• Real GDP growth 2024: ~4.5% (above regional average); 2025–2027: 2–3% range (policy focus on diversification and stability).
• Public debt (general government): on a downward trajectory from 2023, with improved debt ratios alongside nominal GDP gains.
• Non-oil sectors (logistics, fisheries, light industry, digital services) show a growing footprint of cross-border capital that reinforces year-round demand.
• Supportive policy and streamlined procedures Simplifica Turismo (zero-licensing model with notification), PLANIFICA TURISMO (2025–2027) for territorial planning and projects, CAPACITA TURISMO targeting ~10,000 trained workers, visa facilitation (broad exemptions approved in 2023) and an MSME credit line create clearer on-ramps for tourism activity.
• The Private Investment Law (PIL) via AIPEX standardises incentives and facilitates repatriation.

Tourism in Angola: Some Quick Facts

Travel and infrastructure

• Government investment: Angola is investing $3 billion by 2027 to upgrade infrastructure like airports and hotels to boost tourism and diversify the economy from its reliance on oil. q
• New tourism brand:  The government launched the “Visit Angola: The Rhythm of Life” brand to promote the country’s human experiences and natural beauty.
• Training programs: A new academy is being established to train locals in tourism-related skills.
• Entry requirements: Tourists do not need a visa for stays up to 30 days. Tourism in Angola:  Some Quick FactsTourism Demand and Future Potential
  • Tourism elevated to a strategic pillar of diversification.
  • Alignment of policy, infrastructure and talent to that goal.
  • Tourism’s share of total exports 2024 (est.): ~1.25%, above 2019 readings.

  International arrivals

  • Reached 174,408 in 2024 (+30.3% y/y)
  • Business travel still dominant
  • Leisure steadily expanding.

  Hotel Stock and Average hotel occupancy

  • Major hotel brands (IHG, Marriott, Hilton; Accor legacy) are now present or committed
  • Financing increasingly blends sovereign participation (FSDEA), commercial lenders and development finance.
  • Rose to 72.6% in 2024, materially above earlier-decade readings.
  • Accommodation stock has rebuilt to 1,428 establishments.

  Access

  • A new international hub airport in Luanda (Dr. António Agostinho Neto), International certification at Catumbela (Benguela)
  • Corridor investments around Lobito are widening access and shortening itineraries.