AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Investment Push: Angola’s Ministry of Tourism signed eight memoranda to pull in foreign investment and upgrade tourism infrastructure, including hotels, resorts, eco-lodges and hospitality training, as part of a drive to make tourism a financeable asset. UN Tourism Spotlight: UN Tourism’s Secretary-General said Angola is building confidence with reforms, visa exemptions for 90+ countries, and stronger air connectivity—positioning the country as a gateway to Africa. Summit Momentum: President João Lourenço told investors Angola has the stability and opportunities to turn tourism into jobs and local development, highlighting the Atlantic coast, parks, biodiversity and reserves. Performance Numbers: WTTC reported Angola’s tourism grew 6.1% in 2025 (with about 400,000 jobs), and UN Tourism data put Angola as Africa’s top performer for international visitor growth (+28%). Aviation Sustainability: TAAG joined IATA’s CO2 Connect to improve CO₂ emissions calculation and reporting using real operational data. Women & Youth in Tourism: UNDP urged government and private partners to back women and youth with skills, market access and tech—linking empowerment directly to tourism growth. Luanda Hotel Plans: Hilton Group held talks in Luanda on new hotel projects and pipeline opportunities tied to the investment summit.
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