims to become one of the top three job creators, citing that every extra 1,000 tourists can generate at least three jobs, with a target of fivefold growth in international arrivals by 2036 and a focus on longer stays from higher-spending European markets. UNESCO Conservation Boost: UNESCO praised Angola’s commitment to protecting natural areas, highlighting the country’s 2025 UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve and saying sustainable tourism prospects are growing as more sites are considered for future designations. IMMAF World Championship Ready: Angola is set to host the IMMAF World Championship “IMMAF World Cup – Dipanda 2026” in Luanda (Sept 27–Oct 2), with IMMAF officials saying hotel, sports and logistics conditions meet federation standards and attention now turns to transport coordination. Okavango Raid Tourism Plan: Moxico province will host the 3rd edition of the Okavango Raid (Sept 5–12), aiming to put Angola’s Okavango region on the wider tourist map and create local business opportunities across Cangamba and Alto Cuito. Air Peace Fleet Update (Regional Travel Link): Air Peace’s new Embraer E175 delivery supports fleet modernization and route expansion, strengthening Nigeria’s broader West Africa connectivity—good news for regional travelers who often connect via Luanda and Angola routes. Angola–Cuba Cooperation: Angola and Cuba reviewed bilateral relations, with cooperation spanning tourism, culture, sports, transport and education—supporting travel and people-to-people links.