Strong Market Demand
The opportunity to invest in Sierra Leone’s growing tourism sector is more compelling than ever. Sierra Leone has become a top destination in West Africa — offering sun, beach, rainforest, mountains, adventure, ecotourism, and business opportunities.
71,000 international arrivals in 2019 with 23% growth since 2015. Business growing by 18% and leisure tourism by 9%
International interest to open new hotels in Sierra Leone is growing. Currently, the country earns $591 per tourist.
Travel & Tourism receipts account for 5.4% of Sierra Leone’s total exports
USD ~170mn of tourism & travel value added (5% of total) in 2019
Travel & Tourism is one of the key sectors that generate employment
Sources: World Travel & Tourism Council, World Bank, World Tourism Organization, Horwath HTL, Knoema, World Data