UN Tourism chief meets President Bio – pledges support for Sierra Leone’s tourism
UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Alnuwais – the first woman to lead the organisation – met Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit, pledging support for the development of the country’s tourism sector. The meeting focused on cooperation to unlock Sierra Leone’s tourism potential and strengthen the sector’s role in the economy.
Alnuwais set out five priorities: sustainable, responsible growth; digital transformation and data-driven tourism; economic inclusion and local empowerment; infrastructure, connectivity and enabling factors; and governance, transparency and global trust. She referenced recent engagement with Tourism Minister Nabeela F. Tunis, while President Bio welcomed her election, noted strong UAE–Sierra Leone ties and affirmed full government backing. Alnuwais signalled plans to visit Sierra Leone in the near future.
Source: VoyagesAfriq