Liberia has signed a memorandum of understanding with EgyptAir to market the country and study air links, its Ministry of Tourism said on 11 November.
The deal puts Liberia on the international marketing channels of Egypt’s flag carrier. The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) lists limited air access first among the barriers to tourism it is working to remove.
The government signed through three agencies. The LNTA coordinates tourism initiatives. The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) handles civil aviation regulation. The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) covers airport-related matters.
LNTA Director General Princess Eva Cooper led the talks with Egypt. The agreement adds to a push into heritage tourism that includes the redevelopment of Providence Island in Monrovia.
Under the memorandum, EgyptAir will promote Liberia on its international marketing platforms. The two sides will explore joint destination campaigns and familiarisation trips for travel agents and media.
Proposed tour packages would centre on ecotourism and the country’s heritage and coastal sites. The memorandum also provides for business-to-business links between Liberian and Egyptian tour operators.
Aviation cooperation could extend to aircraft maintenance. Medical tourism involving EgyptAir Hospital is also on the table, as are passenger and cargo links between Liberia and Egypt.
The ministry said the memorandum could lead to future airline arrangements, including connecting flights and technical support for a national airline operation.
Any such step depends on commercial feasibility studies and regulatory approval, with separate implementation agreements required.
