MTCA, Freetown, 13TH October 2026 – A two-person high-level delegation from the United Nations Tourism Headquarters in Spain, comprising Chloe Bougeard, Project Specialist in Market Intelligence, Policies and Competitiveness at UN Tourism, and Aldo Busin, Senior Project Specialist in the Regional Department for Africa at UN Tourism, has successfully concluded its inspection mission to Sierra Leone as […]

The Ambassador of Angola to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr. Eustáquio Januário Quibato, resident in Conakry, Guinea, has paid a courtesy call on Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, as part of preparatory engagements ahead of Angola’s participation in the 3rd UN Africa Gastronomy Summit, scheduled to take place in Sierra[…]

The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis, has paid a working visit to her counterpart, the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts of the Republic of Guinea, Hon. Moussa Sylla, to explore opportunities to strengthen tourism and cultural cooperation between the two countries. The two Ministers discussed key areas of cooperation, particularly the[…]

Leaders of eight coastal communities along the Western Area Peninsula have signed a landmark declaration committing to work together to sustainably manage and protect their coastal beach environments, forming a foundation for tourism development, environmental resilience, and community livelihoods. The declaration was signed during a coastal dialogue meeting organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs[…]

Fourah Bay College (FBC) and Annie Walsh Memorial School emerged victorious in the Collegiate Debate and Inter-Senior Secondary Schools Quiz Competition organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the One Love Salone Foundation as part of this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations. Held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, the competition brought together[…]

– Sierra Leone today joins the international community in commemorating World Tourism Day 2026, a global observance that highlights tourism’s vital role in driving economic growth, cultural exchange, sustainable development, and community empowerment. This year’s celebration is held under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” which underscores the transformative role of technology and[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) has officially soft-launched WAKABOT, Sierra Leone’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered tourism chatbot and trip-planning platform, as part of activities marking World Tourism Day 2026. The launch, held as part of activities commemorating World Tourism Day 2026, brought together representatives from the National Tourist Board, media organisations, senior management staff of[…]

Miss World Sierra Leone 2026, Mariyam Lorba Konneh, in a special homecoming welcome press briefing held at the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, expressed heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Ministry, Miss Sierra Leone Limited, her benefactors, fans, supporters, and the people of Sierra Leone for their unwavering support throughout her journey to represent the nation[…]

The Conservation Trust Fund (CTF), led by its Director, Ahmed Jalloh, paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and enhance the effective implementation of conservation initiatives across Sierra Leone. The meeting, which brought together officials from both institutions, focused on identifying opportunities for closer[…]