Four LNTA Staff Complete Rural Tourism Development Training in China
Monrovia, Liberia | November 9, 2026 — Four staff members of the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) have successfully completed the Seminar and Exchange on Rural Tourism Development and Management for African Countries in China. The program, organized under the auspices of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, concluded on November 8, 2026.
The participants, Melvin Takpor Queeglay, Stephanie Hawa Johnson, Kelvin Tony Nyandibo, and Antoniette Patience Woart, participated in training and exchange activities in Shanghai and Zhejiang Province, gaining practical insights into rural tourism development, destination management, cultural heritage preservation, and community-based tourism.
The program provided an opportunity to explore China’s experience in transforming rural communities into viable tourism destinations, creating economic opportunities for local businesses, and promoting community participation in the tourism value chain. These experiences offer valuable lessons for Liberia’s efforts to develop its untapped rural tourism potential.
The training underscores LNTA’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and equipping its workforce with the expertise needed to advance sustainable tourism development. The knowledge acquired is expected to support the Authority’s efforts to diversify tourism products, strengthen destination management, and promote inclusive economic opportunities for rural communities across Liberia.
