Ghana is set to expand its tourism offering with the declaration of April and May as “Air Sports Months,” an initiative led by the Ghana Airsports Federation.

The programme, spearheaded by the Federation’s President, Isaac Nana Vanderpuije, is being implemented in partnership with international experts, local stakeholders and professional pilots to develop air sports in the country.

Activities for April will centre on a Paragliding Festival, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, alongside public paragliding experiences at selected mountainous locations.

In May, the programme will expand to include hot air balloon rides, skydiving events, drone racing competitions and drone soccer tournaments.

The initiative will also feature training workshops led by certified instructors from Croatia, South Africa and Switzerland, aimed at building local expertise in air sports.

According to Vanderpuije, the Federation is working closely with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority to develop a regulatory framework to ensure safety and support the sector’s growth.

“We are taking a structured approach and look forward to officially presenting our plans to the GCAA in the near future,” he said.

The initiative forms part of efforts to diversify Ghana’s tourism sector by introducing air-based experiences to complement existing land and coastal attractions.

Plans are also underway to establish national air sports leagues and nurture local talent for international competitions.

The Federation has identified expansion areas across the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta Regions, with the Volta Region expected to serve as a key hub due to its favourable landscape.