Events

Events

Cameroon International Tourism Fair

This yearly event is aimed at showcasing tourism in all its aspects and held its maiden edition in November (4th-6th 2021) at the historic Botanic gardens, Limbe.

Overall Objectives of the event include to:

  • Promote tourism in Cameroon
  • Introducing conference tourism as a major tourism event in Cameroon
  • Creation of networking and partnership platforms
  • To facilitate face-to-face interaction among tourism stakeholders
  • To showcase the diversity of our values, culture and traditions

Outcomes:

Participants will

  • Gain knowledge of an applied perspective of tourism. Get a clearer picture of how tourism can be implemented in to specific business activities.
  • Uncover strategies to provide solutions to the most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges.

This was achieved through a colorful three days event rich in art and cultural displays, workshops, exhibitions of goods, speeches and awards ceremony.

Cameroon International Tourism Fair. (CITF) 2021 first edition

The 2021 edition was a very colourful event packed with action and excitement. Being the first edition, the turnout was a surprise to many participants.

Last year, for three days the CITF event hosted tourism actors from all over the nation, saw an influx of over 3000 visitors daily and had the Nigerian High Commissioner as key note speaker.

Other participants included:

Top Government officials, Diplomats, Tourism, Educational institutions, Conservators of national parks, all Tourism Stakeholders, Banking institutions, Lawyers, Company representatives.

The exhibition part of the fair included but was not limited to the following areas:

Fashion, music and Cinematography industry

  • Agriculture
  • Gastronomy
  • Ecotourism
  • Arts and crafts
  • Culture and sports

All of these were geared towards encouraging and promoting made in Cameroon products.

It is an event that is open to both local and international participants. It is an opportunity presented to everyone to showcase their products, services, country and culture among other things.

The 2022 edition begins in November and holds at the same venue which is the Limbe Botanical Garden. Registration is currently ongoing and you can reach us online on this same platform by clicking the link below.

Highlights of CITF 2021 in Pictures

  • Opening Ceremony

    H.E the Turkish Ambassador to Cameroon and Turkish Consul General Nfon Ekoko Mukete,attended the First edition of the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Exhibitions

    Visit of Pamol stands after the opening ceremony

  • The Press

    Inspector General at the SW Governor's Office speaking to the press after the opening ceremony

  • Exhibition

    SOWEDA Director of Communication,Mumah Manda, explaining the vision of SOWEDA to visitors.

  • Arts & Craft

    SOWEDA Director of Communication,Mumah Manda, explaining the vision of SOWEDA to visitors.

  • Women Leaders

    Group photo of Agatha Iyok and top female leaders

  • Dignitaries

    L-R Chief Ndiko Fonderson, Mrs Agatha Iyok, HRM Nfon Ekoko Mukete and Turkish Ambassador to Cameroon.

  • Education

    The Cameroon International Tourism Fair, also provided a learning experience for students

  • Photo Time

    Group photo with staff of Pamol Plantation Plc.

  • Education

    And the students were very curious to know more about Cameroon Tourism potentials

  • Insurance

    Prudential Beneficial was also represented at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Mobile Networks

    MTN was also represented at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair.

  • Universities

    Biaka University of Buea was represented

  • CDC Team

    C.D.C LEADERS IN AGRIBUSINESS were represented at the Cameroon of Tourism Fair

  • Limbe City Council

    A picture with the Assistant Mayor of the Limbe City Council who are proud promoters of the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Cinematography

    Cinematography were not left out. They were represented at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair by the Cameroon Film Industry (CFI)

  • Cinematography

    CFI President talking aboout the industry to the Turkish ambassador and the Consul General.

  • CFI & MINREX

    Cinematography and MINREX STAFF

  • Viewing of Stands

    Visit of stands at the CAMEROON International Tourism Fair by Dignitaries

  • UNIVERSITY OF BUEA

    UNIVERSITY OF BUEA Geography Student association were represented at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • ASKY Airlines

    The winner of Tombola air ticket donated by Asky airlines to any destination route by Asky

  • Ethiopian Airlines

    Winner of gift donated by Ethiopian airlines at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Participants

    A cross section of participants at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • CAMTEL

    Representative of the Cameroon Telecommunications Network known as CAMTEL

  • Discussions

    Panel discussion during the fair

  • Mount Cameroon National Park

    A presentation by mount Cameroon National Park during the fair

  • MINREX

    The Ministry of External Relations was also represented.

  • The Cutting of the Ribbon

    The cutting of the ribbon to visit stands at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Fashion Parade

    Fashion Parade at the Cameroon Ingternational Tourism Fair.

Highlights of CITF 2022 in Pictures

  • Opening Ceremony

  • Exhibitions

    Visit of various stands by the Minister of State and some dignitaries after the opening ceremony

  • Arts & Craft

    Exhibition of some excellent ARTS and CRATFS

  • Dignitaries

    The Diplomatic Mission From the Nigerian Consulate Buea, The S.D.O of Fako, The Minister of State, The Limbe City Mayor, The D.O of Limbe 1, The Divisional Delegate of Tourism and Leisure, The Secretary General at the Governor's Office

  • Education

    The Cameroon International Tourism Fair, also provided an opportunity for Secondary school students to perform and also learn from the event.

  • Photo Time

    Group photo with Cameroon Tourism Fair participants

  • Viewing of Stands

    Visit of stands at the CAMEROON International Tourism Fair by Dignitaries

  • Participants

    A cross section of participants at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Discussions

    Discussion during the fair

  • The Cutting of the Ribbon

    The cutting of the ribbon to visit stands at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Fashion Parade

    Fashion Parade at the Cameroon Ingternational Tourism Fair.

  • The Limbe City Council

    The Limbe City Council supporting the 2nd Edition of the Cameroon Tourism Fair

Highlights of CITF 2023 in Pictures

Promoter of Event Agatha Forsac, The Diplomatic Mission From the Nigerian Consulate Buea, The S.D.O of Fako, The Minister of State, The Limbe City Mayor, The D.O of Limbe 1, The Divisional Delegate of Tourism and Leisure, The Secretary General at the Governor's Office

  • Opening Ceremony

    Promoter of Event Agatha Forsac, The Diplomatic Mission From the Nigerian Consulate Buea, The S.D.O of Fako, The Minister of State, The Limbe City Mayor, The D.O of Limbe 1, The Divisional Delegate of Tourism and Leisure, The Secretary General at the Governor's Office

  • Exhibitions

    Visit of various stands by the Minister of State and some dignitaries after the opening ceremony

  • Arts & Craft

    Exhibition of some excellent ARTS and CRATFS

  • Dignitaries

    The Diplomatic Mission From the Nigerian Consulate Buea, The S.D.O of Fako, The Minister of State, The Limbe City Mayor, The D.O of Limbe 1, The Divisional Delegate of Tourism and Leisure, The Secretary General at the Governor's Office

  • Education

    The Cameroon International Tourism Fair, also provided an opportunity for Secondary school students to perform and also learn from the event.

  • Photo Time

    Group photo with Cameroon Tourism Fair participants

  • Universities

    The University of Tourism, Hospitality and Cultural Heritage was represented

  • Viewing of Stands

    Visit of stands at the CAMEROON International Tourism Fair by Dignitaries

  • Participants

    A cross section of participants at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Discussions

    Panel discussion during the fair

  • The Cutting of the Ribbon

    The cutting of the ribbon to visit stands at the Cameroon International Tourism Fair

  • Fashion Parade

    Fashion Parade at the Cameroon Ingternational Tourism Fair.

Highlights of CITF 2024 in Pictures

The Minister of State and his Adviser, The Governor, The Regional Delegate of Tourism, The Limbe City Mayor, The Paramount Chief of Limbe and his Secretary General, The Key Note Speaker and The Promoter of Event Madam Agatha Forsac

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