Tourism

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 …

Africa World Airlines (AWA) has postponed the release of a flight schedule for commercial operations to the Ho Airport which was scheduled for June this year due to some operational challenges. “Our plan of starting the HO route in June did not materialize due to some operational challenges,” the airline …

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo urges the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture to develop a strategy to make the National Mosque Complex a place of pilgrimage. He said effort must be made to profile the beautiful edifice as a tourist destination for travelers to our …

Mr. Akwasi Agyemang, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has commended Messrs Precise Company Limited, contractors working on the Bonwire Kente Museum project for the commitment to duty. “We are hoping the project will be finished as scheduled in October, this year, to serve its noble …

Mr Mark Okreku Mantey, Deputy Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, has pledged government’s support towards the maiden edition of the Inter Tourism Expo (iNTTA2021) to be held in Ghana. He emphasized that the contribution of the media to the revival of tourism in the COVID-19 era could not be …

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the global tourism industry contributed US$9.2 trillion or 10.4%, to global GDP. It was considered one of the fastest-growing industries, accounting for at least one in every four new jobs globally. Fast forward to 2021, and the pandemic has all but crippled the sector. Tourism demand …