“Sierra Leone is the New Kid on the Block,” Tourism Minister Tells ITB Berlin
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs Nabeela Farida Tunis, has positioned the country as an emerging and compelling tourism destination on the global stage. Speaking at the ITB High Level Ministerial Global Roundtable: “Next Chances, Next Challenges”—chaired by CNN’s Richard Quest—Mrs Tunis described Sierra Leone as “the new kid on the block” […]
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs holds Ecotourism Awareness Raising Float Parade
In their continued efforts to intensify Ecotourism awareness to communities, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, together with its agencies, National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission has successfully staged a resounding roadshow on Ecotourism and sustainable environmental practices 2025 has been dubbed by the Ministry as the year of Ecotourism, underscoring the importance […]
World Tour Guides Day Celebration: MTCA Spearhead Nature Hike to Tacugama
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs together with the National Association of Certified Tour Guides-Sierra Leone have led an educational nature tour to Tacugama in commemoration of World Tour Guide Day. Tourism practitioners, tourism institutions and nature lovers were all part of this endeavor, underscoring the Ministry’s 2025 Ecotourism focus aimed at connecting conservation, […]
Mount Gabon Forest Hike Showcases Sierra Leone’s Natural Heritage and Conservation Efforts
acugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs led a forest hike to Mount Gabon bringing together participants, including international tourists and representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The three-hour expedition offered participants an immersive experience into Sierra Leone’s rich biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts. Led by […]
Aggressive Approach: Tourism Ministry Collaborate with Stakeholders to stop Encroachment & Protect Tacugama
In their continued efforts to stop Encroachment and protect Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the forest reserve, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has joined forces with relevant stakeholders (Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Environment and Climate change, EPA, NPAA, Civil Right Coalition, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and community stakeholders) to safeguard the authenticity and huge touristic […]
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Kick-start 5-Day Tourism Statistics Training Workshop
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, National Tourist Board (NTB), Monument and Relics Commission (MRC) supported by the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) have commenced a week-long Tourism Statistics Workshop This specialized five-day training facilitated by International expert aimed to strengthen the capacity of staff of the Ministry, the […]
Ecotourism Focus: MTCA leads Levuma Beach Clean-Up Exercise
In their relentless efforts to keep the beaches serene and also intensify it’s Ecotourism efforts to coastal communities, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, its agencies, partners and line MDAs embarked on yet another beach cleaning exercise at Levuma. This exercise follows last weekend cleaning of Lumley-Aberdeen beach. This endeavor is geared towards promoting Eco-consciousness […]
Protecting Tacugama: Collaborative Efforts to Combat Encroachment and Safeguard the Sanctuary
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with relevant line MDAs, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), and the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, recently conducted an assessment visit within the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and its surrounding areas. The purpose of the visit was to assess the extent of encroachment […]
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs & Leone Diamond Entertainment organise a ‘Dance for Health’ to Promote Wellness and Culture
On Sunday, 2 February 2025, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the National Tourist Board and Leone Diamond Entertainment hosted the vibrant Dance for Health event at Gigibonta Car Park, drawing a diverse crowd of Sierra Leoneans and visitors. Spearheaded by Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis and CEO Leone Diamond Entertainment, Isata Sawi, the initiative […]
Promoting Eco-consciousness, MTCA Spearhead Beach Cleaning Exercise
In their relentless efforts in maintaining an eco-friendly environment and protecting attractions of immense significance, staff of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board and Monument and Relics Commission led by Minister Nabeela Tunis together with partners and volunteers have undertaken another massive beach cleaning exercise at Lumley-Aberdeen beach. This regular cleaning […]
