Akwasi Agyemang

Ghana’s Tourism Sector Seeks Tax Relief For Growth

Ghana’s Tourism Sector Seeks Tax Relief For Growth

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, along with the Ghana Tourism Authority, is advocating for tax relief for operators in the tourism sector, aiming to boost its contribution to the GDP. They presented a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, urging for a flat tax rate system to sustain the sector's progress. During the 2024 first-quarter Public-Private Partnership Forum in Koforidua, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang, highlighted the sector's resilience amid challenges, citing significant growth in domestic and international tourism numbers. Mr. Agyemang emphasized the need for the government to address the burden of…
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We Saved 2023 Chale Wote From Being Canceled – Ghana Tourism Authority

We Saved 2023 Chale Wote From Being Canceled – Ghana Tourism Authority

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang, has disclosed how his outfit’s intervention helped to avoid the cancellation of the 2023 Chale Wote Street Art Festival. According to him, the Ghana Tourism Authority made huge financial investments to make sure the event came off as scheduled. He also noted that there were other controversies surrounding the festival that were resolved with the leaders of the various towns to ensure there was an appropriate route for the festivity. Speaking in an interview with Hitz FM, on Monday, September 4, 2023, Akwasi Agyemang narrated the crucial role…
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