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GHA urged to ensure fair access to Tourism Fund as new executives take office
The immediate past President of the Ghana Hotels Association, Dr Edward Ackah Nyamike Jnr, has called on the Association’s newly sworn-in leadership to prioritise transparency and inclusivity in the disbursement of the 1 per cent Tourism Development Fund.
Tourism Ministry mourns late Sharon Dede Padiki Padi, pledges support for family
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, accompanied by Deputy Minister Yussif Issaka Jajah, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sharon Dede Padiki Padi to express the Ministry's sympathies following her passing.
Maiden Africa Golf tourism convention launched in Johannesburg
Africa is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the multi-billion-dollar global luxury travel market through the official launch of the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) 2026. The initiative marks the establishment of the continent’s first dedicated, pan-African business-to-business (B2B) platform designe...
Dubai’s tourism industry reels from ‘brutal’ impact of war
Last year, Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international visitors, making it one of the most-visited cities globally, but the US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers, and local businesses are struggling.
Ghana Tourism Authority endorses INTTA 2026 to boost tourism, trade and investment
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has endorsed the sixth edition of the Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) and the 24-Hour Africa Tourism, Agribusiness, Digital Sovereignty and AfCFTA Industrial Acceleration Conference and Investment Programme, describing the initiative as a strategic platform to strengthen Ghana's touri...
GTA releases 2025 Tourism Report, records growth in international arrivals
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has released its 2025 Tourism Report, highlighting the resilience of the country’s tourism sector and its continued growth amid changing global and domestic economic conditions.
Invest in Ghana’s tourism and creative economy to create jobs – Tourism Minister
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on local and international investors to explore opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries to accelerate economic growth and job creation.
Minority Leader praises Gomoa Easter Carnival, calls on MPs to showcase constituency potential
Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has commended initiatives that promote local economic development through cultural events, highlighting the upcoming Gomoa Easter Carnival, scheduled for April 2 to 5, 2026. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, he emphasised that Members of Parliament have a respo...
Oxford No. 1 Hotel open for business despite legal battle, management says
The management of Oxford No. 1 Hotel in Accra said Tuesday it remains in control of the property, denying reports that a receiver appointed by Cola Holdings Ltd has taken possession. In a statement on Thursday (23 July), Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited (KRP1 Ltd), the company that owns and... The post Oxford...
Government strengthens tourism push with domestic-first, global-next strategy
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Ghana's tourism sector through stronger collaboration and strategic stakeholder engagement aimed at enhancing the country's global competitiveness and contributing to national development.
Morocco reports 7% rise in first-quarter tourist arrivals
Morocco received 4.3 million tourists in the first three months of this year, up 7% from a year earlier, the tourism ministry said on Friday, even as tensions in the Gulf have weighed on air traffic and travel costs globally.
Ho Central MP calls on media to promote tourism
The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Edem Kofi Kpotosu, has successfully organised the first-ever Easter Carnival in Ho, using the occasion to urge the media to play a more active role in promoting tourism in the area. The colourful event, held during the Easter festivities, brought together residents, visitors, an...