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New Afram River bridge is a game-changer project – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaian investors to move quickly to take advantage of opportunities in the Afram Plains as government works to improve access to the area through the construction of a new bridge over the Afram River at Ekye Amanfrom. The President described the project as a “game-changer” that...
Ghana secures hosting rights for 70th UN Tourism Africa summit
Ghana has been selected to host the 70th Session of the United Nations (UN) Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2027, a significant achievement expected to reinforce the country's growing influence in continental tourism and international diplomacy.
Parliament ratifies air services agreements with six countries to boost trade and tourism
Parliament has ratified bilateral Air Services Agreements between Ghana and six countries: Benin, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, Guyana, Luxembourg and Qatar, to strengthen international air transport cooperation and improve connectivity. The agreements establish a comprehensive framework to regulate and promote air services...
Wrapped in deceit: How companies are fleecing Ghana’s Airports dry
Investigation by: Nathaniel Kyere Bekoe At a time when the government is reeling from its year-on-year failure to meet its revenue target, several million cedis that ought to have been paid in taxes and revenue to the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for development have gone...
Months after launch, has the Fugu Wednesday campaign lost momentum?
Months after its launch, questions are emerging over whether the Fugu Wednesday campaign is losing momentum, with traders saying the initiative has created awareness but has not yet delivered the expected boost in sales. The campaign, introduced by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, encourages Ghanaian...
New Afram River bridge will unlock agriculture, tourism potential – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaian investors to move quickly to take advantage of opportunities in the Afram Plains as government works to improve access to the area through the construction of a new bridge over the Afram River at Ekye Amanfrom. The President described the project as a “game-changer” that...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana is missing a golden opportunity to sell its tourism, arts, culture to the world
When the Black Stars qualify for a World Cup, something happens to Ghana that is almost impossible to put into words. Streets erupt. Horns blare. Flags appear on everything that moves. People who have never spoken to each other are suddenly hugging and arguing about formations in the same breath.
Ghana Embassy in Australia endorses Ghana–Australia multicultural trade and investment forum 2026
The Ghana Embassy in Australia has officially endorsed the Ghana–Australia Multicultural Trade and Investment Forum 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting stronger economic diplomacy and enhanced bilateral relations between the Republic of Ghana and Australia.
GTA engages Tema stakeholders on new draft regulations, GTIS, tourism levy
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has engaged hoteliers, event planners and other tourism stakeholders in Tema on the introduction of the Ghana Tourism Information System (GTIS) and proposed tourism regulations aimed at strengthening the hospitality and events industry.
Fix roads to boost tourism; visitors won’t return after bad experiences — Mr Happiness
Popular Ghanaian content creator Kofi Gharbin, popularly known as Mr Happiness, has identified poor road infrastructure as one of the major challenges affecting the growth of Ghana’s tourism industry. Speaking on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he argued that Ghana cannot attract more tourists if access to major tourist desti...
Ghana is currently Africa’s top tourism destination – Michael Blackson
US-based comedian Michael Blackson has praised Ghana’s rising profile as a leading tourism and investment destination in Africa, describing the country as one of the most visited on the continent. He made the remarks during his unveiling as brand ambassador for MCL Ghana’s Grand Panache real estate project, held at Pal...
Spain’s visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
Benidorm's population is still only 77,000, but it swells to around five times that number in the height of summer, due to its status as one of Spain's prime tourism draws.