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29 May

Tourism Sector: International Arrivals Hit 1.15M In 2023

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Ghana’s tourism sector experienced a notable surge in international arrivals over the past five years, reaching a total of 1.15 million in 2023 compared to 1.13 million in 2019, according to the 2023 tourism report by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). The increase is attributed to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which occurred in 2020. Quarterly statistics reveal that the first quarter of 2019 saw 256,457 arrivals, marking a 17% decrease from 2020, which recorded 212,788. A further decline was observed in 2021, 98,950, representing a 53% drop from 2020. However, figures for 2022 surged to 170,696 and again,…

17 May

Ghana’s Tourism Sector Generated $3.8bn In 2023

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Ghana’s tourism industry has made a remarkable comeback, with international arrivals generating a substantial $3.8 billion by the end of 2023, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. This marks a significant increase from the previous year’s $2.5 billion, indicating a robust recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn. John Yao Agbeko, Chief Director of the Ministry, emphasised the need for stakeholders to collaborate and establish a conducive regulatory framework to foster further growth in the sector. Speaking at the GIPC Quarter Two CEOs 2024 Breakfast Meeting in Accra, he highlighted the potential for continued growth, citing Ghana’s impressive recovery…

19 Mar

Scaling Up Tourism To Global Level

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Tourism has long been held as the golden egg that has the potential to uplift our economy to greater heights. Examples abound around the world where leaders have positioned their countries to attract tourists from all over the world. Indeed, some literature and commentators have alluded to the bidding and hosting of the world cup or the Olympics for an example as one huge tourism project. A recent example is the Qatar World Cup in December of 2022. For some, it may just be a World Cup festival just to showcase football talents. For many, however, and especially for the…

24 Mar

Commercialising Agric, Industry And Tourism Remains My Vision For Bono East- Minister

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Bono East Regional Minister, Mr Kwasi Adu- Gyan has reiterated his vision of commercialising Agriculture and enhancing trade and industry and boosting tourism. According to him, as Minister of a primarily Agrarian region, with strong prospects in trade and agri-commerce, it is essential to elevate the age-old methods of subsistence farming and adopt contemporary ways of mechanised, commercially viable agriculture. “The vision I bring to this office is one of commercializing agriculture, improving on trade and industry, developing human capital and harnessing our cultural and tourism potentials.” He indicated. He disclosed this in an inaugural meeting with MMDCEs, Heads of…