Economic Tourism: Government asked to develop Tema Tourism potentials
By: Alexander Nyarko The Coordinator of “Miss Centre of the world, Ghana” has asked government to speed up efforts to develop tourism potentials in the nation since it holds prospects for the development of the nation. With particular reference to Tema, Mr. Robert Amiteye indicates that government stands a chance of bringing in a lot […]
Domestic tourism registers 47% growth in the last two years- CEO
Mr Akwasi Agyeman, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) says domestic tourism has grown by 47 percent over the last two to three years. He said the Authority was, however, hopeful that with efforts, initiative, dedication, and collaborations as well as the partnership model they were beginning to build, and with more […]
Does Kwahu Easter celebration merit so much hype it’s been getting over the years as most preferred tourism area?
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH About a fortnight ago, the country was once again thrown into a state of ecstasy and this was all about Kwahu Easter celebrations. Many people have been wondering what is so special about the Kwahu Easter celebrations that get Kwahu all the media hype and national attention during the period to the […]
Government lauds Melcom-Hallab 1881 partnership for promoting tourism
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Arts has lauded the efforts of the Melcom Group of Companies for partnering with world-class brands to promote local and international tourism. According to the Ministry, the Nana Akufo-Addo Government wants to make tourism the number one contributor to the GDP of Ghana, but that […]
Ghana picked as tourism hub by the Republic of Vanuatu
Ghana has been selected by the Republic of Vanuatu as a tourism hub and is set to be launched at the West African Tourism Forum to be held in Accra, Professor Hugh Aryee, the Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Vanuatu to Ghana has announced. “The President and people of the island nation have seen […]
2022 World Cup: Tourism and barrage of Economic benefits; Qatar in perspective
By Clifford Okyere “There is nothing great in football that can be compared with the World Cup, not even UEFA Champions League”- this is the thought of most football fans when asked such a question. Football has over the years developed into a lucrative business venture but for the World Cup, it is a humongous […]
Tourism, Arts and Culture to contribute $4 billion to economy by 2024
SOURCE: GNA The Government targets $4 billion as contribution to the national economy by the tourism sector, making it the number one contributor to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2024. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, said it was necessary for all industry players to pool resources, build their […]
Week-long Central Region Trade, Tourism and Investment Fair opens
By: Kingsley Nana Buadu Government says, it has invested two million U.S dollars in renovating tourism facilities in the Central region and also promote other new ones to create employment and generate revenue. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and creative Art, Mark Okraku Mantey who represented the President, explained that, the total development and […]
Investors urged to take advantage of numerous tourism opportunities in Volta
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Volta Regional Director of Ghana Tourism Authority, Alexander Nketia has reiterated calls for investors to take advantage of the numerous tourism opportunities in the Volta Region for good returns. He mentioned tourism training institutions, up market ecologies, car rentals, five-star hotels, among others, as potential investment areas that must be looked […]
Celebrities in Creative Arts must see themselves as Ambassadors of Tourism – Okraku Mantey
By Vanessa Adjei Tourism is nothing without culture and creatives and so anytime you talk about tourism you should recognise the people in the creative space or else they feel disintegrated. The truth is that they must work together in one synergy.” This is according to Deputy Tourism Minister Mark Okraku Mantey when he spoke […]
