Sierra Leone steps up tourism inspections
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
Sierra Leone’s National Tourist Board is stepping up inspections of hotels, nightclubs and other tourist establishments in the Northern Region. The operation checks licences, registrations and tax payments to improve revenue and compliance, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
Sierra Leone’s National Tourist Board has stepped up inspections of hotels, nightclubs and other tourist establishments in the Northern Region. The operation covers licences, registration and payment of fees, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
The Board is carrying out the operation with the ministry, the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Sierra Leone Police. Establishments have been urged to obtain the required permits, register and pay the amounts due. The team was due to continue its inspections at Where Else Nightclub and Hotel, before extending the operation to Kabala, Port Loko and Kambia.
National Tourist Board chairman Chief Tamba Allieu Kokobaye is leading the inspections with regional head Louisa Kanu and representatives of partner institutions. The government describes the operation as a way to improve compliance and revenue collection in the tourism sector.
