Tourism Minister Reports 50% Rise in Visitors, Urges Citizens to Be Ambassadors

During the Civic Day Series in Makeni, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs Nabeela Farida Tunis, announced a remarkable 50% increase in visitors from key source markets in 2024 compared to previous years.
She disclosed while speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s Civic Day Series held at UNIMAK Hall, Makeni, where ministers and government stakeholders gathered to discuss national development priorities.
In her address, Minister Tunis outlined both the achievements and challenges facing the tourism sector, stressing the importance of citizen participation in sustaining the gains.
She emphasized that tourism is not solely a government-driven agenda but a national movement that requires the collective effort of all Sierra Leoneans.
“It is the responsibility of every citizen to be a Tourism Ambassador by sharing something positive about our country,” she said, underscoring that positive storytelling is key to attracting more visitors.