A transformative new chapter in Cameroon’s tourism sector is on the horizon, as the Bertoua Tourism Training Centre prepares to open its doors in 2026.
Spanning ten hectares, the state-of-the-art facility promises to reshape the landscape of tourism education and service delivery, positioning the country as a premier destination in Central Africa.
The ambitious national-scale project was unveiled during a high-level site visit by the Minister of State for Tourism and Leisure, Bello Bouba Maigari, who expressed confidence in the project’s timely completion.
“The facility will be completed before 2026, so that this infrastructure can be operational as quickly as possible,” the minister assured during his inspection of the ongoing works.
The centre will comprise a comprehensive range of modern infrastructures, including an administrative complex, a cutting-edge educational building, a technical training platform, a tourism agency, an amphitheatre, and advanced sporting amenities.
Its integrated design aims to deliver holistic training for future professionals in hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism management.
According to project officials, the Bertoua Tourism Training Centre is expected to drive a new wave of skilled talent into the industry—equipped not only with technical proficiency but also a deep understanding of Cameroon’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
The initiative forms part of a broader governmental strategy to amplify the country’s soft power through tourism and leisure.
Minister Joseph LE, also present at the event, highlighted the strategic vision behind the centre, noting that it directly supports the Head of State’s ambition to modernize the sector and elevate Cameroon’s image abroad.
“This infrastructure will enable the training of qualified professionals in the culinary arts and hospitality,” he said.
Beyond serving as a training ground, the centre is also set to become a hub for innovation in tourism services.
By fostering local expertise and promoting Cameroonian authenticity, the facility is expected to boost international visibility and inject new energy into the country’s tourism economy.
As the Eastern region prepares to host this landmark project, many observers are already calling it a game-changer.
Whether the centre will definitively revolutionize Cameroonian tourism remains to be seen—but the momentum it’s generating suggests a promising path forward.
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