Ghana and the United State of America have agreed to collaborate to promote tourism, arts and culture between the two countries. This was the outcome of a meeting held in Accra on Friday, 23rd September 2022 between the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal and the...
Let me take you on a journey to Keta, a hidden gem nestled on the coast of Ghana. With its pristine beaches, rich history, and vibrant local culture, Keta offers a unique blend of relaxation, exploration, and discovery. In short, I felt like I was in the Caribbean therefore...
The Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) has called on government to consider upgrading the nation’s tourism facilities to attract more international and local visitors when the COVID-19 pandemic is defeated. According to GHATOF, over the years the country’s tourism infrastructure has not seen any significant facelift - which to a large...
The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture has entered into a partnership agreement with Fundación INCYDE, a Spanish entity, to train 150,000 people in Ghana’s tourism value chain. The training will start in November 2021 and focus on skills development for staff of restaurants, hotels, travel and tour companies, tour...
Accra City Hotel is poised to deepen its credentials as an environmentally conscious and sustainable hospitality provider. The hotel is an International Standards Organisation (ISO) certified property for its sustainability programme, with established protocols for energy conservation, waste segregation and cutting down on food waste. This is in addition to...
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will join the Awomefia of Anlo state, Togbe Sri III, to celebrate the Hogbetsotso festival this Saturday, November 6, 2022 in Keta in the Volta Region. The historical visit to the Volta Region, while it will not be the first time, is hugely...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) with young people, local authorities and with support from the Migration Information Centre in Sunyani, have launched the “WAKAWell, Fa Kwan Pa So” Campaign in Sunyani yesterday. The campaign aims at preventing exploitation associated with irregular migration by empowering young people in the Bono...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE In light of a robust international tourism performance in 2023, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicts that international travel is on course to fully return to pre-pandemic levels this year. This projection aligns with the country’s goal, set by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts...
HOHOE Municipal Assembly (HoeMA) has given fresh impetus and a very big shoot in the arm to  the Local Economic Development (LED) strategy, the core objective of  the national Local Governance  and Decentralization  and Development (LG&DD) framework with an upcoming Tourism and Investment Expo, 2022. MCE The Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive...
Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has called for the acceleration of women empowerment, especially at the decision making and executive levels so that women can make a meaningful contribution to the tourism industry. “Women have an important role to play in transforming the industry and growing tourism,” Deputy Minister Xasa said. She...