Presidential Decree No. 23/26 approving Measures for the Development of Events Tourism (MICE Angola).

This Presidential Decree approves the Strategy for the Development of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) segment in Angola aimed to give the country a competitive and internationally recognized destination for business and event tourism. Its primary objectives include modernizing and expanding event‑related infrastructure, improving national and international connectivity, and establishing the institutional mechanisms required to attract and retain high‑impact events. Central to this approach is the creation of the Angola Convention Bureau (ACB), which will lead the promotion, coordination, and facilitation of events, while strengthening partnerships between public and private stakeholders. Additionally, the strategy seeks to enhance Angola’s capacity to host international conferences by investing in tourism facilities, transport networks, digital connectivity, and new or upgraded conference venues. A second major objective of the Strategy is to professionalize the tourism workforce, integrating international service standards through dedicated training programmes in event management, multilingual hospitality, and technical certification for local suppliers. The plan also promotes Angola as a hybrid “business and leisure” (bleisure) destination, reinforcing the country’s cultural and natural assets alongside its business environment. Complementary objectives include strengthening international promotion, establishing strategic partnerships, implementing sustainable practices aligned with ESG principles, and creating fiscal and financial incentives to attract global event organizers.