This initiative seeks to formalize the collection of tourist arrival data via land borders, a process that has historically been insufficiently documented. Immigration teams at both locations warmly welcomed the engagement and expressed robust support for the initiative.

– Introduction of standardized forms to capture tourist data.

– Orientation sessions with border officers on identifying and profiling tourist travelers.

– Agreement for quarterly visits by NTB to collect and validate data.

– Collaboration led by Ibrahim Kamara (NTB), supported by Fatu Stella Pratt, Samuel Katta, and Mr. Alieu Badara from MTCA.

– Immigration Department leads: Mr. Joseph Amara (Jendema) and Mr. Abubakarr Kamara (Gbalamuya).

The NTB and MTCA extend sincere appreciation to the Immigration Department for their past and ongoing support in providing data. This cooperation is vital for establishing a reliable, evidence-based tourism system.

– Manual data collection will commence this month.

– The NTB will return quarterly to retrieve records, provide support, and continue training.

– A long-term digital data solution is currently under development.

This initiative represents a substantial advancement in enhancing Sierra Leone’s tourism intelligence system, promoting strategic growth, and ensuring more informed policy decisions.

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