Ethiopian Airlines Expands Global Connectivity to Sierra Leone, Boosting Tourism Growth
Earlier in the year, Ethiopian Airlines commenced flights to Freetown Sierra Leone, adding to the world class carriers already servicing the country. The benefits of tourism multiply. Do your part, and it will get to you. For revealing insights about tourism in Sierra Leone, follow @ministryoftourismca_sl (IG) @mtcasierraleone (X) Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs […]
Ahead of Hosting Women in Tourism Regional Congress, MTCA Holds Inter-MDA Dialogue
Ahead of Hosting Women in Tourism Regional Congress, MTCA Holds Inter-MDA Dialogue 5th September, 2024.- MTCA Conference Hall In readiness for the Women in Tourism Leadership African Congress (WiTLAC) to be hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with UN Tourism, the Ministry has in a meeting engaged key Ministries, department […]
Heritage Sites: Preserving Sierra Leone’s History While Driving Community Development
Heritage sites do not only tell important stories about Sierra Leone’s past, they are a means for their host communities to get much needed attention that ultimately leads to more development. The benefits of tourism multiply. Do your part, and it will get to you. For revealing insights about tourism in Sierra Leone, follow @ministryoftourismca_sl […]
Empowering Sierra Leone’s Youth: The Role of Tourism in Preserving and Elevating Cultural Performances
Dances and acrobatic performances form a good part of Sierra Leone’s cultural output. As older practitioners retire, it is important that the youth take up the mantle. But this is more likely if they see not just an economic benefit as cultural performance artistes, but also an opportunity at social recognition. Around the world cultural […]
Minister’s statement for August
Minister’s statement for August #Tourismforall #IAmSalone #TourizmNaAllManBizness #SierraLeoneEconomicDiversificationProject #WorldBank #Allowmeforenjoymesef #ExploreFreedom
New Hospitality Training Hub: A Major Boost for Sierra Leone’s Tourism Industry
A 24-bedroom Hotel, Kitchen, Restaurant, Prep service, and 6 classrooms of the Hotel and Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) was activated in April and delivered to Milton Margai Technical University. The result of a partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board, and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the project is evidence […]
Empowering 800 Women Entrepreneurs: A Public-Private Partnership Success in Sierra Leone’s Tourism Industry
800. That’s the number of women entrepreneurs certified by the Ministry of Touism and Cultural Affairs, with support from the World Bank and Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP). The women underwent months of training at world renowned Sierra Leonean Fashion Design enterprise, Madam Wokie. Through this partnership between public and private sectors, a good […]
Strengthening Sierra Leone’s Tourism: The Impact of the Budapest-Bamako Rally Partnership
Effective public-private partnerships (PPP) in tourism heavily relies on both local and international partners. And one of the partners who helped deliver a great experience in Sierra Leone Tourism this year, is the Budapest-Bamako Rally, the largest amateur rally in the world. The 2024 rally finished in Sierra Leone, amidst a lot fun and excitement, […]
Bureh Community Opt for Private Management Model of Touristic Facilities at Bureh Beach
Bureh Community Opt for Private Management Model of Touristic Facilities at Bureh Beach 24th August, 2024- Bureh Beach Stakeholders and community people of Bureh Town have unanimously agreed for a private sector management model for the touristic and leisure facilities being developed at Bureh Beach by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs under the […]
Private Sector’s Crucial Role in Preserving Sierra Leone’s Tourism Assets: A Case Study of Gola Rainforest
A major factor for success in any tourism program is effective preservation of tourism assets, and the private sector plays a big role in this regard. Whether it is the preservation of beaches and islands, or wildlife and nature, private sector participation has been critical in building the knowledge base necessary to effectively conserve and […]
