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...
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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...
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...
The Ghana Hotels Association has petitioned the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over high water tariffs, which it said is having a negative impact on its members.
While hoteliers expected an 8.3 percent adjustment as announced by the PURC earlier in the first quarter of this year - which translates...
Tourism Minister Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has disclosed that revenue collection systems at key tourism sites and attractions within the sector will, from next year, be automated to maximise gains and investments made in the sector.
Currently, B&FT checks show that almost 100 percent of revenue collection at tourist attractions...
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is thrilled to announce the successful taking over of the Tanoboase Sacred Grove for its much-anticipated redevelopment. This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to boost tourism development in the area and attract increased visitor interest.
In a brief ceremony held...