Tourism Ministry Mobilises Stakeholders for World Tourism Day Health Walk in Freetown

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has mobilised hundreds of tourism stakeholders for a health walk in Freetown.

The walk is part of activities marking World Tourism Day 2026.

It was held on Sunday.

Ministry staff, agency representatives and private-sector operators took part.

The aim was to promote healthy living, environmental awareness and the growth of Sierra Leone’s tourism industry.

Participants started at Aberdeen Road Junction and ended at Gigibonta Car Park, where a short programme was held.

Senior Permanent Secretary Judith C. Jones commended the Ministry’s leadership and staff.

She said she had not joined a similar activity in more than ten years.

She suggested that such exercises be held quarterly.

Director of Tourism Mohamed Jalloh linked healthy lifestyles to environmental sustainability.

Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis introduced the Ministry’s newly launched AI-powered Tourism Chatbot Portal.

It is designed to improve access to tourism information and enhance the visitor experience.

She also announced upcoming events to close the Year of Culture and Creativity.

They include the One Nation Reggae Festival and the Third United Nations Africa Gastronomy Conference.