Tourism Investment Push: Angola’s Tourism and Planning ministers in Luanda aligned 2026 Public Investment Program priorities, backing integrated tourism infrastructure and new financing mechanisms to help domestic private investors, with a focus on jobs, the hospitality value chain, and economic diversification. Job-Creation Targets: At AHRA’s 10th anniversary conference, Tourism Minister Márcio Daniel said tourism aims to become a top job-creation sector, targeting fivefold growth in international arrivals by 2036, longer stays via high-spending European markets, and noting Angola already reached 223,000 international tourists (above 2019). Conservation for Sustainable Tourism: UNESCO praised Angola’s conservation of natural areas, highlighting the 2025 biosphere reserve designation and saying upcoming biosphere proposals could support sustainable tourism and community benefits. Hosting the MMA World Championship: IMMAF says Angola is prepared to host the “IMMAF World Cup – Dipanda 2026” in Luanda (Sept 27–Oct 2), with logistics and delegation transport now the main focus. Okavango Raid in Moxico: Moxico province will host the 3rd Okavango Raid (Sept 5–12) to spotlight Angola’s Okavango tourism potential and create local business opportunities. Luanda Tourism Infrastructure via PPPs: The Tourism ministry continues promoting public-private partnerships by identifying tourism-potential areas and mobilizing private investment for sustainable facility management.