By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
Nearly 44 percent of both local and international tourists have rated Ghana as an expensive destination, compared to those who claimed it as affordable, according to the 2023 Ghana Tourism report.
Out of this group, 7.85 percent of tourists from the US, UK, Nigeria and domestic sources rated...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
The Ghana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) annual flagship event, December in GH (DiGH), has seen a growing appeal, with first-time visitors increasing from 40 percent in 2022 to 47 percent last year, according to the 2023 Ghana Tourism Report.
The report, recently released by the GTA and titled ‘Strong...
The collaboration between Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), an African hotel company, and Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH), a leading European hotel company, could potentially be transformational for Africa’s hospitality industry. By partnering with Grand Metropolitan Hotels, RTG will leverage their expertise, resources, and international network to expand its operations and...
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kintampo
Managers of the Kintampo Water Falls in the Bono East Region are currently seeking potential investors to collaborate on enhancing the site's infrastructure.
The site's manager, Michael Afake Delali, underscored the growth prospects, pointing out the ample land available for constructing chalets, hotels, restaurants and various hospitality...
Hundreds of enthusiastic food lovers thronged the lively Back to Your Village Food Festival, a vibrant celebration organized by Citi FM/TV at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) forecourt.
The event marked the highlight of the station's 2024 Heritage Month festivities, held from March 30th to 31st.
The two-day festival drew patrons...
By Alvin Okine KASABROFO & Naa Merley ABUATIKORLEY
Long before concrete compound houses with corrugated roofing sheets began to appear in the heart of Prampram township, the entire surface was covered in thick woods and wild animals.
The forest, stretching all the way toward the seaside and the river, was...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
The tourism sector generated approximately US$3billion during the 2023 operational year from inbound tourist arrivals, against a projected US$3.4billion, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
At the launch of the 2022 Tourism Report last year, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and the GTA set...
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...
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Landtours Ghana Limited, Mawuli Dzebu, has expressed optimism about the domestic tourism industry’s future, stating that the industry has a lot of opportunities to explore.
He said 30 years ago tourism was not widely understood by many, but the current situation reflects a significant...
In a strategic move to enhance economic ties between East and West Africa, Kenya is extending a warm welcome to Ghanaian tourists - aiming to boost inter-Africa trade.
The Kenyan government, recognising the potential for collaboration, commenced the implementation initiatives to showcase the country's diverse attractions and foster a deeper...