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In this article, Isaac John Padmore highlights Liberia's potential to leverage its "latecomer’s edge" in tourism development. Positioned in West Africa, Liberia has been historically overlooked on the global tourism stage. However, this delayed start now presents a unique opportunity for Liberia to build a modern, sustainable, and distinctly Liberian tourism sector from scratch. Unlike countries with established tourism industries struggling with over-tourism and environmental degradation, Liberia can learn from their mistakes and implement best practices from the beginning.

Padmore emphasizes that Liberia’s strategy should focus on sound policy, infrastructure development, community involvement, and innovative marketing. The government’s commitment is evident through investments in infrastructure, the creation of a dedicated tourism authority, and a focus on sustainable practices. The approach also includes digital transformation to appeal to tech-savvy global audiences.

Furthermore, Liberia's tourism strategy aligns with modern trends, such as sustainable tourism, cultural heritage tourism, adventure tourism, and wellness tourism. The article outlines the importance of optimizing resources, building a skilled workforce, and fostering inclusive growth to ensure tourism benefits are distributed equitably across communities.

Ultimately, Padmore envisions a prosperous future for Liberia's tourism, where strategic planning, investment, and collective efforts of all stakeholders will transform the country into a premier destination in West Africa, ensuring sustainable development and national pride.

Looking for a tour guide for Monrovia and other Liberian destinations? This blog covers my amazing half-day guided tour of Monrovia with tour operator Visit Mama Liberia Today.

Liberia is a perfect place to fish, with a rich marine biodiversity and 680 km of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. This West African fishing hub spans from the shrimp-abundant Shebro grounds near the Sierra Leone border in the west to the Cavalla River Basin along the Côte d'Ivoire border in the east. Read on to learn about one of Liberia's best fishing charters, Extreme Fishing Liberia, and what to expect on a day out fishing in Liberian waters.

Welcome to Liberia, a captivating destination waiting to be enjoyed by avid birders! Situated along the West African coast, Liberia contains the largest proportion of the Upper Guinea Forest within its borders, creating a perfect environment for an array of bird species. Read on to learn about the top places for birding in the West African country of Liberia.

Liberia is celebrating its 11th Annual Surf Competition from May 3-5, 2024 in Robertsport! Join us to watch Liberia's best surfers and international guests compete.