A Premier Global Platform: Investment World Meets in Angola

Luanda / Dubai — 20 January 2026

World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI), in strategic collaboration with the KLEBER GROUP and Visit Angola, proudly announces the Global Tourism Forum – Investment Summit Angola 2026, a landmark four-day event taking place 7–9 May 2026 in Luanda, Angola. Designed as a strategic catalyst for unlocking Angola’s tourism economy, the Summit will bring global investors, policymakers, development agencies, and industry leaders together to accelerate tourism-led growth across the country’s provinces.

 

A central component of the Summit is the Angola Tourism Investment Expo, which will showcase:

• Provincial tourism assets across all regions of Angola
• National investment-ready projects
• Private-sector ventures in hospitality, aviation, ecotourism, real estate, cultural tourism, and integrated tourism zones

 

This dedicated marketplace enables high-level matchmaking between investors, government institutions, financing bodies, and strategic partners.

Expected Numbers – Investment Summit Angola 2026

• 1,000+ Delegates
• 100+ Speakers
• 60+ Countries

 

These projections reflect the strong international confidence in Angola’s long-term tourism investment potential and the country’s dynamic emergence on the global development stage.

 

H.E. Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of Angola, underlined the strategic importance of the Summit: “Tourism is a central pillar of Angola’s national diversification strategy and a key driver for regional development, job creation, and infrastructure investment. By hosting the Global Tourism Forum – Investment Summit in Angola, we are sending a clear signal to international investors that Angola is open, prepared, and strategically focused on long-term partnerships.”

 

Bulut Bağcı, Chairman of the World Tourism Forum Institute, highlights: “Africa represents one of the world’s most significant long-term tourism and investment frontiers. Angola stands out for its scale, diversity, and commitment to structural reform. With this Summit, we are bringing global capital, policymakers, and industry leaders together at the right moment and in the right place.”

 

“Tourism today is no longer a standalone sector – it is a catalyst for infrastructure, urban development, and long-term economic growth,” emphasizes Julia Kleber, CEO of the KLEBER GROUP. “In Angola, our role goes far beyond communication. Together with WTFI and our partners, we are helping structure destination development strategies, investment pipelines, and cross-sector projects that link tourism with transport, real estate, and public infrastructure.”

 

Investment Summit Programme: From policy to projects

Day 1 – Legal Framework & Macro Opportunities

Focus on Angola’s regulatory reforms, investment incentives, and national tourism strategies, led by ministers, policymakers, and global advisory leaders.

Day 2 – The Deal Market & Agreements

Dedicated to deal-making, MoU signings, project presentations, and high-level investment meetings.

Day 3 – Urban Investment Tour (Site Visit)

Site visits to key urban investment zones in Luanda, showcasing opportunities across hospitality, retail, MICE infrastructure, and urban development.

Day 4 – Coastal Investment Tour (Site Visit)

A curated coastal tour highlighting opportunities in resort development, marine tourism, conservation tourism, and integrated tourism clusters.

 

Key Milestones Leading to Investment Summit Angola 2026

• January 2026 – Official announcement during the World Economic Forum in Davos
• March 3, 2026 – High-level Investor Dinner during ITB Berlin
• May 7–9, 2026 – Global Tourism Forum – Investment Summit Angola, Luanda

Expected outcomes: investment agreements, MoUs and project signings exceeding EUR 500 million across tourism, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments

 

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About Global Tourism Forum (GTF)

Official Corporate Information for Media Use

The Global Tourism Forum (GTF) is a premier international platform established to advance strategic dialogue, investment partnerships, and policy innovation within the global travel and tourism sector. As the flagship initiative of the World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI), GTF convenes heads of state, senior government leaders, global CEOs, investors, and international institutions to address the industry’s key challenges and emerging opportunities.

Over the past 15 years, GTF has hosted more than 30 heads of state and over 200 ministers and official delegations, solidifying its position as one of the world’s most influential convening platforms in tourism and investment diplomacy.

Operating across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, GTF provides a high-level environment focused on tourism investment, sustainable development, global cooperation, and future-oriented industry transformation. The Forum places strong emphasis on regional development, actively mobilising international investors toward emerging destinations and supporting long-term economic growth in host regions.

GTF is far more than a tourism summit—it is a strategic investment platform designed to connect governments with global capital, accelerate development projects, and foster impactful public–private partnerships.

 

Throughout its global events, GTF has welcomed a distinguished group of global figures, including:

• José Manuel Barroso – President, European Commission (2004–2014)
• George Papandreou – Prime Minister of Greece (2009–2011)
• Sébastien Bazin – Chairman & CEO, AccorHotels
• Federico J. González – CEO, Radisson Hotel Group
• Apostolos Tzitzikostas – EU Commissioner for Sustainable Tourism & Transportation
• Tony Blair – Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997–2007)
• François Hollande – President of France (2012–2017)
• Shaikha Al Nowais – Secretary-General of UN Tourism

 

Alongside these leaders, the Forum hosts senior executives from major hotel groups, airlines, airport authorities, financial institutions, and global investment organizations—positioning GTF as a central meeting point for international cooperation and strategic partnership development.

Through its global convenings, GTF acts as a catalyst for investment mobilisation, cross-sector collaboration, and policy dialogue, reinforcing tourism’s role as a driver of economic growth, social development, and sustainable innovation.

The Investment Summit Angola 2026 continues this global mission by positioning Angola as one of the future leaders of African tourism.

 

About World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI)

The World Tourism Forum Institute is a global organization committed to shaping the future of travel, tourism, and economic transformation. Through research, policy engagement, and its flagship GTF platform, WTFI works to advance investment, sustainability, and inclusive growth.

 

About KLEBER GROUP

KLEBER GROUP is an internationally positioned, integrated marketing and communications consultancy with more than three decades of experience, specialising in tourism, luxury and lifestyle. With its 360-degree approach, the agency creates compelling storytelling that strengthens brands along the entire customer journey, through impactful, data-driven strategies that directly contribute to clients’ business objectives. KLEBER GROUP offers a comprehensive range of services to create consistent and unique brand experiences. These include strategy and consulting, PR and communications, representation and trade marketing, social media, influencer marketing and investor relations. The portfolio is further complemented by CRM, digital and affiliate marketing, advertising and media planning, MICE and corporate travel, cross-marketing and broadcast, as well as sustainability and ESG. With offices in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Poland, UK, UAE and South Africa as well as partners covering all five continents, KLEBER GROUP collaborates with key players across public and private sectors in emerging, mature and the luxury market. In addition, KLEBER GROUP expands its offering with innovative services such as AI Video and S-Buyer – a strategic tool that uncovers the emotional, behavioural and symbolic motives of target groups. For more information, visit our Website; LinkedIn

 

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