Cameroon’s rich natural heritage, cultural diversity, and growing hospitality sector make tourism a key driver of economic development. However, the tourism industry is governed by a complex framework of regulations covering hospitality, travel services, environmental compliance, intellectual property, and foreign investment.

Our Tourism Law practice provides comprehensive legal guidance to tourism operators, investors, hotel and resort owners, tour companies, and public authorities, ensuring compliant, profitable, and sustainable operations.

1. Tourism Regulatory Compliance

We advise clients on navigating Cameroon’s tourism legal framework, including licensing, permits, and sector-specific regulations.

Services include:

• Registration and licensing for hotels, resorts, travel agencies, and tour operators
• Compliance with tourism, environmental, and safety standards
• Health and safety regulations for hospitality establishments
• Guidance on government incentives and tourism development programs
• Corporate governance and operational compliance

We ensure tourism businesses operate fully within Cameroon’s legal and regulatory requirements.

2. Hospitality & Travel Law Advisory

We provide tailored legal support for businesses offering accommodation, travel, and recreational services.

Our support includes:

• Drafting and reviewing hotel management agreements
• Franchise, lease, and service agreements
• Tour operator and agency contracts
• Supplier, vendor, and concession agreements
• Licensing, trademarks, and brand protection for hospitality and travel services

We help businesses build secure and commercially viable operational structures.

3. Tourism Investment & Project Development

Cameroon’s tourism sector offers attractive opportunities for investors. We guide clients through every stage of tourism-related investments.

Services include:

• Structuring hotel, resort, and ecotourism projects
• Joint ventures and partnerships
• Investment licensing and regulatory approvals
• Land acquisition, leasehold arrangements, and property development
• Project financing, PPPs, and incentive utilization

We ensure your investment projects are legally sound and economically viable.

4. Environmental & Sustainable Tourism Law

Sustainability is central to modern tourism. We provide legal guidance on environmental compliance and conservation-related obligations.

We advise on:

• Protected areas and wildlife regulations
• Environmental impact assessments
• Eco-tourism and responsible tourism practices
• Compliance with national and international conservation standards
• Interaction with local communities and customary landholders

We help tourism businesses operate responsibly while minimizing environmental and legal risks.

5. Tourism Dispute Resolution & Litigation

We represent clients in resolving disputes arising in the tourism sector.

Our services include:

• Contractual disputes between service providers and clients
• Employment and labour disputes in tourism establishments
• Land and property conflicts related to resorts or tourism facilities
• Licensing and regulatory enforcement actions
• Mediation, arbitration, and court representation

We provide strategic solutions to protect business interests and minimize operational disruption.

6. Intellectual Property & Branding for Tourism

Tourism businesses rely heavily on branding and digital presence. We provide IP protection and brand advisory.

Services include:

• Trademarks and brand registration
• Domain name protection for tourism websites
• Copyrights for marketing materials, images, and promotional content
• Licensing and franchising of tourism brands
• Enforcement against unauthorized use or infringement

We help tourism enterprises protect their reputation and intellectual assets.