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The 2024 National Tourism Awards comes off on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Castle Gardens, Christiansborg Castle, Osu. This prestigious event aims to celebrate and recognise tourism facility operators and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in Ghana’s thriving tourism sector.
This year’s theme, “Celebrating Innovation and Recognising Excellence in Ghana’s Tourism Sector,” emphasises the growing importance of innovation in sustaining and developing Ghana’s tourism industry, especially as the sector continues to recover and expand in the wake of global challenges.
Regional Tourism Awards
Preceding the National Event, Regional Tourism Awards are organised to recognise performance at the regional levels. The National Tourism Awards will be the grand culmination of a series of Regional Tourism Awards that took place across all regions in Ghana in September 2024. These regional ceremonies have paved the way for the national event by honouring local tourism stakeholders and recognising the unique contributions made in each region.
Objectives of the 2024 National Tourism Awards
1. To celebrate and recognise individuals and organisations for their exceptional contribution to tourism.
2. To promote the continued recovery and growth of Ghana’s tourism industry.
3. To foster stronger relationships between the Ghana Tourism Authority and key stakeholders.
4. To highlight and celebrate innovation within the sector, which plays a pivotal role in driving tourism forward.
Award Categories
The 2024 National Tourism Awards will feature several prestigious categories across accommodation, food and beverage, entertainment, travel services, media, events, and corporate sectors. Some of the key awards include:
CATEGORIES OF AWARDS AND CRITERIA
ACCOMMODATION:
1. 5 Star Hotel of the Year
2. 4 Star Hotel of the Year
3. 3 Star Hotel of the Year
4. 2 Star Hotel of the Year
5. 1 Star Hotel of the Year
6. Guest House of the Year
7. Budget Hotel of the Year
8. Hostel of the Year
9. Serviced Apartment of the Year
FOOD & BEVERAGE, AND ENTERTAINMENT
11. Restaurant of the Year (Grade 1)
12. Restaurant of the Year (Grade 2)
13. Restaurant of the Year (Grade 3)
14. Traditional Caterer of the Year (CHOP BAR)
15. Fast Food Establishment of the Year
16. Drinking Bar of the Year
19. Offshore/Airline Catering Establishment of the Year
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- Night Club/Pub of the Year
CONFERENCING & EVENTS
25. Best Event Organiser Award
TRAVEL SERVICES
28. Airline of the Year (Tourism Promotion)
29. Tour Operator of the Year
30. Travel Agency of the Year
31. Car Rental Service of the Year
32. Tour Guide of the Year
33. Site Guide of the Year
34. Visitor Attraction of the Year
35. Excellence in Promoting local cuisine
36. Sustainability Award
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- TOURISM-ORIENTED MEDIA
Each category has been carefully designed to recognize outstanding contributions, from accommodation and culinary excellence to tour operations and the use of digital media in promoting tourism. The awards also pay special attention to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, reflecting the tourism industry’s commitment to long-term growth and environmental stewardship.
The Jury
A distinguished six-member national jury has been selected to review all nominations and select winners across the various categories. The jury comprises experienced professionals with extensive knowledge in hospitality, tourism, and media:
– Mr. Kwabena Agyakum, Executive Secretary, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG)
– Dr. Joseph Mensah Ansah, Chairperson, Association of Hospitality and Tourism Schools in Africa
– Mr. Alex Boakye, Former Director of Quality Assurance, GTA
– Mr. Charles Obeng, Director of Quality Assurance, GTA
– Mr. George Quaye, Media Personality
– Mr. Passah, Board Member, GTA
The awards will also feature special recognitions, including Excellence in Promoting Local Cuisine, aTourism Icon and Sustainability Award, acknowledging the crucial role they play in tourism development and growth.
About National Tourism Awards & Organisers
The National Tourism Awards are part of the Ghana Tourism Authority’s ongoing efforts to highlight excellence and innovation within the tourism sector, which is pivotal in promoting Ghana as a preferred destination for travellers. By recognising and rewarding top players, the GTA aims to inspire higher standards of service and product offerings across the country’s tourism value chain. The National Tourism Awards was instituted by the Ghana Tourism Authority in 1997 to reward excellent performance in the tourism sector.
The evening promises to be a glittering affair filled with celebration, networking, and entertainment as the very best in Ghana’s tourism industry come together to honour their peers and colleagues.
For more information about the event or to inquire about nominations, enquiries, partnership and sponsorship please contact:
Ghana Tourism Authority
Phone: 0244161585 (Veronica)
Email: info@ghana.travel
Website: www.ghana.travel
Award Selection Process
So, How are winners selected for the Tourism Awards?
Regional Awards
At the regional level, facilities and enterprises are shortlisted based on a regular inspection programme carried out by Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) regional offices. A Jury is constituted at the regional level to assess the facilities and services of the service providers after which winners are selected and awarded.
National Awards
Facilities that won awards at the Regional Awards are shortlisted and further assessed by a Jury made up of Industry Professionals and Stakeholders who evaluate the facilities and services to come up with the three top nominees from which the eventual winners for the awards are picked.
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ACCOMMODATION AWARDS
- 5 Star Hotel of the Year – Movenpic Ambassador Hotel
- 4 Star Hotel of the Year – Tang Palace Hotel
- 3 Star Hotel of the Year – Holiday Inn Hotel
- 2 Star Hotel of the Year – Ibis Styles
- 1 Star Hotel of the Year – Coconut Grove Sakumono
- Guest House of the Year – Petit Palais Guesthouse
- Budget Hotel of the Year – Ronna lodge, Adidome
- Hostel of the Year – Bedstudy Osu
- Serviced Apartment of the Year – Red Mango Apartments Chapel Hill
FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND ENTERTAINMENT (CATERING) AWARDS
- Restaurant Grade 1 – Azmera Restaurant
- Restaurant Grade 2 – The Buka Restaurant Ltd
- Restaurant Grade 3 – Madela Restaurant, Sunyani
- Fast Food of the Year – Papaye Fast Foods Ltd.
- Night Club of the Year – Plot 7 Night Club, Osu
- Traditional Caterer (Chop Bar) of the Year – Bush Kanteen Shiashie,
- Drinking Bar of the Year – The Treasures Pub, Agbogba
TRAVEL SERVICES AWARDS
1. Airline of the Year – South African Airways
2. Tour Operator of the Year – Landtours Ghana
3. Travel Agency of the Year – Satguru Travels Ghana Ltd
4. Car Rental Service of the Year – Atlas Rent A Car
5. Visitor Attraction of the Year – Kakum National Park Ghana
MEDIA AWARD WINNERS
1. Tourism Writer of the Year – Kofi Akpabli
2. Tourism Oriented Media TV – TV3 Media,
3. Tourism Oriented Media (Radio)- Citi 97.3 FM
4. Tourism Oriented Media (Print)- The Mirror
5. Tourism Oriented Media (Online) – Voyages AFRIQ MEDIA
6. Tourism Programme of the Year – Our Heritage by UTV Ghana
HONORARY AWARDS
1. Edwin Owusu-Mensah – (Fmr Dir. Ministry of Tourism, Arts And Culture, Former Dep. Exec. Dir. Ghana Tourism Authority)
2. Stella W. Appenteng – (CEO – Apstar Tours Ltd)
3. Kwame Ofosu Bamfo (MD – Alisa Hotel)
4. Sajid Ali Kahn – (GM – Tang Palace Hotel,Accra,Ghana)
5. Erieca Bennett – (Head of Mission, Missions Forum: Africa Diaspora Missions Network)
6. Mark Williams – (CEO – Ashanti African Tours Ltd)
2018 AWARD WINNERS
ACCOMMODATION – STAR RATING
- 5 Star Hotel of the Year
- KEMPINSKI HOTEL GOLD COAST CITY- RIDGE-ACCRA
- 4 Star Hotel of the Year
- TANG PALACE – ACCRA
- 3 Star Hotel of the Year
- AQUA SAFARI RESORT – ADA
- 2 Star Hotel of the Year
- ZAINA LODGE – MOLE
- 1 Star Hotel of the Year
- GREEN OAK HOTEL – OSU
About The Awards
The National Tourism Awards was instituted by the Ghana Tourism Authority in 1997 to reward excellent performance in the tourism sector.
It is one of the flagship events of the GTA and it sets the tone for high standards in service delivery among practitioners in the tourism sector.
Awards, including honorary awards are presented to practitioners, individuals and organisations who have made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ghana’s tourism industry.
The awards usually attract high-profile personalities in government, business, politics, academia and practitioners within the tourism industry.
