27

Apr

‼️‼️‼️NEWS ALERT‼️‼️‼️

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis has on the occasion of Sierra Leone’s independence celebration accompanied 42 international tourists to the Peace and Cultural Monument Museum in Freetown. The group of tourists comprised Africa-Americans based in California. They expressed admiration of the hospitality accorded them, as well as the breathtaking view and outstanding landscape of […]

04

Apr

Ministry of Tourism & Cultural Affairs takes Travel and Tourism Students of Lebanese International School to Touristic Sites

Students from the Travel and Tourism program at the Lebanese International School embarked on an enriching educational field trip to various historic sites across Freetown. This initiative was graciously sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, aimed at providing students with first-hand experience and insights into the country’s rich cultural heritage. Addressing the students, Permanent[…]

04

Mar

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” in tourism[…]

15

Feb

Mount Gabon Forest Hike Showcases Sierra Leone’s Natural Heritage and Conservation Efforts

Tacugama 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 experienced rangers[…]

13

Feb

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 opportunities at[…]

10

Feb

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 NTB, MRC,[…]

06

Feb

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 in the[…]