In the context of strengthening economic and business cooperation between Portugal and Cape Verde, a Portuguese business mission to the island of Sal will take place from 17 to 20 June 2025. As part of the Cape Verde Investment Forum, this initiative focuses on the tourism, travel and maritime recreation sectors, and aims to deepen bilateral relations and explore new business opportunities for Portuguese companies.
The Cape Verde Investment Forum is a prime space for high-potential projects, capital and visionary investors to come together, reinforcing Cape Verde's centrality as a hub for economic development in the Atlantic, thanks to its prime geostrategic location.
// Portuguese Business Mission Programme
Dates: 18, 19 and 20 June 2025
Venue: Hilton Hotel – Santa Maria, Sal Island
Sectors: Hospitality, Travel & Maritime Recreation
// Programme 1 - Departure from Lisbon: 17 June | Return: 21 June
17 June – Arrival and Reception
Arrival at Sal Island
Arrival at accommodation and check-in
18 June – Official Opening and Networking
Forum Opening Ceremony
Institutional meetings with:
The Minister of Tourism and Transport
The Minister of Investment Promotion and Business Development
Sal Municipal Council
The Cape Verde Tourism Institute and Cape Verde Chamber of Tourism
Business networking session with:
The Oasis Atlântico Group, Barceló, New Horizon, Meliá Group
The Association of Travel Agencies
Entities: MM, DNP and IMP
19 June – Technical Visits and Investments
Visit to Integral Tourism Development Zones (“ZDTIs"):
Pedra de Lume
Mourinho Branco
Santa Maria (East and West ZDTIs)
Murdeira & Algodoeiro
Strategic infrastructure:
Sal International Airport
Port of Palmeira
Resort areas: Ponta Serena and Ponta Preta
20 June – International Forum
Forum: Cape Verde – Gateway from Europe to Africa
/ Themed panels, debates and cooperation opportunities
/ Participation of authorities, companies and investors
21 June – Free Day & Return
Free time to explore or hold informal meetings
Return to Lisbon
Programme 2 – Santiago or Boavista Islands and Sal – Departure from Lisbon: 16 June | Return: 21 June
16 June – Arrival in Cidade da Praia
Arrival at Santiago Island (Praia) on TAP or TACV flights
Reception and accommodation
17 June – Institutional Visits and Meetings
Visit to the ZDTIs on Santiago Island:
Alto Mira, Rincão, Sudoeste Praia, Achada Lage
Porto Coqueiro, Achada Baleia, Norte da Praia
Meetings with:
The Secretary of State for Finance
The Fundo Soberano de Cabo Verde (Sovereign Private Investment Guarantee Fund)
The CECV Bank, INTERATLANTICO Bank, DNP
Visits to the towns of Tarrafal, Santa Catarina and São Jorge
Flight to Sal Island at the end of the day
18 to 21 June
Joint participation in Programme 1 (detailed above)
// Note
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.
For updates with the details of the sessions, schedules and participants, see the Cape Verde Investment Forum website. If you are interested in participating in the Portuguese Business Mission, please complete the Registration Form no later than 20 May 2025.
