The much-anticipated Ghana Tourism Investment Summit 2023 has been slated for December 5 at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, on the theme ‘Tourism Investment, A Catalyst for National Development’. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through the Ghana Tourism Development Project (GTDP), in partnership with the Ghana Tourism...
The Digital & Innovation Group Head for Global Media Alliance, Felix Afriyie Opoku, has called for improvements of digital strategies within Ghana's tourism sector. Speaking at the Domestic Tourism Seminar held at the Accra Tourist Information Centre under the theme ‘Mastering Sales and Marketing in the Digital Era’, Mr. Afriyie...
Poaching wildlife within Kyabobo National Park at Nkwanta in the Oti Region has become a pressing concern, due to the absence of adequate fencing. This illicit activity is not only endangering the park's diverse flora and fauna, but also has a detrimental impact on its management and the attraction of...
Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, is urging the business community to partner with the tourism, arts and culture sector for mutual benefit and growth. Mr. Ussif made this call while highlighting the sector’s enormous potential, reiterating that if adequately harnessed it will contribute significantly to the country’s economy....
Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), at the Senior Staff Association conference held recently in Tamale, has called for embracing the digital drive to ensure the tourism destination single window project succeeds for economic growth. Staff at the conference were therefore advised to assist with the drive, avoid political squabbling and...
As part of the Africa Travel Summit in Johannesburg, Airbnb has announced the Africa Pledge - a renewed commitment and US$500,000 fund to support inclusive and sustainable tourism growth across the continent. Over the next two years, the pledge will help governments and tourism organisations across Africa identify and unlock...
…key focus was on Investing in People, Planet, and Prosperity…We must be hopeful World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on 27 September. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. This year’s focus was...
Did you know spending your week end in a natural environment like Shai Hill Resource Reserve could help you receive healing? I spent my week end at The Shai Hills Resource Reserve. I lodged in the guest house and it was a real great experience with nature and animals....
Earlier last week, another meeting of the Public-Private Partnership Forum (PPPF) on tourism was held in Takoradi on the theme ‘Fostering Stronger Partnerships (as a tool) for Sustainable Tourism Development’. Stakeholders in the sector, while commending government's commitment in instituting the PPPF as enshrined in law, have lately been deliberating...
In this article, we delve into the intricacies of Rwanda's highly successful 'Visit Rwanda' campaign and draw parallels with Ghana's 'Year of Return' tourism initiative. These two initiatives serve as vital bridges connecting history, identity and unity across vast oceans. As Ghana takes bold strides in enhancing its 'Year...