Angola signed a three – year Tourism Action Plan (2026 – 2029) and an Open Skies agreement with South Africa, effective 24 March 2026, aimed at boosting tourism, investment, and air connectivity. Key features of this partnership include removing passenger and cargo flight restrctions, joint destination marketing, and skills development with the aim of unlocking opportunities across both markets.
This initiative was launched after South Africa’s Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille concluded a working visit to the Angolan capital, Luanda.
The meeting also included bilateral engagements with Angola Minister of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, and attendance at the Luanda El Grand Prix, highlighting the role of major international events in driving destiantions visibility and investment.
Angola, the second – largest economy in SADC, recorded 41.718 visitors to South Africa in 2025, a 10% year - on - year increase, underscoring is value as a key source market.
As part of the joint marketing commitment, South Africa has also pledged to promote Angolan tourism offerings to South Africa travellers, reflecting a reciprocal approach to growing the bilateral travel economy.
Key Features of the Agreements:
· Open Skies Partnerships: Removal of capacity and frequency restrictions on passenger and cargo flights between the two countries, increasing options for travellers and cargo, and boosting trade.
· Three - Year Action Plan: A framework designed to boost bilateral tourism by implementing initiatives over the next three years.
Key Action Areas:
· Joint Destination Marketing: Coordinated efforts to promote South Africa and Angola as top travel destinations, positioning the Southern African region as a high – value destination.
· Investment Promotion: Encouraging investment in tourism infrastructure in both countries.
Improved Connectivity: The agreement aims top increase travel demanbd and ease business travel between Angola and South Africa’s cities, particularly following 41.718 Angolan visitors to South Africa in 2025.
Strategic Collaboration: The deal strengthens regional integration in the SADC region, with Angola, the second – largest economy in SADC, partnering with South Africa to boost tourism revenue.
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