Liberia, April 9 -- Monrovia President Joseph Boakai has ordered the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) to suspend its recently announced fee structure, signaling a pause in implementation following mounting criticism from stakeholders across the tourism and creative sectors.

The President's directive, issued amid growing concern from industry players, calls for further consultation and review to ensure that any new fee regime aligns with Liberia's tourism development goals without imposing undue financial pressure on operators.

The proposed fees-initially scheduled to take effect in April 2026-triggered widespread debate among hoteliers, restaurant owners, beach operators, and creative professionals, many of whom described the p...