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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, on February 26, paid a strategic working visit to the Accra Office of the UNESCO, where she held high-level discussions with Edmond Moukala, Head of Office and Representative of UNESCO to Ghana. The meeting, held
Government says its effort to extend diaspora tourism beyond December is taking shape as it welcomes about 500 African-American visitors through the Black Star Experience. The visit builds on the momentum of Ghana’s Year of Return in 2019 and the Beyond the Return initiative which the government say
Two tourists were injured when portions of the Amedzofe Canopy Walkway in the Ho West District of the Volta Region collapsed. The facility has since been closed down. The two are currently receiving treatments at a nearby hospital. Fortunately, no death was recorded. Investigations into what led to
Delta Airlines is back in Ghana through the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), after 13-years of folding its operations. It has resumed its seasonal route from Accra to Atlanta in this December. The return of this Airline is part of more initiative that are expected to make the 2025 December Christmas i
Accra is set to come alive as the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) demonstrates its full preparedness for this year’s December in GH celebrations. In a vibrant display across the city, GTA has installed telescopic flags and strategically placed billboards highlighting the festivities, ensuring that the
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, has officially launched the 2025 edition of "December in Ghana", a flagship initiative aimed at showcasing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage to the world, while fostering stronger ties between Ghanaians and the
Ghana’s tourism industry is recording impressive numbers in recent years. In 2024, Ghana received US$4.8 billion in revenue from international visitors and vacationers who entered the country. The sum is a 27% increase from the $3.8 billion earned in 2023 this shows renewed global interest after the
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with Africa Sponsors, has officially launched the FESTAC Tourism Festival 2025. The festival, scheduled to take place from September 21 - 27 2025, aims to promote tourism, enhance intra-African trade, and celebrate the continent's diverse cultural
The official opening ceremony for the Sankofa Day Celebrations took place on Saturday, 23rd August, 2025 at the Sankofa Square, Toronto – Canada, formerly Yonge Dundas Square. The day and change of name from Yonge Dundas Square to *“Sankofa Square” is very significant to the history of Ghana as it m
The 17th edition of the PANAFEST and Emancipation Day celebrations are expected to kick start on July 18, 2025, to August 2, 2025, across the country. This year’s edition is under the theme: “Let us speak of Reparation Justice – Pan African Artistic Activism”. It was launched by the Minister of Tour
MentraxOro Jewellery has cemented its place in history by becoming the first Ghanaian brand to gift real gold to guests at a product unveiling, while also using its new creation to champion the promotion of tourism, arts, and culture. The landmark event, held at the Accra International Conference Ce
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, has confirmed that the Authority has reported Royal Dede Beach Resort, a hotel in Accra New Town to the police for investigation. This comes after a viral video circulated on social media with allegations against th
Ghanaian broadcaster Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, popularly known as Abeiku Santana, has confirmed his appointment as the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority. Abeiku, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Ghanaian travel company, Kaya Tours Ghana Limited expressed gra
In a heartwarming gesture to mark Valentine’s Day, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has distributed chocolates and cocoa products to children at St. Joseph and Koforidua Central Hospitals. The initiative, which is part of the GTA’s efforts to promote chocolate consumption, aims to show love and sup
Seventeen (17) Organizations and Individuals in the tourism industry received honours at this year's Volta Regional Tourism Awards in Ho under the theme: "Celebrating Innovation and Recognizing Excellence in Ghana Tourism Sector". The awards are; Best Hotel, Guest House, Restaurant, Chop Bar and Dri
ROIS Travels Limited, a Ghanaian-based Travel and Tour Agency in Accra, has launched what it described as the ‘Know Your Country’ Tourism Campaign at Amedzofe in the Ho West District of the Volta Region. As part of the campaign launch, the Travel and Tour Agency organized a one-day trip for a number
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman has said the sector has strongly bounced back from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The West Africa Music and Arts Festival has officially been launched in Accra bringing together prominent figures in the music industry.
Twenty-five tourism enterprises in the Eastern Region are to be closed down for flouting the Tourism Regulation, Act 817, 2011. Four of such facilities were closed down on Tuesday, October 10 during the first leg of the enforcement exercise by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). The enforcement exerc
The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs of Ghana Tourism Authority, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi has said that the closure of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial park was done to strategize on the ticketing. According to him, the park was open and free to all citizens that wanted to tour the place because the plan was
