By Marie Willie
MONROVIA, Oct. 24 (LINA)–The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) and the University of Liberia (UL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening tourism education, research, professional development, and cultural heritage preservation in Liberia.
The partnership seeks to strengthen collaboration between academia and the tourism industry by creating opportunities for practical learning, skills development, and professional training for students and aspiring tourism and hospitality professionals.
Through the agreement, both institutions intend to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce capable of supporting sustainable tourism growth and promoting Liberia’s rich cultural heritage.
According to the statement from the LNTA official Facebook page dated October 21,2026,the collaboration is also expected to provide a framework for knowledge sharing and capacity building, helping prepare young Liberians to participate more actively in the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
The partnership reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen tourism education and develop the human resources needed to support the growth and competitiveness of Liberia’s tourism industry.
By combining the University of Liberia’s academic expertise with LNTA’s tourism development mandate, the two institutions aim to support the development of Liberia’s tourism sector while preserving and promoting the country’s cultural heritage.