In 2016, the World Bank reported Ghana’s urban population at 54.68% of the total population; the majority of which are based in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tema. A typical day in the life of a resident in any of the above urban centres and many others across the country is...
Volunteer travel, volunteer vacations or voluntourism is travel which includes volunteering for a charitable cause. (Wikipedia). Tourism in which travelers do voluntary work to help communities or the environment in the places they are visiting (Dictionary.com). “Voluntourism” is the intersection of international volunteering and tourism, also called variously “volunteer...
Report of some so called Ghanaian journalists having been deported from Australia has led to a probe by the Government. At least 50 Ghanaians who form part of that contingency are to face the national security lead probe. This is not the first time sports men have tarnished the...
For as long as I’ve lived, and let me tell you, it hasn’t been that long, music has been an integral part of the Ghanaian culture as well as dance.  It has played a major role in festivals in the country and some even tell stories of how life...
Agriculture has been a source of tremendous blessing to mankind and indeed Ghana. Since time immemorial, agriculture has proven to be the lifeblood of the world, as it has not only been a source of food but a seedbed for other crucial industries. Today, advancement in knowledge means that agriculture...
Ghana Education Service is a very reliable partner in the promotion of domestic tourism. Many initiatives have been made in the past geared towards the promotion of domestic tourism. As far back as 2012, as part of measures to promote domestic tourism, the Ministry for Tourism, Culture and Creative...
On the occasion of Namibia's Independence Day, the Ghana-Namibia Friendship Association has released a statement to commemorate the day and foster partnership between both countries in areas of tourism and business. A statement signed by former High Commissioner of Ghana to Namibia and Chairman of the association, Harruna Attah, welcomed the "resumption...
Ghana celebrated sixty one years on Tuesday the 6th of March 2018. Sixty one years is a time an individual begins to appreciate life after pension, reflecting on his working career and adjusting to life without regular work. A new journey has begun and Ghana is at a cross...
The Northern Regional office of the Ghana Tourist Authority (GTA)in collaboration with the Ghana Hoteliers Association (GHA) celebrated the Valentine's Day with a donation to Yumba Special school and Nazareth Home for God's children at Sang in the Mion district of the Northern Region. The children, aside receiving the chocolates...
The tourism sector within the Northern Region generated about GH¢647,147 in revenue from tourist visits as at the end of the third quarter of 2017, statistics from the Northern Regional office of the Ghana Tourism Authority show. Out of the amount, the Mole National park generated the highest - GH¢619,731.55...