Angola, the official host nation of ITB Berlin 2026, would be the heart of the worldwide journey trade from March 3 to five. On the World’s Main Journey Commerce Present, the South West African nation is showcasing its cultural range, spectacular pure magnificence and a imaginative and prescient of sustainable growth. The occasions start with the opening press convention and opening gala on March 2.
With the slogan ‘The Rhythm of Life’, Angola presents itself at ITB Berlin 2026 as an genuine vacation spot for adventurers, nature lovers and tradition lovers. From the imposing Kalandula Waterfalls to the countless dunes of the Namib and the wild Atlantic coast, the nation boasts spectacular pure magnificence with nice tourism potential. On the identical time, music, dance and residing traditions are key to Angola’s cultural id: kizomba, semba and kuduro mirror the nation’s inventive power.
“With Angola internet hosting ITB Berlin 2026, a hidden gem will immediately be within the worldwide highlight,” stated Deborah Rothe, Director of ITB Berlin. “We’re happy that we are able to quickly provide the nation a distinguished stage, the place members can expertise the rhythm of Angola, its pure magnificence, cultural range and hospitality with all their senses.”
“It’s a nice pleasure and honor to current Angola on the world’s main B2B journey honest and to satisfy so many commerce guests right here,” stated Julia Kleber, CEO of the KLEBER Group and official consultant of the Angola Tourism Board. “We’re very proud to signify Angola because the official tourism company and strengthen its profile as a brand new, genuine vacation spot in worldwide tourism.”
Kicking off with the official opening press convention and opening gala on March 2:
On the eve of the honest, Angola marks the beginning of its efficiency within the host nation with two high-profile occasions. At 10am, the official opening press convention of ITB Berlin will happen within the CityCube Berlin (Corridor A3), the place HE Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Angola, will communicate.
A festive opening gala will observe within the night within the CityCube Berlin. About 700 friends from politics, the tourism sector, the media and worldwide establishments are anticipated. A multimedia presentation with massive LED partitions and video installations is deliberate, along with culinary highlights by Angolan star chef Helt Araujo. An Angolan band and conventional kizomba dancers take the friends on a cultural journey from conventional to trendy music. Percussion devices resembling dikanza, hungu and congas will merge with piano and violin, whereas basic Angolan songs shall be interpreted in new methods.
March 3: opening tour, press convention and International Roundtable
The present formally kicks off on March 3 with a gap tour at 9:30 am, adopted by a ribbon slicing ceremony on the Angola stand (Corridor 21, Stand 112). Excessive-ranking representatives from politics and tourism open the presentation of the host nation.
An necessary spotlight within the media coverage is the official press convention of Go to Angola, to which nationwide and worldwide media representatives are invited. From 2:00 PM to three:00 PM, Angola will current itself as a vacationer vacation spot within the CityCube Berlin (Corridor A1) and supply perception into its strategic imaginative and prescient for accountable long-term tourism growth. The press convention shall be hosted by Minister of Tourism Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel. A query and reply session is deliberate afterwards. Particular person interview appointments may be made upon request. Registration on [email protected].
Angola may even have a distinguished presence on the ITB Berlin Conference: along with representatives from UN Tourism and the WTTC, the nation will take part within the International Roundtable session entitled ‘The International Roundtable: Main Tourism into Steadiness’ at 3:35 PM in Corridor 7.1a (orange stage).
March 4: Angola Night time
On the night of ITB Wednesday, March 4, the host nation invitations you to Angola Night time: Angolan snacks, signature drinks and dwell cultural performances await friends on the exhibition stand. A speech by Minister of Tourism Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel concludes the night’s occasions. Registration on [email protected].
March 5: B2B velocity courting with Angolan companions
On ITB Thursday, March 5, velocity courting periods with Angolan DMCs and tour operators from the German-speaking market will happen on the Angola stand, the place DMCs, lodges, nationwide parks and TAAG Angola Airways will current their merchandise. The format is accompanied by an Africa-themed packed lunch. Registration with: [email protected].
TV studio and kizomba dance classes on the exhibition stand
On all three days of the present, a particular TV studio underneath the Angola model on the exhibition stand will appeal to extra media consideration. Studio recordings, dwell interviews and discuss exhibits with Angolan companions and worldwide friends on present Angolan subjects will happen there. TV journalist and media skilled Sven Klawunder is the host. The content material is produced on website, processed immediately and broadcast by way of social media channels and the tourism information community. As well as, the studio will present ongoing information and background details about the host nation’s efficiency.
Each day at 5 p.m., dancers from Angola invite guests to brief kizomba workshops. Contributors can study the rhythms and actions of this in style Angolan dance and acquire fast perception into Angolan dance tradition.