tourism sector

As the festive season nears, Ghana’s tourism and hospitality industry is set to drive economic activity, with stakeholders intensifying efforts to attract and serve tourists. Dr. Edward Ackah Nyameke, National President of the Ghana Hotels Association, highlighted the sector’s potential for revenue growth during the period, fueled by increased tourist arrivals. Speaking to Citi Business News, he affirmed the industry’s dedication to providing exceptional services to both domestic and international visitors, reinforcing its role in Ghana’s economic recovery and growth. Dr. Nyameke noted that the peaceful post-election environment bodes well for the season, predicting high patronage of hotels and hospitality…

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has emphasised government’s dedication to ensuring that the country becomes the leading tourism destination in West Africa. According to him, the ministry’s target is to achieve two million arrivals by 2026; pledging a complete overhaul of the country’s tourism sector and creating 150,000 jobs every year in the process. “Two million arrivals can give a minimum of US$6billion,” added Dr. Awal, who spoke during the signing of a memorandum of outstanding with GUMA Group in Accra. This MoU paves the way for many tourist attractions in the country to…