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Angola: What the country hopes to achieve with its tourism ambitions

Angola remains an insider destination for travelers in Africa – but the government intends to change that by stepping up efforts to develop the country’s tourism sector. As this year’s Official Host Country at ITB Berlin 2026, Angola is investing millions ahead of the trade fair in a bid to attract new visitors and investors. Yet significant hurdles remain.

By Julian Hilgers

ANGOLA Luanda, harbour and oil tanks of oil company Sonangol ANGOLA Luanda by night , harbour and anchorage, in front oil tanks of Sonangol the national oil company, Angola is paying back crude oil for loans from CIF China International Fund for infrastructure projeks *** ANGOLA Luanda, Reede und Hafen von Luanda, Oeltanks der staatlichen Oelgesellschaft Sonangol, Angola zahlt Erdoel fuer chinesische Infrastrukturprojekte finanziert durch CIF China International Fund Luanda Angola

NDC: Why Angola is lowering its ambitions

In its current NDC, the African country is planning lower reductions compared to a BAU scenario than the old NDC. The reasons for this are “more realism” and a lack of climate financing.

By Bernhard Pötter