Big Boost for Tourism as Ethiopian Airline starts Inaugural Commercial Operations in Sierra Leone
Officials from the Tourism sector including the Minister, Nabeela Farida Tunis together with the Ministry of Transport, Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant stakeholders receiving Ethiopian Airline and holding the inaugural program for it operation in Sierra Leone. The commencement of flight operations by one of Africa’s renowned airlines to Freetown increases […]
Wusum Field, Makeni
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its Agencies, (National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission) together with partners holding the Northern Region launch of the Tourism for All Campaign and also auditioning of diverse regional cultural groups for the Salone Festival. The Resident Minister North, Abu Abu Koroma will launch the campaign on behalf […]
Wildlife Tourism Policy
For the Formulation of Wildlife Tourism Policy, MTCA Embark on Stakeholder Engagement & Site Assessment 19th & 20th May, 2024- Masonia Village, Falaba District, Northern Sierra Leone The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the National Tourist Board (NTB) Supported by the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) have together with Mathew […]
Minister’s Speech For May (Culture & Heritage)
Culture and heritage are the threads that weave together the rich tapestry of our nation’s story. They are the pillars upon which our identity, values, and traditions stand tall, echoing the voices of generations past and guiding us towards a future of prosperity and unity. Minister Nabeela Tunis expands this theme further, and introduces a […]
Bolstering Tourism Efforts – Tourism Ministry calls on Industry Stakeholders to Unite under an Umbrella body
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has in a meeting with tourism and hospitality stakeholders called for the various associations to unite under an umbrella body for the furtherance of the sector. Tour Operators, Hotel Managers, Travel Agencies, Chef Association, Casino Managers, Restaurant Managers, and Night Club Managers among others were all part of […]
MTCA Commemorates African World Heritage Day
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is joining the rest of the African continent in Commemorating African World Heritage Day on the theme: safeguarding African heritage through Education. Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO, African World Heritage Day is an opportunity for people around the world and particularly […]
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh Unveils Sierra Leone’s Inaugural National Strategic Tourism Plan
2nd May, 2024 info@tourism.gov.sl In a historic moment for Sierra Leone, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on behalf of President Brig. Rtd. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, in collaboration with the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), has launched the country’s first-ever National Strategic Tourism Plan. The landmark event drew government officials, Parliamentarians, […]
Key takeaways from Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and National Tourist Board
Key takeaways from Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and National Tourist Board Emergency Meeting with Lumley Beach Bar Owners ahead of the third Phase of the Demolition Process 1. The General Manager of the National Tourist Board, Fatmata Hamid Carew informed all beach bars owners that the demolition exercise which they have embarked on […]
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Holds the Official Launch of Tourism for All Campaign
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, the National Tourist Board (NTB), Monument and Relics Commission (MRC) have held the formal launch of the year-long Tourism for All Campaign at Galliness Paradise, Bo, Southern Sierra Leone. The launch of the campaign went simultaneously with the Salone Festival, a cultural event that showcased […]
The Graduation Ceremony of College of Travel and Tourism Studies
The Director of Culture at the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Foday Jalloh has delivered the keynote address at the Graduation ceremony of College of Travel and Tourism Studies held at New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown. The theme for the event was: Positioning Sierra Leone as a Travel and Tourism destination through Education. Director […]
