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Zurich/Luanda, 11 May 2026 – The internationally operating communications and marketing consultancy KLEBER GROUP, specialising in travel, tourism, lifestyle and luxury, received a double distinction at the WorldMediaFestivals 2026 in the main Print category: the travel feature “Angola – Angola – Der Weg ist das Ziel (The Journey is the Destination)”, created in collaboration with Seazen Travel Magazine and with the support of Dreamtime Travel, won Gold in the subcategory “Editorial & Magazine Formats” and additionally received the Grand Award as the “Best of Category” across the entire Print category. A total of 803 entries from 34 countries were submitted.

The WorldMediaFestivals are among the internationally established awards for media and communications projects, recognising outstanding content across various categories – including print as a strategic communication format.

KLEBER GROUP’s award in the Print category sends a deliberate signal: contrary to the often-cited narrative of declining relevance of traditional media, the award-winning work demonstrates that print not only remains relevant but can serve as a strategic starting point for cross-channel communication.

The project originated from one of the first press trips sponsored by the Angolan Ministry of Tourism and exemplifies the combination of authentic storytelling, international media relations and integrated communication. Initially conceived as a six-page travel report it evolved into a high-quality 27-page feature including photo spread, presenting the destination with substantial depth of content, carefully curated imagery and deliberately chosen design elements. The print story formed the foundation of a strategically interconnected communication approach, expanded to include digital content – also in English – as well as a podcast format and a live event.

As the global representation of the destination Angola, KLEBER GROUP aims to position the country in international media and among journalists, while strategically increasing its visibility within the global tourism and investment landscape. The feature illustrates how curated press trips, close media collaboration and strategic communication can open up new narrative perspectives and build long-term media relevance.

“This feature clearly demonstrates that print is far from obsolete. The carefully selected photographic paper chosen by Seazen gives the images a distinctive quality – more intense, more tangible and far more immersive than on a screen. Particularly in travel storytelling, print remains highly relevant, as printed features are more likely to be revisited, allowing readers to continually immerse themselves in the imagery,” says Christin Freitag, Senior PR Consultant KLEBER GROUP, who accompanied the first German-language press trip to Angola on site.

Delivering one of the first German travel features on Angola required partners willing to break new ground, while already having a strong familiarity with Africa: Gordana Saric, publisher of the Swiss premium travel magazine Seazen, Dominic Eckert, Founder of Dreamtime Travel and Angola enthusiast, Christina Leitner, freelance travel journalist based in Cape Town, and Justin Hession, Seazen photographer based in Zurich.

“We are delighted to receive these awards at the WorldMediaFestivals, which once again highlights the potential of print – particularly as a starting point for far more than traditional communication,” says Julia Kleber, CEO KLEBER GROUP. “Especially for a destination that is still relatively unknown internationally, it is essential to enable journalists and opinion leaders to experience the country authentically. Print plays a central role in this: as a curated and credible format, it creates depth, trust and lasting relevance, becoming the foundation for further communication. My sincere thanks go to everyone involved.”

KLEBER GROUP and the destination Angola have been working closely together for over a year in a long-term partnership – spanning investor relations and brand development, successful positioning as Host Country at ITB Berlin and CMT Stuttgart, as well as further strategic projects. Most recently, KLEBER GROUP opened its office in Luanda; in addition, the Angola Convention Bureau was officially inaugurated on site together with the Angolan Ministry of Tourism.

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Following its Cape Town office in South Africa, the new Angolan office strengthens KLEBER GROUP’s footprint across Africa

Zurich/Luanda, 29 April 2026 – KLEBER GROUP continues to expand its international footprint in Africa with the opening of a new office in Luanda, Angola. Following its successful market entry in South Africa in 2025 with its Cape Town office, the internationally active marketing and communications consultancy for travel, tourism, lifestyle and luxury is now extending its presence into Central Africa.

In addition to its core expertise in PR and communications, as well as MICE, trade relations, destination development and hospitality, KLEBER GROUP’s key strengths lie in investor relations, branded residences, and wellness and longevity – areas that are becoming increasingly relevant within the global tourism and hospitality landscape.

The expansion reflects KLEBER GROUP’s long-term role as the global representation partner for the destination Angola, successfully established over a year ago. Since then, KLEBER GROUP has been actively supporting the country’s international positioning and tourism development. Establishing a presence in Luanda marks the next strategic step to further strengthen on-the-ground engagement and deepen impact in a region of growing strategic importance for global tourism, investment and cross-border cooperation.

The Angolan office will be led by Margarida Gorjão-Henriques, Director Angola KLEBER GROUP. In her role, she will support Angola’s positioning on the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) landscape, driving strategic marketing, international visibility and partnership development. She brings extensive experience across hospitality, DMC (Destination Management Companies), MICE and events, as well as strategic marketing. Her expertise spans new business development, stakeholder engagement, project positioning, and commercial growth. In Angola, she has played a key role in shaping the strategic marketing and positioning of Dubai Investment Park (DIP) Angola, increasing its visibility and strengthening its investor appeal within a broader development context.

“Africa has long moved beyond being considered an emerging market and is today a dynamic growth region with significant potential for sustainable tourism development and international investment. By expanding our on-the-ground presence, we are creating the foundation to support our partners across both the public and private sectors more effectively, combining global visibility with local relevance,” says Julia Kleber, CEO KLEBER GROUP.

The existing office in Cape Town remains a key pillar of the company’s Africa strategy. Led by Lexi Hall, Director Africa KLEBER GROUP, she will continue to focus on new business development and market expansion across the African continent. Parallel to that, the KLEBER GROUP team in Cape Town is expanding with Sunny Tembani joining as Senior PR Consultant. She will serve as PR Lead on site, overseeing communications and media relations across Southern Africa. With experience spanning corporate and stakeholder communications, hospitality PR, Non-Profit Organization (NPO) brand strategy and luxury travel, Sunny Tembani brings both strategic expertise and hands-on execution, complemented by a strong track record in managing high-profile commercial relationships in South Africa.

KLEBER GROUP is recognised for its decades-long engagement in Africa through advocacy initiatives such as Voice4Africa, founded by the company, as well as its active involvement in investment platforms such as ReThinking Africa, alongside a strong track record in developing international client mandates across the continent. Through these initiatives and partnerships, KLEBER GROUP has consistently contributed to the international positioning of African destinations and topics – shaping new narratives, unlocking investment potential, and strengthening the continent’s role as a key player in the global tourism discourse.

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The Hollywood actor, owner of the Visit Angola Westbrook Racing team, announced yesterday, Thursday 26 March, during a presentation event in the Angolan capital —which was attended by E1 founder and chairman Alejandro Agag and Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola— that Angola will join the UIM E1 World Championship calendar presented by PIF. The E1 Luanda GP 2026 is scheduled for the weekend of 12–13 September 2026, joining an international calendar that already includes cities such as Monaco, Miami and Lake Como, among others. This announcement marks a milestone, making Angola the first host of the championship in Southern Africa.

Madrid, 27 March 2026. – The E1 Series, the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship and a new benchmark in sporting luxury —which features global figures such as Will Smith, Rafael Nadal, LeBron James, Tom Brady, Marc Anthony and Steve Aoki among the star-studded line-up of team owners— has officially announced Angola as a new host destination, with the E1 Luanda Grand Prix 2026 set to take place over the weekend of 12–13 September. This milestone positions Angola as the first host of the championship in Southern Africa.
The announcement was made by American actor and producer Will Smith, owner of the Visit Angola Westbrook Racing team, who presided over the official launch event held yesterday, Thursday 26 March, in Luanda alongside Alejandro Agag, founder and chairman of the E1 League, and Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola. “Africa has always embodied passion and unstoppable determination. E1 in Angola is more than a moment; it’s a movement. This September, the world will be watching, and I’m thrilled to be part of it,” said Will Smith.

Beyond the official announcement, the visit includes an institutional and cultural agenda designed to highlight the destination’s potential. This includes the “Blue Dinner”, an event focused on attracting investment in nautical tourism —a strategic segment whose roadmap was approved in December 2025 by the Council of Ministers— as well as visits to emblematic sites such as the National Museum of Slavery, Mussulo Island and the National Museum of Military History, showcasing the country’s rich cultural, historical and natural heritage. With more than 1,600 kilometres of Atlantic coastline, Luanda is positioning itself as one of Africa’s main gateways and a natural setting to host a competition such as E1. The city will work alongside the championship to strengthen its commitment to a sustainable development model, supported by key investments —such as hydropower— and a long-term vision that places innovation and environmental protection at the core of its growth.

“We are proud that Angola is the new destination for the E1 Championship. With its international reach, E1 represents a key platform to showcase our country’s potential and future. Angola is building its tourism industry from the ground up, with a structured and progressive approach that prioritises sustainability, innovation and long-term value creation —principles we share with E1 and that guide our development model. This milestone reinforces our international positioning in the sports arena. We look forward to seeing the E1 RaceBirds competing in our waters,” said Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism.

For his part, Alejandro Agag, founder and chairman of E1, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Luanda, Angola, as a key new stop on the global E1 calendar and as a statement of our ambition to continue expanding internationally. It is fantastic to have Will Smith as a team owner supporting this exciting new location, and to see both his enthusiasm and that of the local community for this unique form of racing on water.”

Teams and broadcast of the E1 Luanda WC 2026

The E1 Championship features ten teams led by prominent figures from international sport and entertainment, including Rafa Nadal —who was one of the first to join the competition in 2023 with Team Rafa— as well as Visit Angola Westbrook Racing (owned by Will Smith); Team Miami, sponsored by Magnus and owned by Marc Anthony; Aoki Racing Team (owned by Steve Aoki); Team Drogba (owned by Didier Drogba); Team Brady (owned by Tom Brady); and Team AlUla (owned by LeBron James), among others. These are just some of the teams and their electric RaceBird powerboats, piloted by mixed-gender crews, which will make their debut in Angolan waters next September, bringing this innovative competition to the country’s Atlantic coast. The global expansion of the sport has been one of the founders’ key goals since its inception, and according to organisers, that vision is now becoming a reality. The team owners collectively reach more than 1.2 billion followers on social media, and the championship is broadcast to fans in over 230 territories via platforms such as DAZN and SuperSport, as well as through the official E1 YouTube channel.

Zurich/Vienna, January 29, 2026 – The internationally active PR and marketing agency KLEBER GROUP is further expanding its presence in the German-speaking region and is now also represented in Austria. With offices in Switzerland and Germany, as well as a presence in Vienna, the agency is now fully represented across the entire DACH region.

Headquartered in Zurich, with additional offices in Germany, Spain, Poland, the UK, and Africa, the KLEBER GROUP draws on over three decades of experience. The agency offers its clients a comprehensive 360-degree service spectrum with a focus on tourism, luxury, and lifestyle. In addition to traditional PR and communications work, the agency increasingly leverages innovative services such as AI Video and S-Buyer – a strategic tool for analyzing the emotional, behavioral, and symbolic decision-making factors of target audiences, enabling even more precise targeting of marketing and communication strategies.