Sierra Leone officially enters the Nordic tourist market

If impressions are to go by, if personal feelings are a good prognosis of what is to come, and if the purpose of the participation was to stimulate interest for visit to one of West Africa's most attractive tourist destinations, then, by all…
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Sierra Leone government Declares Visa on Arrival to woo tourists and encourage home-coming

By Ishmael Kargbo Discussions about making Sierra Leone accessible to the world and an ideal tourist destination have raged among Sierra Leones over the years. A lot of tourism policy propositions are still being debated vis á vis putting…

Addressing Sierra Leone’s national image crisis: An imperative to present the ‘Other’ Sierra Leone with the right national images.

By Ishmael Kargbo National Images are everything when branding a destination for tourist consumption. The right images are a stimulant and an assurance for the suitability of a destination for a dream vacation. In a fierce and competitive…

Creating Visitability and Visibility through the ’Ruins’ of Bunce Island

Heritage Tourism Development in Sierra Leone By: Ishmael Kargbo The tourism industry in Sierra Leone is experiencing an unprecedented growth in recent years and a moment of media attention. In most circles, the industry is argued to hold the…