Tourism

Mauritius fully opened its doors to international visitors on Friday, hoping to rebuild its vital tourism industry after long months of isolation because of the Covid pandemic. The move was greeted with a mixture of optimism, relief and some caution in the Indian Ocean paradise.”This reopening is inevitable because 100,000 …

Mr Mark Okraku Mantey, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has described the Volta Region as an incredible epitome of a tourism enclave. He said the region hosted the largest community-based ecotourism sites and offered outdoor enthusiasts and a superb touristic experience. Mr Mantey speaking during the 2021 United …

Professor Samuel Benjamin Owusu-Mintah, a Lecturer of Tourism Education at the Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU), has called on the government to make tourism education a core subject of study in pre-tertiary curricula. He said the integration of tourism education into pre-tertiary curricula would inculcate the tenets of tourism in …

The Volta Regional Parliamentary Caucus has pledged support towards transforming the economy of the Region through tourism. Mr Emmanuel K. Bedzrah, Head of the Caucus, said the MPs were committed to improving on the fortunes of the Region by promoting its tourism potential. Mr Bedzrah made the pledge when a …

A Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong, has launched the 2022 Made in Ghana-UK (MIGHUK) Festival at the offices of the ministry in Accra. The event, scheduled for March 2022 in London, is expected to bring together over 5,000 visitors and buyers to patronize …

The African Association of Women in Tourism & Hospitality has registered its presence in Ghana to work with key stakeholders in the Tourism and Hospitality industries. The USA – Nigeria based organization, which is building a strong network of voices across the African continent, has appointed Radia Adama Saani, Chief …

The Ghana Tourism Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will host the UNWTO Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge. The Summit, which is the third in the …

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been advised to set up rest stops on the Volta to Tema route as a measure to reduce driver fatigue and consequently curb road accidents. Sergeant Richard Timinka of the Tema Regional Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) explained due to the long journey …

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with Pan African Historical Theater Festival (PANAFEST) Foundation has launched the 15th PANAFEST/Emancipation Day celebration slated for July 26 to August 1, 2021. The event that celebrates Ghana, the Black Star of Africa and the gateway to the Homeland of people of African …

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, has said the region’s upcoming 2021 Fair seeks to create investment and trade opportunities for thriving businesses and tourist destinations in the region. He said the fair will seek to give thriving businesses in the region and tourist destinations the much needed …