Monrovia, April 9 -- The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) is facing mounting criticism from stakeholders following its announcement of new annual license fees for tourism and creative sector operators, with many describing the move as hasty and potentially duplicative of existing institutions.

By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedeeconway@frontpageafricaonline.com

The new fee structure, which takes effect in April 2026, covers a wide range of operators including hotels, beaches, restaurants, entertainment centers, and creative professionals such as content creators, musicians, actors, and dancers.

The new fee regime, signed by LNTA Director General Princess E. Cooper and endorsed by Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Fina...